Description
these waffles bring all the flavor of your favorite apple cider doughnut straight to the waffle iron! made with less than 10 ingredients and done in 20 minutes, they’re a perfect way to celebrate the fall season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider (*reduced to 1 cup – see note)
- 1 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour (all-purpose works as well)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
- Place apple cider in a saucepan over low heat and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes or until it has reduced to 1 cup*
- Preheat waffle iron
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and apple pie spice in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate, smaller mixing bowl, whisk together egg, oil and cider.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined (with no remaining flour pockets).
- Place about 1/3 of the batter in each section of the waffle iron then cook.
- Remove and allow to cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes, then enjoy!
Notes
- Note that you don’t have to do this if you’re short on time. It simply enhances the apple cider flavor. If you choose to skip this step, use just 1 cup apple cider.
- Favorite Tools (affiliate link): Cuisinart Waffle Iron
- No waffle iron? Just add a little milk or extra cider to thin the consistency and make into pancakes. Or try this apple cider pancake recipe!
- Storage: Waffles will keep in an airtight container for ~4 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.
- If you can’t find apple pie spice: Make your own by combining 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg and 1 teaspoon ground allspice
Keywords: waffles, apple cider, breakfast, whole grain
