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Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts

Irresistible Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts for Sweet Mornings

These Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts combine spiced apples, a fluffy waffle texture, and a playful donut shape for a delightful breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap for gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Enhances the leavening process
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth
  • 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg Elevates the spiced flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Bind ingredients together
  • 0.33 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
  • 0.75 cup Buttermilk Use milk mixed with vinegar if needed
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1.5 cups Tart Apples Peeled and diced
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Pecans/Walnuts Optional
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk Adjust for consistency
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Extra Powdered Sugar For dusting

Equipment

  • Waffle Iron

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and dice the tart apples into small pieces.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs with granulated sugar, light brown sugar, buttermilk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients, stir until just combined, and fold in diced apples and nuts if using.
  5. Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat the waffle iron and grease lightly.
  6. Cook Waffle Donuts: Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter for each donut and cook until golden brown.
  7. Make the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  8. Serve: Drizzle the glaze over cooled donuts and dust with extra powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, place cooked donuts in a warm oven while finishing batches.

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