Best Waffles Recipe

In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, sea salt and cinnamon. Set aside.

Preheat a waffle maker to medium heat.

Separate egg whites from yolks (save both parts of the egg).

Put whites in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the wire whisk attachment and beat on high until stiff peaks form. (or beat them in a large bowl with a handheld mixer).

Transfer beaten egg whites to a bowl and set aside in the refrigerator.

Add egg yolks and butter to the bowl of a standing mixer and mix on medium speed until combined.

Add milk, applesauce and vanilla extract and beat until combined.

Add the dry ingredients and beat until combined.

Add beaten egg whites and fold into the batter by hand with a spatula.

Lightly grease the waffle maker with spray oil, cooking spray or grease it with butter.

Scoop 1 cup of batter into the center of the waffle plates (amount will vary depending on the size of your waffle maker)

Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown.

Repeat with remaining batter until it has all been used.

To keep warm: preheat oven to “warm” setting and put each batch of waffles on a large baking sheet in the warm oven until ready to serve.

Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries, etc. etc.