How to make Pink Velvet Apple Waffles

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Pink velvet apple waffles are a fun and unique recipe to serve on Galentine‘s Day and Valentine‘s Day. Also at Easter, Mother‘s Day, or a girl‘s birthday, it goes in line with spring. The color pink adds a beautiful touch to this breakfast classic in many countries.

This waffle recipe can be made both gluten–free and dairy–free. Today, I present it to you simply, because when it comes to celebrating, I think of all those who will share my table; And I don‘t want anyone to go without eating from my menu.

Food coloring most often uses artificial dyes that we don‘t want to consume. And often when dyes are used the colors are not as vibrant. For this reason, I recommend these dyes that are of my daily use.

These pretty pink waffles are bright, cheery, and all–natural with no harmful dyes

1. HOW MANY WAFFLES DOES THIS RECIPE MAKE?

It honestly depends on the type of waffle iron used. I used the Breville 4–Slice Belgian Waffle Maker and was able to make about 8 big square waffles.

2. EXPERT TIPS FOR PINK VELVET APPLE WAFFLES:

  1. Color: Cook the waffles until they are deep pink. It took me about 6 minutes on my waffle iron.
  2. For a healthier version: replace the butter with coconut oil.
  3. Types of apples to use: Fuji, Honey crisp, Gala, Jonagold, Braeburn olden delicious are all great choices.
  4. Use gluten–free oats to make it gluten–free
  5. Blender: Any blender such as Vitamix or Nutri Bullet can be used.
  6. Place the cooled waffles in a ziplock bag and freeze them for several weeks. My favorite way to reheat them is to put them in the air fryer until they are hot and crisp. Ideal for weekday mornings!

3. WHY DO YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS RECIPE?

Kids and adults, too! will love to have fun with their food.
The pink color is perfect for Valentine’s, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Easter, or any other special day.
you can use an all–purpose or a gluten–free 1–to–1 blend to fit your needs.
Food coloring adds a lovely color without any strange taste. I promise you won’t taste them!



4. SHOW ME YOUR PINK VELVET APPLE WAFFLES

I hope this post inspires you to create a delicious breakfast. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the beautiful pink velvet apple waffles that you create from my recipe. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @cooktohost so I can see and share it! And, if you liked this recipe, please rate and review it.

PINK VELVET APPLE WAFFLES RECIPE

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How to make Pink Velvet Apple Waffles

  • Author: Adriana Iturralde
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Pink velvet apple waffles are a fun and unique recipe to serve on Galentine's Day and Valentine's Day. Also at Easter, Mother's Day, or a girl's birthday, as it goes in line with spring. The color pink adds a beautiful touch to this breakfast classic in many countries. 

This waffle recipe can be made both gluten–free and dairy–free. Today, I present it to you simply, because when it comes to celebrating, I think of all those who will share my table; And I don't want anyone to go without eating from my menu.

Ingredients

Units Scale


  • 6 egg whites


  • 2 yolks


  • 2 grated red Honeycrisp apples


  • 1 Tbsp vanilla essence


  • 1 1/2 cup flour


  • 1/2 Tsp baking powder


  • 1/2 Tsp baking soda


  • 1 pinch of sea salt


  • 10–12 drops of pink food coloring


  • 1/4 cup Almonds flakes


TOPPING



  • 1/2 cup cream cheese room temperature


  • 1/2 cup sugar glass


  • 1 Tsp vanilla


  • 3 Tbsp milk


  • 1 bottle sprinkles for throwing on the topping


Instructions

FOR THE PINK VELVET APPLE WAFFLES



  1. In a blender, we place the ingredients in the order of the list.
    We start with egg whites and yolks.


  2. grated red Honeycrisp apples.
    The essence of vanilla.


  3. Finally, the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
    You are going to add the coloring little by little until you get intense pink.


  4. Once the mixture is integrated, let it rest for about five minutes. 
    You will notice that it will thicken and be ready to pour into the waffle iron.


  5. If you do not have a waffle iron, you can choose to make them in the form of pancakes, they will still be delicious.


  6. Serve them with butter, maple syrup, jam, or drizzle topping that is delicious.


FOR THE TOPPING



  1. To make a cream cheese drizzle for your pink velvet apple waffles, simply whisk together room–temperature cream cheese, and confectioners' sugar, and add the vanilla extract.


  2. Then, add the milk, a tablespoon at a time until you get the thick drizzling cream consistency you like.


  3. Put on top of your waffles and finish with the almonds flakes


Notes


  • You can easily double this recipe if you want more servings.


  • To keep the waffles warm while the rest of the batch cooks, you can place the cooked waffles on an oven–safe plate in an oven set at 150–170°F for up to 20 minutes.



  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

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