Description
These Applesauce Waffles are soft, naturally sweetened, and perfect for little hands exploring food through baby-led weaning. With a mild cinnamon flavor and the goodness of applesauce, they make a great breakfast or snack for babies and toddlers. They are easy to prepare and can be customized with or without maple syrup and vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 4 applesauce pouches (3.2 oz each)
- 1 ½ cups milk (more if the batter is too thick)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions and grease it lightly with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, milk, eggs, oil, maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract (if using), and cinnamon (if using) until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until the batter is just combined. If the batter is too thick, add more milk, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- Spoon the batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown.
- Allow the waffles to cool slightly before serving, cutting them into strips or smaller pieces that are easy for babies to hold.
- Serve the waffles as-is or with additional toppings such as yogurt or fruit (if appropriate for your baby’s age).
Notes
- These waffles can be frozen for later use. Simply place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and reheat in a toaster or oven when needed.
- If you’re avoiding added sweeteners, you can omit the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- The batter should be thick but spreadable. If it’s too thick for your waffle maker, add a little more milk to thin it out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Baby Food, Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American