Description
Mini Apple Fritter Breakfast Waffle Donuts combine the cozy flavors of apple fritters with the crisp, fluffy texture of mini waffles—finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfectly bite-sized, they’re an easy, fun, and quick breakfast treat or snack your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely diced peeled apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith preferred)
- Cooking spray for waffle iron
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Waffle Iron: Plug in your mini waffle iron and let it preheat until it’s hot. Lightly spray the surface with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure the waffle donuts come out easily.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined. This creates the base for the batter.
- Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well-blended; this ensures even texture in the final donuts.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir them together until just combined; do not overmix as this can make the donuts tough. A few small lumps are okay.
- Fold in the Apples: Gently fold in the diced peeled apples, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter for sweet bites in every donut.
- Cook the Mini Waffle Donuts: Drop about 1 tablespoon of batter into each section of your preheated mini waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 2–3 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool Slightly: Carefully remove the mini waffle donuts from the waffle iron and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. This helps them firm up while staying tender inside.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1–2 teaspoons milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and pourable. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm waffle donuts. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use a firm, tart apple like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best flavor and texture.
- If the glaze is too thick, add milk a few drops at a time until you reach a pourable consistency.
- These are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
- Try adding a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- If you don’t have a mini waffle iron, you can use a regular one and cut donuts into bite-sized pieces after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini waffle donut
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 13mg