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Apple Fritters
Faiza Shabir

Healthier Baked Apple Fritters

These Healthier Baked Apple Fritters are soft, lightly sweet, and packed with fresh apple chunks. They bake instead of fry, giving you that cozy fritter flavor with less oil. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or fall baking. Drizzle with a light glaze for a classic finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 10 fritters
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour optional for healthier twist
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large apples peeled and diced small
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
  • Optional Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
  4. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until combined.
  5. Fold in diced apples gently.
  6. Scoop spoonfuls of batter onto prepared baking sheet and shape slightly.
  7. Bake 16–20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  8. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over slightly cooled fritters if desired.

Notes

  • Dice apples small so they bake evenly inside the fritters.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the fritters soft.
  • Use Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples for the best flavor.
  • Store airtight up to 2 days and reheat lightly before serving.

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