Baked Apple Fritters

⏱ Time:

Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

🍽 Servings:

8 fritters

🧾 Ingredients:

• 1½ cups finely diced apples (peeled)

• 1 cup whole wheat flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• Pinch nutmeg (optional)

• ⅓ cup sugar or sugar substitute

• 1 egg

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp low-fat milk

• 1 tbsp melted butter or oil

Optional Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp milk or lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line baking sheet with parchment.

2. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.

3. In another bowl, whisk egg, applesauce, vanilla, milk, and butter.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in apples.

5. Drop ¼-cup scoops onto tray.

6. Bake 13–15 minutes until golden.

7. Drizzle glaze if desired.

🌟 Pro Tips:

• Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples.

• Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes.

• Skip glaze to reduce points.

📊 Nutrition (Per Fritter – Approx):

Calories: 150
Protein: 3g
Carbs: 26g
Fat: 4g

💡 Weight Watchers Points (Estimated):

• With glaze: 5 points each

• Without glaze: 3 points each

❓Q/A Notes:

Q: Can I freeze these?
Yes — freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in oven or air fryer.

Q: Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes — use 1:1 GF flour blend.

Q: Can I make them dairy-free?
Yes — use plant milk and oil.

Q: Can I make them crispier?
Brush tops lightly with milk before baking.

Q: Can I use red apples?
Yes — they’ll be sweeter and softer.