Apple Cinnamon Waffles

Jun 28, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A stack of golden apple cinnamon waffles on a plate with a pat of butter and the toppings from the recipe

Crispy, tender waffles infused with warm cinnamon and fresh apple chunks, made with real vanilla for a cozy breakfast treat.

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

Cooling 5 min

Total 35 min

Yield 6 waffles

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Ingredients

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waffles

2.0 cups (240.0 g)all-purpose flour
2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)sugar
2.0 tsp (8.0 g)baking powder
½ tsp (2.0 g)baking soda
½ tsp (1.3 g)cinnamon
½ tsp (3.0 g)fine sea salt
2.0 (100.0 g)large eggs
1 ¾ cups (420.0 ml)buttermilk
6.0 tbsp (85.0 g)unsalted butter, melted
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (180.0 g)peeled and diced apple (about 1 large apple)

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Instructions

Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
Fold in the diced apples to the batter evenly.
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while the waffle iron finishes heating.
Lightly grease the waffle iron with nonstick spray or melted butter.
Pour the batter onto the center of the waffle iron, using about 1/2 to 2/3 cup (120-160 ml) per waffle depending on the size of your iron.
Close the lid and cook according to your waffle iron's instructions, typically 4–6 minutes, until waffles are golden brown and crisp.
Carefully remove the waffles and serve immediately with maple syrup, butter, or your favorite toppings.

Tips

Use crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor contrast.
Splitting and scraping a vanilla bean pod into the batter instead of extract will deepen the vanilla flavor even more.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make apple cinnamon waffles?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 5 minutes to rest. The recipe makes 6 waffles.

How should I store apple cinnamon waffles?

Store cooled waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a toaster or oven to restore crispness.

Can I make apple cinnamon waffles ahead?

Prepare batter and keep refrigerated for up to 2 hours before cooking for convenience.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Crispy, tender waffles infused with warm cinnamon and fresh apple chunks, made with real vanilla for a cozy breakfast treat.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

334 Calories / serving

14.2g Fat

42.6g Carbs

8.7g Protein

11.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~2004 cal · 85g fat · 256g carbs · 52g protein · 66g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 334 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 63 min·3.7 mi·~7350 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 45 min·2.3 mi·~4500 steps
Moderate cycling 34 min·6.8 mi
Swimming laps 47 min
Jogging 33 min·2.8 mi·~5300 steps
Stair climbing 31 min·~2800 steps
Dancing 54 min
Bodyweight circuit training 34 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 78 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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