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Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts

Delightful Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts for Cozy Mornings

These Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts blend apple fritters' essence with waffle fun and donut sweetness, making them irresistible.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Waffle Donuts
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Light brown sugar
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk + vinegar (1 tbsp).
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Melt before use.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 Tart apple (e.g. Granny Smith) Peel, core, and dice into small chunks.
  • ½ cup Chopped pecans/walnuts Optional; feel free to omit if nut-free.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Essential for a sweet, glossy glaze.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk Used to achieve a smooth glaze consistency.

Equipment

  • Waffle iron
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts
  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice apples into small chunks. Set aside in a bowl.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the Wet Ingredients: Whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Merge the Mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Fold in diced apples and nuts if desired.
  5. Heat the Waffle Iron: Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease it.
  6. Cook the Donuts: Spoon batter onto the waffle iron, close lid, and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and milk in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  8. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle glaze over cooled donuts and dust with additional powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Maintain batter consistency for fluffiness; avoid overmixing. Allow donuts to cool on a wire rack post-cooking.

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