Apple cider, cinnamon, and almond flour come together to make this Apple Cinnamon Waffles recipe! It's a filling breakfast comfort food and the warm apple compote topping ads a bit of indulgence! The recipe is SCD, Paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and refined sugar free.
Fall officially arrived this past weekend and I could not be more excited about it!
There's nothing quite like a big plate of warm apple spice waffles on a crisp morning!
These healthy apple waffles are dense, filling, and full of those warming spices associated with fall!
Before serving, top the waffles with a large helping of warm apple compote, and Paleo Cashew Cream and you basically have Autumn on a plate!
Ingredients:
- blanched finely ground almond flour
- baking soda
- fine sea salt
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- ginger
- cloves
- eggs
- apple cider
- honey
- vanilla extract
- lemon juice
- Gala apples
Substitutions:
Almond Flour - I suggest using blanches finely ground almond flour in this recipe but cashew flour can also be used. I do not suggest almond meal as the waffles will be very grainy in texture.
Apple Cider- Be sure the only ingredient listed on the jug is fresh pressed apples.
Gala Apples - Certain types of apples tend to breakdown more than others while cooking, leaving you with more of an applesauce than compote! If you decide to use an apple other than Gala, I suggest Honey Crisp, Fuji, Granny Smith, Cortland, or any apple that still stays a little firm when cooked.
Tips for making the best apple spice waffles!
- Grease and heat the waffle maker according to the manufacturers instructions. You certainly don't want the waffles to stick!
- When whisking the dry ingredients together, break up any clumps and make sure the spices are evenly distributed.
- The size of your waffle maker will determine how much batter to ladle in. I have a smaller waffle maker and used about ½ cup of batter per waffle.
- Almond flour tends to burn faster than traditional flour, so if the outside of the waffle is browned and ready to eat but the inside isn't quite done, lower the heat on your waffle maker and cook for longer.
- Take the waffles out of the waffle maker as gently as possible to prevent tearing. I typically use a rubber spatula and fork.
- Place your oven on the WARM setting. As each waffle is done, transfer to the oven until ready to serve. This will ensure everyone has a warm waffle to enjoy!
What is the best way to store the waffles?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
You can also separate each waffle with parchment paper and store in the freezer for up to three months.
Simply defrost the grain free waffles in the microwave or toaster when you're ready to enjoy one!
What is a compote?
A compote is a chunky mixture of fruit that's slowly cooked in a sugar syrup.
Cooking the fruit slowly allows it to maintain its shape while the flavors meld together.
This warm apple compote doesn't take long and can be made while the waffles are cooking.
What can the apple cinnamon waffles be topped with?
Top the waffles with a generous scoop of apple compote and if you'd like, a fine dusting of ground cinnamon.
For even extra indulgence, add a dollop of Cashew Cream or Whipped Coconut Cream on each waffle!
Drizzle the apple spice waffles with honey cinnamon sauce (or maple syrup if not following the SCD diet) and enjoy this decadent fall breakfast!
Looking for more breakfast comfort foods?!
- Make Ahead Breakfast Egg Casserole
- Vegetable Hash with Eggs
- Almond Flour Pumpkin Pancakes
- No Oats Cauliflower Rice Oatmeal
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NOTE: If following the SCD diet, I suggest contacting the company to verify ingredients before using any prepackaged products.
This post was originally published in September 2018 and the body of the post was slightly revised in October 2020.
Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Waffles
Ingredients
Spice Waffles
- 2 cups blanched finely ground almond flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Apple Complote
- 1 pound gala apples (about 3 or 4 apples)
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider
Instructions
Spice Waffles
- Grease the waffle maker according to the manufacturers instructions. Preheat the waffle maker to medium heat.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk until well combined.
- Ladle about ½ cup of the batter into the waffle maker and cook until golden brown. About 5 to 7 minutes.
- Gently remove the waffle and repeat the process until all the batter is gone.
- Serve warm.
Apple Compote
- While the waffles are cooking, peel, core, and roughly slice or chop the apples.
- Place in a small saucepan over medium-high heat along with the honey, ground cinnamon, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Cover with a lid and drop the heat to low. Simmer for about 10 or 15 minutes or until the apples are tender.
- Serve the compote warm over the spice waffles.
Notes
- The size of your waffle maker will determine how much batter your waffles will need.
- If the outside of the waffle is browned and ready but the inside isn't cooked all the way, decrease the heat and cook each waffle a bit longer.
- The waffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days or in the freezer (each waffles separated by parchment paper) for up to 3 months.
- Fuji, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, Granny Smith or any apples that stay a bit firm while cooked can be used instead of Gala apples.
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