A little breakfast meal prep and you’ll always have an easy morning! These Freezable Applesauce Waffles are gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and dippable! A customizable recipe perfect for kids, teens, even adults!
How I do with we all had endless morning hours before starting our busy days! My mornings are essential and I’m proudly part of the 4am club! I know most people aren’t willing to take it that far and try to savor every moment of sleep they can. Plus. if you have little kiddos you need to get up and ready for school, the mornings can become a dreaded event. That’s sad! Let’s not make that have to happen anymore!
I’m calling myself out here and telling you how lazy of a child I was! I remember having my momma wake me up for school, I’d go downstairs, sit on the couch while watching TV and telling my momma what I wanted for breakfast! (The bliss of carefree elementary school years!) My poor momma! (My brother would do this too, by the way!) Good thing I wasn’t too demanding. I’d just ask for some Cap’n Crunch or Frosted Flakes 😛 Now, if you’re looking for something a bit more nourishing for your kids (and yourself), while still being “lazy” with “cooking breakfast”, I have just the thing! These super, duper, DIPPER, (easy and freezable) applesauce waffles!
Now, let’s use are time savings hacks to order up some groceries and then make some freezable waffles for a super quick and delicious breakfast, any time, any day, anywhere! I used my favorite Hamilton Beach waffle maker which also yield super fun, dippable sticks (extra awesome for the kiddos!), cooked up a batch, let cool on a wire rack, and then wrapped in wax paper, then a plastic bag, and froze! When you need a quick healthy breakfast, just take one out and either pop it in the toaster oven, toaster, or microwave! (Even lazy kids like me can do it in the nick of time!)
Easy Freezable Applesauce Waffles
Easy Freezable Applesauce Waffles (Dippable!)
A little breakfast meal prep and you’ll always have an easy morning! These Freezable Applesauce Waffles are gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and dippable! A customizable recipe perfect for kids, teens, even adults!
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 TB Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
- 2 TB Buckwheat Flour
- 1/4 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 3 TB Water
- Customize with add-ins:
- Chocolate Chips
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
Instructions
- Grease a waffle iron and allow to heat as you prep the waffle batter.
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients (optional add-ins) and mix together to form a smooth batter.
- Once the waffle iron is heated, pour the batter in and allow to cook as per your waffle iron instructions.
- Remove the finished waffle and let cool on a wire rack before wrapping in wax paper and storing in a large plastic bag to freeze. (Repeat process for the amount of waffles you’d like.)
- Or eat right away with some pure maple syrup and any toppings you desire!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Aren’t you glad to be starting the new year with 2 new “time hacks”? Freezable prep-ahead waffles for a nutritious allergy-free breakfast AND Peapod to help you shop whenever, where ever! Remember to enter the giveaway for you chance to win a Podpass or sign up here! You’re going to love mornings (and grocery shopping) no matter what your feelings are now 😉
So tell me:
+ What are your time-saving tips for grocery shopping? Do you make a list, go on off hours, shop online?
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Lisa @ Fun Money Mom
These look so delicious and I love how healthy they are!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
kimmythevegan
“My mornings are essential and I’m proudly part of the 4am club!” Oooh girl! I thought my 5am wake up was early. I’m a total morning person though. Do you also have to get to bed by 9:30pm???? 😉
These look so goldeny, fluffy & awesome! Great job on these. I love your waffle iron! It’s so cute!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
What! I’m in bed by 7:15!
Miz Helen
We love Waffles and these look fantastic!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Nikki
When I went gluten-free I really missed my bread, waffles help a lot. I’ve never tried adding applesauce to the batter. Sounds delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You’re not adding it. It is used as the “egg”.
Mother of 3
We always try to make up a huge double batch of waffles and keep leftovers in the freezer for breakfasts during the week.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is one happy breakfast hack!
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com
Rebecca, I’ve always preferred a nice healthy waffle like this for breakfast over Cap’n Crunch! 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I don’t know! If they made Cap’n Crunch GF one day…. 😉
Barrie
I must get a waffle iron! Seriously! This would make great make-ahead breakfasts for my kiddos- they’d love these~
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are super affordable and well worth it!!
marti @fitwithheart
i have protein waffles almost daily and have been thinking i need to be prepping and freezing them to save time in the mornings! this is an awesome idea! thanks for the post!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Prep, prep away!
Terri Presser
These look great, thank you for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!
nadia
Apple waffles sound amazing! And I like the idea of making a big batch and freezing them for convenience! P.S. I love the pattern on your waffle maker 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you and Thank you! I LOVE this waffle maker so so much!
The Mum Reviews
Such a good idea to make your waffle ahead and freeze them. These sound delicious. Now just to get a waffle iron.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, get on that!
Chloe
Hi, I love the idea of waffles made with apple sauce. More importantly that they can frozen and eaten as needed. Time to grab some apple sauce.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That should be a pantry staple!
Ghastly Girl
These look delicious! I just love finding new recipes that use applesauce. It’s one of my favorite ingredients.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It works wonderfully for so many things!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
Oh we love waffles around here! Although I doubt we would have any left to freeze if I made these, lol. My kids are monsters when it comes to waffles and pancakes. They just keep eating and eating until I literally have to cut them off! They look delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You’ve got some good kids, then 😉 Waffle and Pancake LIFE!
Alix @A Hedgehog in the Kitchen
Applesauce waffles… YUM! They sound delicious! I can’t wait to try your recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Marla
HI Rebecca
Waffles are always such a treat and helps you start the day out with a smile on your face.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That’s so right!
Annmarie
What a great idea, these look delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle
They look so good, I just love waffles.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We all do!
Mandy
Ooooooooohhhh!!! These look and sound SO good!! Willow was just asking for waffles the other day – I need to make these for her asap! I’ve heard wonderful things about peapod – I’ll have to look into it! We have a weekly routine though…Willow and I go grocery shopping with my Mom every Monday ☺️ But I order any essentials that I can get cheaper from Amazon or Vitacost!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
She will SO love these! Dip away!
Haha yes! I do a Vitacost haul for all the “specialties” about every 1 1/2 or 2 months!
Bethany
These waffles look so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Rebecca Smith
I’m waffly pleased (see what I did there! 😉 ) that you’ve posted this, no egg, no dairy – EUREKA! I have a waffle iron that’s feeling redundant at the moment…not any longer. Thank you Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Amanda
Love these waffles! I am getting a new waffle maker so I will have to try them! For grocery shopping, I try to bring a list an to go when I don’t have my toddler.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, the little ones make it more fun though 😉
Phyllis
These are perfect for my teenage vegan granddaughter – thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are perfect for everyone!
Lindsey
I love the dipping idea! My kids would love this. I’m going to look to see if Peapod ships to my area. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They WILL love them and so will you!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
Rebecca! You’ve outdone yourself! We NEED these in our house! Breakfast would go so much more smoothly!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I foresee some waffle prep this weekend!
Elizabeth
Love the serving size! I’m totally going to make this for myself this weekend ?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Waffle weekends are always fun 😉
Tazim
Yum! I haven’t had waffles in a long time. I love your idea of freezing these so that they’re ready any day of the week for a yummy breakfast!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Waffles every day! Yea!
Aimee Brimmer
Even though I rarely use one, a list is important for making shopping quicker and easier.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, always better when we actually write things down! I like to keep a list I continually add to throughout the week so I can just grab and go when I need!
Linda @ Veganosity
They look and sound delicious. I used to make dipping waffles for my kiddos when they were little. It’s a fun way to eat them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Can’t go wrong with some dunking!
Sammi Ricke
Prepare! I rarely stop at the grocery store without my list, coupons, and deal apps ready to go. That way I am in and out within a matter of minutes and saving money too! Woot woot! Thanks for hosting this giveaway I am so curious about all their products!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right! If you have everything planned out ahead of time you can save so much money (and time)!
Brianna Wolin
Make a list! So much time is wasted if you walk aisles not knowing what you really need vs. want!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
(Exactly what my mom does :P) She always ends up going 50 times a week because of it!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
It’s hard to believe those are gluten-free – they look so perfect! I love dipping waffles, too. I usually eat them more like toast, so I’m all about toppers.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We can top and dip!
Farrah
I heart you. I love that these are freezable!! They look delicious! I found out about Peapod when I first moved to NJ and was without a car, hahaha. They sound like an awesome service! <3 My time-saving tip = going in with a list, walking quickly whilst price-comparing…and shopping the perimeter! :]
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Literally, you NEED Peapod!
Courtney
There’s just something about waffles– they’re the most fun of the breakfast foods! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right!! They are so fun!
Liz
I’m part of the early morning club, too! I’d love to wake up to these delicious waffles! I’d love to make them with some chunky applesauce.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally! Thanks Liz!!
Laura
Oh my golly, I love waffles! And then being able to dip them . . . this is genius!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? Thanks Laura!
Sharon @ Bit of the Good Stuff
Oh my gosh. 4am? To me that’s the middle of the night lol! Do you go to bed early or have your trained yourself to sleep less? I’m definitely not a ‘morning’ person. I probably start feeling awake around 11am lol!
Those waffles look so yummy! We love making waffles at the weekends as a treat breakfast. I usually blend up a whole apple into the milk as unsweetened apple sauce isn’t so easy to get hold of in our UK supermarkets.
Great to hear that you have online groceries now! They’re such a godsend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I go to bed super early and wake up early. It all evens out, I just live on a different internal clock than most!
Mary
I made freezable gluten free waffles a year ago and they were delicious, but I’ve never made waffles dippable or with applesauce. Can’t wait to try this one out. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, a year ago? Time to get back on it!
jules
So good to know the applesauce works well in place of eggs in these waffles!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Makes them crisp and ready to be customized!
Hannah
Ooooh I love your dippable waffle-making waffle iron! These look delicious 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It’s such a gem 😉
Starr
They look so perfect and fluffy! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you, dear!
Chris @thinlyspread
I’ve been wanting a waffle iron for so long and now I absolutely need one, these look amazing! I love anything I can dip too! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes!! Get one! They come in handy more than you’d think!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
My time saving tip would be – through something in the slow cooker and make enough so that you have dinner for a few days!
Rebecca, thanks for sharing about Peapod and thanks for sharing the recipe for these waffles!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Slow cookers can always help us out 😉
Jovita @ Yummy Addiction
I love preparing meals on Sunday for the whole week and these waffles look like a perfect candidate for the breakfast! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes they are!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Such an easy excellent breakfast Rebecca, thanks.
And you know I’m one of the 4am club too. I’d never get everything done if I wasn’t up at this hour! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
YES!!!! That’s what I like to hear, Neil!
Maria @ kitchenathoskins
Lovely idea of incorporating applesauce! Perfect for little ones
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It’s just as a vegan egg replacer 😛
Platter Talk
Tasty sounding recipe for breakfast or kept in the freezer for a healthy snack. The kids will love this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A snack would work too!
Sharon
Rebecca, personally I think this waffle recipe looks very extravagant! On a personal note, I’ve made something very similar for my family and it was a huge hit. Your recipe has a lot of personality!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I personally appreciate your personal comment!
Cricket Plunkett
I need to get a waffle iron, those look incredible!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! You won’t regret it!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
I just made a waffle recipe also– but I love that you are using buckwheat and applesauce in these! I love to buy those small applesauce cups for baking– so easy to have on hand!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That’s why I always have either cups or unsweetened of baby food jars!
Heather @Boston Girl Bakes
Ooh these waffles look fantastic! Love the addition of applesauce..and cutting them to dip them 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The waffle iron makes them dippers without cutting!
Kelly @ TastingPage
So many great things about this recipe – from the applesauce to the dipping action. Love it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Keeping it easy and fun!
Deborah
This looks so delicious! I tend to skip breakfast a lot because I feel I don’t have time. If I make these and keep them frozen until I need them, it would be a great way to encourage me to eat breakfast! Thanks for the recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You will not be skipping now!
Uma
Yes this is perfect for busy early morning! My kids will love this:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Thank you!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
I love the idea of freezing the waffles to have them ready when needed! (And since you get up at 4 am, what time do you go to sleep?)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I lay down around 7 and try to be asleep by 8!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
I know my girls and I would LOVE these waffles. They look amazing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you, Chrystal!
Rosie
I have started ordering groceries online. I keep a running “cart” going every time I realize I’m out of something I add it to the cart. By the time I need to do an order, it doesn’t take very long at all. I have been wanting to try Peapod, in fact, I just started a cart the other day! oh boy so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O, that is such a good idea!!!
Choclette
Love the idea of dippable waffles. Making them with apple sauce is a nice idea too. I think I might even have some apple sauce in the fridge …
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, waffle…MONDAY!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
This is such a fun, creative idea! My kids would love these!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Let them go crazy with add-ins and toppings!
Nutrimom
I have wanted a waffle maker forever! I need to get one, these look awesome~
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
And I totally recommend that exact Hamilton Beach one! I don’t even have to clean it; the waffles always come out perfectly clean!
Hilary
Wow these sound delicious! I’ve been trying to find a recipe for homemade waffles that have natural and real ingredients and that my kids will like. I’m totally trying these!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
These will be a winner for sure!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
It’s always great to have a load of waffles in the freezer, makes things so much easier on a busy day for a breakfast treat
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It sure does!
Kortney // Allergy Girl Eats
Love that these are freezable. I feel like they would come in handy for so much more than just breakfast!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ooo, ideas 😉
Andrea @ The Petite Cook
I love how easy these waffles look! And the added bonus of being allergy-friendly 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We all need to have out waffles!
Amy
These sound so yummy! I love waffles and will have to give this a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks, Amy!
Carly Williams
My time saving tip is to be organized by having a good list before I get to the store. I also find I spend less money this way too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I always have a general list for myself, but since I do the shopping for the whole family, everyone is responsible for writing down what they need! If they don’t…they don’t get it 😛
Celeste
This is such a fun recipe and giveaway! Hope it’s available in UT someday 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I’m sure it will expand to your specific location!
Megan - The Emotional Baker
This is the perfect grab and go breakfast! I love this applesauce flavor 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Nice and light and ready to be customized!
Kristen @A Mind Full MOm
I am so making these in about 20 minutes. My kids are sleeping in and I was trying to think of a good, fun breakfast for their day off–this is it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They will love this!!! Set out a toppings bar to go with it!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
Yessss I’m all about those make-ahead breakfasts! Makes things sooooooo much easier in the morning 😉 Boy do I miss waffle sticks, they used to be my favorite thing ever as a kid but I know I would 100% enjoy this healthier grown up version!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everything is better when it’s dippable!