By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 8
184 cal · 45 min
Whole Wheat Waffles with Oats, Apples and Chia Seeds
Recipe GLPR84209342e2be24
Fluffy and wholesome waffles made with whole wheat pastry flour, rolled oats, and fresh shredded apples. Enhanced with chia seeds for added nutrition and cinnamon for warm spice, these waffles are made with egg whites and almond milk for a lighter breakfast option. Drizzle with maple syrup for a perfect morning meal.
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Ingredients
2 cups almond milk
1 medium apple, shredded with skin on
3 teaspoons baking powder
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons chia seeds, optional
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ cup oats
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
Cooking spray as needed
Directions
Preheat your waffle maker to medium-high heat. Lightly coat the cooking grids with cooking spray before adding batter to each batch.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, almond milk, maple syrup, shredded apple, and whipped egg whites. Mix until well blended.
Add the whole wheat pastry flour, rolled oats, baking powder, chia seeds, and cinnamon to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix, as some lumps are acceptable and will help keep the waffles light.
Pour approximately ½ cup of batter into the center of each waffle maker well. Using a spoon, gently spread the batter toward the edges to ensure even cooking.
Close the waffle maker lid and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crispy. The lid should lift easily when the waffle is fully cooked, indicating it is ready to remove.
Transfer the cooked waffle to a serving plate and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, yogurt, or additional maple syrup.
Comments
This recipe demands only common Charlotte-area staples—every ingredient is available at any Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI without a detour. The 45-minute stated time is honest for 8 waffles, though that assumes your waffle iron is preheating while you mix, not after. Cost per serving lands around $1.25 to $1.50, with apples and oats driving the budget; use what's in season locally and the price drops further. The real strength is batch-friendly leftovers: whole wheat waffles keep in the fridge for three days and reheat well in the toaster, making this genuinely useful for weekday breakfasts, not a one-night-only dish. North Carolina-grown apples in fall make this particularly smart seasonally, and the chia-and-oats pairing nods to the kind of hearty-yet-not-fussy breakfast that travels well to school lunches or desk mornings.
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