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Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles (Paleo) Recipe

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Enjoy a warm, gluten-free breakfast with these Paleo Apple Cinnamon Waffles. Made from a blend of almond, tapioca, arrowroot, and coconut flours, these waffles are infused with cinnamon-spiced cooked apples and finished with a maple syrup apple compote. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, they’re a wholesome way to start your day.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 7 waffles (5-7 servings)

Ingredients

Apple Cinnamon Mixture

  • 2 cups diced apples (about 2 small apples)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon, divided
  • A pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 Tbs water

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 Tbs olive oil
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 Tbs honey

Dry Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup + 2 Tbs almond flour
  • 1/3 cup + 2 Tbs tapioca flour
  • 1/2 cup arrowroot flour
  • 3 Tbs coconut flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda

For Serving

  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • Optional: chia seeds and almond butter for drizzling and sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Cook the Apples: In a medium pan over medium heat, combine diced apples, 1 tsp cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon of water. Cook for 7-10 minutes until the apples are soft and aromatic. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, add unsweetened apple sauce, eggs, olive oil, unsweetened almond milk, and honey. Use a handheld mixer on the highest speed for about 1.5 minutes until the mixture is well combined and bubbly.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix almond flour, tapioca flour, arrowroot flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and the remaining 1 tsp cinnamon using a fork.
  4. Make the Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix with a fork until just combined. Gently fold in half of the cooked apples, incorporating them evenly into the batter.
  5. Preheat Waffle Maker: Spray the waffle maker with oil to prevent sticking and preheat it. The recipe uses a Villaware Belgian Waffler set to 5 out of 7 for heat.
  6. Cook Waffles: Pour the batter into the preheated waffle maker. Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp on the outside, then carefully remove. Repeat with remaining batter to yield about 7 waffle squares.
  7. Prepare Topping: Mix the remaining cooked apples with maple syrup to create a delicious apple compote for topping.
  8. Serve: Top the warm waffles with the maple apple compote. Optionally drizzle with almond butter and sprinkle chia seeds for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately 7 waffles, suitable for 5-7 people.
  • Make sure to use unsweetened apple sauce and almond milk to keep sugar content controlled.
  • Adjust cooking times based on the heat settings and size of your waffle maker.
  • Optional toppings such as almond butter and chia seeds add extra nutrition and flavor.
  • Waffles can be kept warm in a low oven (about 200°F) if making in batches.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Paleo, Gluten Free, American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/gluten-free-apple-cinnamon-waffles-paleo-recipe/