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Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts

Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts: Cozy Fall Breakfast Bliss

Enjoy the warmth of autumn with these Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts, blending waffles, donuts, and apple fritters for a delightful breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg optional
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Peeled, Diced Tart Apple
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts optional
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk

Equipment

  • Waffle Iron
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep Apples: Peel, core, and dice tart apples into ½-inch pieces and set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Slowly mix wet and dry ingredients, fold in apples and optional nuts.
  5. Prepare Waffle Iron: Preheat and grease waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  6. Cook Waffles: Spoon ¼ cup batter onto waffle iron, cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool Waffles: Transfer cooked waffles to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  8. Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and a splash of vanilla until smooth.
  9. Glaze Waffles: Drizzle glaze over waffles, dust with extra powdered sugar if desired.
  10. Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature with a hot beverage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool on wire rack to maintain texture; don't overmix batter for fluffiness.

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