Description
These Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts combine crisp waffle edges with spiced apple fritter flavors and a sweet glaze, creating a cozy, indulgent brunch treat in a fun donut shape.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake or waffle mix
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or alternative)
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup peeled, diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp milk (plus more as needed)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat a donut waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, whisk together pancake mix, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk egg with milk and oil. Add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced apples.
- Spoon batter into donut wells, filling about two-thirds full.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Meanwhile, whisk glazed ingredients until smooth, adjusting thickness with milk or sugar.
- Dip or drizzle glaze over warm waffle donuts.
- Let glaze set slightly, then serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute diced apples with pears or freeze‑dried apple bits.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips or drizzle caramel for extra indulgence.
- Add chopped pecans or a splash of maple syrup to the glaze.
- Use a gluten‑free pancake mix for GF versions.
- Make vegan with plant milk, flax egg, and vegan butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
