Description
Looking for the best apple fritter waffle donuts recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so tasty perfect for cozy mornings or fall gatherings! Whether you’re after a healthy brunch idea or a simple snack, these waffles deliver every time. Great for breakfast, freezer-friendly, and a total crowd-pleaser. Save this easy waffle donut recipe for your next weekend treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, finely chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apple gently using a silicone spatula.
- Scoop batter into the preheated waffle donut maker and cook until golden, about 3–4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare glaze by heating powdered sugar, maple syrup, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm waffle donuts and let it set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Dry your apple pieces slightly before folding into the batter if they’re very juicy.
- You can use any sweet-tart apple like Honeycrisp or Fuji.
- Substitute part of the milk with apple cider for a deeper flavor.
- Top with caramel or coarse sugar for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg