Apple Spice Cornmeal Waffles

Apple Spice Cornmeal Waffles are a sweet and delicious fall breakfast. Made with cornmeal, apple butter and sweetened with agave, these dairy-free waffles are a treat for the entire family. 

Apple Spice Cornmeal Waffles

INGREDIENTS

WAFFLES:

• 1 1/2 cup organic all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 Tbsp apple spice blend (See Notes!)
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup Apple Butter, homemade or store-bought (See Notes!)
• 1 cup Almond milk
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup Agave syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsps coconut oil, melted

CARAMELIZED APPLES:

• 2 medium Gala apples, sliced with skin on
• 2 Tbsps vegan butter
• 1/2 cup organic brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of sea salt

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

• Granola
• Your fave nuts, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

WAFFLES:

• Preheat your waffle maker to desired setting–medium-high heat worked for me! 
• In a measuring cup, add the milk and ACV together, stirring to combine and letting them sit for 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, apple spice blend, and sea salt. Create a well in the middle.
• Add the milk-ACV mixture, coconut oil, apple butter, Agave, and vanilla in the well of the dry ingredients and stir together well (using a rubber spatula) until fully incorporated and batter looks smooth.
• Now, let the batter sit for 2-3 minutes while it slightly thickens and rises, which means that the ingredients have activated. NOTE: the batter should be pourable but not 'runny' at all. It should slightly stick when whisk is lifted up, as a test for thickness. NOTE: DO NOT OVER-MIX!
• Next, spoon batter into your waffle maker (1/2 cup approximately) and cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions. 
• Once each waffle completes, add to a baking sheet and place them in the oven on the lowest setting (to keep them warm). Repeat until all waffles are made.

TO MAKE CARAMELIZED APPLES:

• In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and heat until melted. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and sea salt and stir until combined and everything begins to bubble a bit, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the sliced apples and toss until well coated and cook for 8-10 minutes, until tender and the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
• To serve–stack waffles (whole or cut), top with caramelized apples, granola (or nuts), and drizzle with maple syrup, if desired.
• Bon Appetit!

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