Blender Oatmeal Apple Waffles (kid-friendly!)

Scrumptious whole grain Apple Waffles made in the blender with better-for-you ingredients like rolled oats, applesauce, and spices for the the ultimate nourishing breakfast recipe! Fluffy, crispy, and no added sugar--perfect for toddlers, too. Recipe makes 5 large waffles and they freeze beautifully.

My toddler and I are going to be fighting over who gets the last waffle, that's a fact.

Holy moly, fluffy homemade waffles are so much easier than you think! If you've had my high protein cottage cheese waffles or Greek yogurt waffles, you know the crisp butteriness of waffles from scratch...they just get me.

When you've had your fill of oatmeal recipes and you're ready for the textural heaven that is a hot off the press waffle, you know where to find me.

Star ingredients

• Old-fashioned oats: I developed this recipe with hearty 100% whole grain oats fpr staying power (hello, filling fiber boost!) versus all purpose flour that leaves me feeling less than satisfied.
• Applesauce: It was clear in recipe testing that in order to infuse even more fab apple flavor here, I had to swap some of the traditional milk with applesauce. Look for unsweetened--the only ingredients should be apple and water.
• Butter: It took a bit of trial and error to nail down the right amount of butter for crispy and flavorful versus greasy waffles. A quarter cup is perfection! It's critical for crispiness; don't skip it. Salted or unsalted is fine.
• Apple: The first time I tested these, I thought I didn't need additional apple in the batter but man was I wrong. The chunks add the BEST texture and pop of sweetness!

Let's make them!

These could not be easier. Throw everything in the blender and you'll get a smooth batter in 60 seconds. No manual labor required!

And they're good for ya, too!

This dietitian loves nutrient-packed breakfasts that are easy and accessible! Not only do these homemade waffles taste amazing but they also boast some serious health benefits.

• zero added sugar (amazing for toddlers!) or refined flour
• 100% whole grain
• packed with filling fiber and protein (4g and 6g, respectively)

The key to making these crispy

I learned that under-cooking waffles is a common cause of less than crispy waffles. I like to cook mine for at least 5 minutes and ideally 6 minutes per waffle.

They should be deep golden brown in color, and this will likely be past when the waffle maker says they're done.

Freezing tips

These easy gems freeze beautifully for make ahead breakfasts! Simple freeze in an even layer in a baggie laid flat or on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat, you can pop them directly in the toaster.

Crispy waffles for liiiiife.

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