These fluffy applesauce waffles are moist and lightly sweet. With no added sugar, they’re a healthy breakfast option the whole family will love.

Be sure to give these pumpkin spice waffles a try, too!

waffles with a scoop of applesauce on a white plate

Making these applesauce waffles

The addition of applesauce means you’re getting a serving of fruit in your breakfast meal, right? Trust me, parents: Nobody will be the wiser!

Feel free to substitute whole wheat flour for up to one cup of the all-purpose flour for a slightly grainier waffle.

This waffle recipe makes a moist, fluffy waffle. Add maple syrup if you like, but one of my favorite ways to enjoy these waffles is with a generous scoop of homemade applesauce and a sprinkle of cinnamon. I mean, talk about winning breakfast!

Healthy Applesauce Waffles (No Refined Sugar)

These fluffy applesauce waffles are moist and lightly sweet. With no added sugar, they're a healthy breakfast option the whole family will love.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to make waffles

Servings:

Calories: 363kcal

Equipment

waffle iron

Ingredients

3 large eggs separated
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
½ teaspoon nutmeg ground
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups applesauce
2 cups milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat waffle iron.
Using a stand or handheld mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Combine remaining ingredients (including egg yolks) in a separate bowl and stir together, making sure to not over-stir. Fold in the whipped egg whites, until just incorporated.
Cook in waffle iron. For more cooking waffles, go here.
Top with fresh homemade applesauce, maple syrup, or both.

Notes

Makes 6-8 waffles, depending on the size of your waffle iron.

Nutrition

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