Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles

These tender gluten-free waffles are infused with warm cinnamon and chunks of sweet apple, offering a delightful balance of soft texture and comforting spice. They're perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast or a special treat any day of the week.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 4 servings in about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 10 ingredients — including gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, gluten-free baking powder, ground cinnamon — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 24, 2026. Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles: When preparing this breakfast recipe, to prevent cross-contamination, always use clean utensils and surfaces. Ensure that all ingredients, especially packaged goods like baking powder and flour blends, are gluten-free and have not come into contact with gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles: This recipe is gluten-free by utilizing a gluten-free flour blend and ensuring all other ingredients are free from gluten-containing grains.

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Instructions

1 In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain. This ensures even distribution of leavening and spices for a consistent texture.
2 In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten, then stir in the milk, melted butter or oil, and pure vanilla extract until smooth. The wet ingredients should be well incorporated and fragrant from the vanilla.
3 Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix, as this can lead to tough waffles. Fold in the finely diced apple until evenly distributed throughout the batter, which should be thick but pourable.
4 Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lightly grease the waffle iron if necessary, then pour about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface, spreading it evenly. Cook for about 4-6 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through, releasing a comforting aroma.
5 Carefully remove the cooked waffles from the iron and serve immediately with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dollop of whipped cream. Leftover waffles can be cooled completely and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition (per serving)

320

Calories

Protein

46g

Carbs

13g

Fat

Fiber

360mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Dice the apple very fine, under 1/4 inch. Bigger pieces stop the waffle iron from closing evenly and leave wet spots in the waffle.
Wait until the waffle iron stops releasing steam before you open it. Gluten-free waffles opened early tend to tear; lift the finished waffle out with a fork or tongs to keep it whole.
Keep finished waffles crisp on a rack in a 200°F oven while you cook the rest. Stacked on a plate, they steam each other and go soft.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles take?

Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles takes about 30 minutes: 10 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles?

Check gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, gluten-free baking powder, ground cinnamon before they go into Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles. To prevent cross-contamination, always use clean utensils and surfaces. Ensure that all ingredients, especially packaged goods like baking powder and flour blends, are gluten-free and have not come into contact with gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles use?

Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles relies on a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.

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