Whole Wheat Apple Spice Waffles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
426 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
Whole Wheat Apple Spice Waffles
Description
The waffle batter for Whole Wheat Apple Spice Waffles blends whole wheat flour with baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, and a mix of apple pie spices to impart warm autumnal flavors. The wet ingredients include beaten eggs, melted butter, and buttermilk, the latter providing moisture and a slight tang. Grated apple folds into the batter, adding moisture and subtle fruit sweetness.
Waffles are cooked according to the waffle iron manufacturer's instructions, yielding a golden-brown exterior with a tender and slightly dense crumb featuring bursts of apple flavor. The apple topping, prepared separately by sautéing sliced apples in butter with apple spice, cinnamon, and brown sugar, adds a soft, sweet, and spiced contrast. A small amount of water is added to create a syrupy consistency to drizzle over the waffles, which are suited to breakfast or brunch.
This recipe yields enough apple topping for about four servings, offering a balanced sweetness to complement the whole wheat waffles. The flavored butter coating the fruit enhances the overall aroma and taste, making the dish satisfying without heavy syrups. They can be served with additional maple syrup if desired.
Ingredients
- Waffles
- 2 cups whole wheat flour white
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
- 3 egg beaten, large
- 2 ounces butter unsalted and melted
- 2 cups buttermilk or cows milk at room temperature
- 1 cup apple about 1 medium size with skin, grated
- apple topping
- 2 apple Mutsu or Golden Delicious, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon apple spice mix
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- WAFFLES
- Heat waffle iron.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour with the baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, and apple pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, butter and buttermilk. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined. Fold in grated apples. Let the ingredients sit for 5 minutes.
- Cook according to your manufacture's recommendations.
- APPLE TOPPING
- In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter and when it begins to sizzle add apples and cook for 2-3 minutes. In a separate bowl whisk together apple spice, cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle over apples and fold until well coated. Add water and cook for another minute. Top on waffles. Serve with maple syrup.
Notes
- The apple topping recipe yields enough for about four servings to accompany the waffles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 646mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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