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.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Method Bake

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 175

Author Lily Ernst

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

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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