Healthy Baked Apple Fritters
These healthy baked apple fritters are soft, fluffy, and full of warm cinnamon and juicy apples. Made with Greek yogurt and other wholesome ingredients, they’re high in protein and lower in sugar than traditional fritters—so you get a cozy treat that’s both satisfying and nourishing. Finished with a light glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Wholesome & protein-packed – Greek yogurt and protein powder help keep you full longer.
- Baked, not fried – Less oil and mess, plus more flavor.
- Cozy fall flavors – Cinnamon and apples make this the perfect autumn treat.
- Quick & easy – Made in one bowl with simple pantry ingredients.
If you are in the mood for more healthy recipe, try my No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls, Healthy Baked Oatmeal, and Healthy Blueberry Muffins.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- All-purpose flour – Provides structure and keeps the fritters soft and tender.
- Protein powder – Boosts the protein content and gives the fritters extra staying power (optional, but helps make them more filling and nutritious).
- Baking powder – The leavening agent that makes the fritters rise and stay fluffy instead of dense.
- Cinnamon – Adds a warm, cozy flavor that pairs perfectly with apples.
- Brown sugar – Brings sweetness plus a subtle caramel note that enhances the apples.
- Greek yogurt – Keeps the fritters moist, adds creaminess, and increases the protein.
- Apples – The star of the recipe! Juicy bites of apple bring natural sweetness, moisture, and texture.
- Powdered sugar – Creates a smooth, sweet glaze that melts over the warm fritters.
- Milk – Thins the glaze to the right drizzling consistency.
How to make healthy baked apple fritters:
(The full written and printable recipe is further below.)
Step #1) Toss the diced apples in brown sugar and cinnamon to coat.
Step #2) Mix in the flour, protein powder, and baking powder.
Step #3) Stir in the Greek yogurt until just combined.
Step #4) Scoop the batter into 6 equal portions onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes.
🌟 Expert tips:
- Apple choice: Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith all work well. Sweeter apples result in a more dessert-like flavor, while tart apples add brightness.
- Protein powder: Use a whey or plant-based protein you like the taste of. If skipping, replace with ¼ cup flour.
- Make-ahead: Bake, cool, and store the fritters without glaze. Reheat briefly in the microwave, then glaze before serving.
Storing & freezing instructions:
Storing – Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezing – Wrap each fritter individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or warm in the microwave/oven before glazing.
Recipe FAQs:
Nope! The fritters are delicious on their own, but the glaze adds that classic apple fritter finish. For a lighter option, dust with cinnamon sugar instead.
Yes, swap the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. Just check that your protein powder is gluten-free too.
Yes! Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Line the basket with parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of batter (leave space between them). Air fry for 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through. Drizzle with glaze once cooled slightly.
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Healthy Baked Apple Fritters
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup apples, peeled and chopped
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plain or vanilla protein powder, (or 1/4 cup all-purpose flour)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F conventional or 350F convection. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.1.5 cup apples, 3 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon
- Mix in the flour, protein powder, and baking powder. Stir in the Greek yogurt until just combined.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup plain or vanilla protein powder, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup greek yogurt
- Scoop the batter into 6 equal portions, 2" apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden around the edges. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar with just enough milk until smooth. Drizzle over the apple fritters. Serve warm and enjoy.1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tsp milk
Used vanilla protein powder. These are very healthy. Enjoyed them very much. Thank you.
You’re very welcome, Aris! So glad you enjoyed them:)
Hello Lilly;
We enjoyed these.
I used vanilla protein powder and vanilla yogurt because that was on hand.
A drizzle of caramel sauce and cream is yum as well 8-).
Birdie
I’m so happy you enjoyed the fritters and thank you for your lovely feedback. Enjoy!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for creating a series of healthier recipes. You’ve always been my go-to for indulgent baked goods, and I was happily surprised to find these higher-protein recipes. My doctor recently told me that I needed to cut down on carbs and increase protein. I’d bought a package of unflavored whey protein powder without really knowing what to do with it when I stumbled on this recipe. Baked these in the air fryer. Full of apple and cinnamon flavors, perfect for fall. I was worried they wouldn’t be sweet enough, but with the glaze and apple, they were just right. Delicious and enjoyed by my whole family. I’ll be trying out the pumpkin muffin recipe next. Thanks again!!
You’re very welcome and I hope you like the muffins just as much!
Oh, I just read the full recipe. It says we can use 1/4 cup flour instead of the protein powder. I’m sorry for not reading it through at the beginning. 😔
No worries. There’s a lot of information so it can easily be missed.
I look forward to making your Healthy Baked Apple Fritters. Could we substitute flour for the protein powder?
Is it ok to omit the protein powder
Yes, just replace it with the same amount of all-purpose flour. I hope you enjoy the fritters!