Description
These Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts are a perfect mashup of crispy waffles and classic apple fritters—no deep fryer needed. With juicy apple chunks, warm spices, and a sticky vanilla glaze, they make an irresistible quick breakfast or cozy weekend treat. Whether you’re craving an easy recipe for brunch or new breakfast ideas, this is the one to try.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat your waffle iron and let it heat completely.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
5. Lightly grease the waffle iron and pour in enough batter to cover the surface without overfilling.
6. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove and cool slightly.
7. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze. Drizzle or dip the waffles while warm.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter; lumps are fine and keep it tender.
Chop apples small so they nestle into the waffle evenly.
For extra crispiness, reheat leftovers in the air fryer or toaster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle donut
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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