These no butter waffles are light, fluffy, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Made with applesauce instead of butter, they’re perfect for a quick breakfast or freezer-friendly meal prep.
Waffles Recipe With No Butter
You all have been loving my no butter pancakes so I had to share my no butter waffles recipe next!
If you’re looking for a solid go-to waffle recipe that skips the butter but still gives you that fluffy, satisfying texture, this is it. These waffles are simple to make, come together fast, and always cook up perfectly in the waffle iron—no weird ingredients or complicated steps.
What I like most is how versatile they are. The applesauce swap keeps the texture light, and the flavor works with whatever you want to throw on top—maple syrup, fruit, yogurt, you name it. I usually make a double batch so we can freeze the extras and have a quick breakfast ready for busy school mornings.
How to Make Waffles With No Butter
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Add the eggs, warm milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined, with no lumps.
Scoop the batter into a preheated waffle iron and cook for about 4 minutes, or until the waffles are golden and cooked through.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings—maple syrup is always a good choice!
Storing and Freezing Leftovers
To store leftover waffles, let them cool completely on a wire rack so they don’t get soggy. Once cooled, place them in an airtight container or zip-top bag. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, freeze the waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid (about an hour), then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll keep well in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, just pop them in the toaster oven straight from frozen until warmed through and crisp.
Can I make them vegan?
If you want to make these waffles fully vegan, it’s an easy switch. Use almond milk (or any plant-based milk you like) in place of regular milk, and swap in flax eggs instead of eggs.
Ingredients
- ▢ 2 cups all purpose flour
- ▢ 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
- ▢ 3 tablespoons sugar
- ▢ 2 eggs
- ▢ 1 1/2 cup warm milk
- ▢ 1/3 cup applesauce
- ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in large bowl.
- Add eggs, warm milk, applesauce and vanilla extract. Stir so everything is combined and isn’t lumpy.
- Add spoonfuls of batter to a preheated waffle iron. Cook each waffle for about 4 minutes, or until golden in color.
- Serve warm, add maple syrup, and enjoy!
Fluffy No Butter Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in large bowl.
- Add eggs, warm milk, applesauce and vanilla extract. Stir so everything is combined and isn’t lumpy.
- Add spoonfuls of batter to a preheated waffle iron. Cook each waffle for about 4 minutes, or until golden in color.
- Serve warm, add maple syrup, and enjoy!
Recipe Created by Pamela Reed for brooklynfarmgirl.com
