These apple cinnamon waffles taste like fall and are so yummy. Adding in grated apples to these waffles add an extra apple flavor boost. Using Halloween or fall shaped waffle plates make these waffles more fun and festive!
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General Directions:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, apple sauce, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add in flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir until just combined.
- Stir in grated apple (optional)
- Pre-heat waffle iron + spray with nonstick cooking spray such as canola oil.
- Using a laddle, pour batter onto waffle iron (follow your specific waffle iron’s instructions for amount to pour on).
- Close lid of waffle iron and cook until browned
- Repeat steps 4+5 until all of the batter is used up. Spray waffle iron as needed to prevent waffles from sticking.
Toddler Instructions: Click on the skill level below for detailed instructions. (#s relate to General Directions)
Beginner:
1. Pour in pre-measured ingredients (with help as needed). With hand over hand help, whisk ingredients to combine.
2. Pour in pre-measured ingredients (with help as needed). With hand over hand help, stir ingredients to combine.
3. Pour in grated apple (with help as needed). With hand over hand help, stir ingredients to combine.
Experienced:
1. Pour in pre-measured ingredients. Help whisk to combine with help as needed.
2. Pour in pre-measured ingredients. Help stir to combine with help as needed.
3. Pour in grated apple. Help stir to combine with help as needed.
Pro:
1. Crack and add in eggs. Help to measure and pour in remaining ingredients. Whisk to combine with help as needed to ensure fully combined.
2. Help to measure and pour in ingredients. Stir to combine with help as needed to ensure combined.
3. Help to grate apple and add to mixture. Stir to combine with help as needed.
5. Help to laddle batter onto waffle maker (make sure your toddler understands that the waffle maker is hot!)
6. Carefully close the lid (will be hot!) and help to determine when waffle is done.
Note: Adding grated apple amps up the apple flavor and adds some extra texture to these waffles.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with fresh fruit and top with maple syrup of choice.
Suggested Fine Motor Activities:
- Turkey Sun catcher
- Wall Coloring
- Painting
- Toy Wash
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- Dash Waffle Maker: https://amzn.to/3KqGD2V
- Halloween/Fall themed waffle iron plates: https://amzn.to/3KtfaxD
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