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Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts

Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts That Will Transform Your Breakfast

Delicious Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts that combine donut crunch with waffle fluff, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free flour if desired
  • 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens the batter
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensures light and airy batter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon adds warmth and spice
  • 1 cup milk hydrates the dry ingredients
  • 2 large eggs binds ingredients together
  • 1/4 cup melted butter adds flavor and crispy edges
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract provides sweetness
  • 1 cup apples (peeled, cored, diced) opt for Granny Smith for best results
For Frying
  • 2 inches vegetable oil for frying
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar base for the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons milk thins the glaze
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances sweetness

Equipment

  • Waffle Iron
  • Deep pot
  • candy thermometer

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold together.
  4. Fold in the diced apples into the batter.
  5. Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with vegetable oil.
  6. Spoon the batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
  7. Carefully remove the cooked waffles from the iron.
  8. Using a donut cutter or cookie cutter, cut out donut shapes from each waffle.
  9. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Fry the donut-shaped waffles for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  11. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to prepare the glaze.
  12. Dip the tops of the donuts into the glaze and allow excess to drip off.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with coffee or hot chocolate. Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container.

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