Description
These Applesauce Waffles are a wholesome and baby-friendly recipe perfect for baby-led weaning. Made with simple ingredients like flour, applesauce, and milk, these waffles are soft, slightly sweet, and packed with gentle flavors like cinnamon and vanilla. They’re ideal for little hands, easy to make, and can be served plain or with nutritious toppings to suit your baby’s taste and dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 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 Waffle Maker: Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions and grease it lightly with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour and baking soda evenly to ensure the waffles rise properly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, milk, eggs, oil, maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract (if using), and cinnamon (if using) until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently just until the batter comes together. If the batter is too thick, add additional milk one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Cook Waffles: Spoon the batter onto the preheated waffle maker, spreading it evenly. Cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the waffles to cool slightly before serving. Cut them into strips or smaller pieces that are easy for babies to hold and eat.
- Serve: Serve the waffles plain or with additional toppings like yogurt or fruit that are suitable for your baby’s age and dietary needs.
Notes
- Make sure waffles cool enough before serving to babies to avoid burns.
- Optional ingredients like maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon can be omitted if you prefer a more neutral flavor.
- You can adjust the milk quantity to get the perfect batter consistency.
- Use baby-safe toppings such as mashed fruit or plain yogurt to keep it healthy and safe for baby-led weaning.
- Store leftover waffles in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
