Mini Apple Fritters (Grain Free, Dairy Free)
These delicious mini oven-baked fritters are a healthier alternative to a traditional deep fried nut. They have an amazing flavor and texture, even without frying, thanks to a biscuit like dough with tapioca starch
These bite sized apple fritters are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried fritters. Made in mini muffin pan they come together easily.
They are made with wholesome ingredients, these fritters are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, making them suitable for those following a paleo or clean eating lifestyle.
These baked paleo apple fritters are best enjoyed either on their own or with a drizzle of my coconut butter glaze.
Tips for achieving the Best mini Fritters
- Cut your apples small so they cook evenly and thoroughly.
- Use lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to prevent browning of your apples
- Ensure your fritters are slightly cooled before adding glaze, otherwise it will melt off completely
- always measure your coconut butter when it is softened in the jar (otherwise you will scoop off oil from the top of the jar!)
- To make sure your glaze is not too thick/frosting like, add more coconut or almond milk if necessary.
Mini Apple Fritters (Grain Free, Dairy Free)
Just like the classic donut, but mini and healthier ingredeints-- and baked instead fried! We use a choux pastry here to get a close to fried texture
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Apple (peeled and diced), (1 large apple)
- 1/4 C maple syrup
- 1/3 Cup coconut milk, canned, (or coconut yogurt)
- 2 Large eggs
- 1/2 Cup Coconut, maple, raw cane, or granulated sugar of choice
- 1 Cups Tapioca flour , (or arrowroot)
- 1/2 C coconjt flour
- 1 Cup Almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Cups Softened refined melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 3/4 Cups maple syrup or powdered sugar
- 1 Cup dairy free milk of choice
Instructions
For the Apple Fritters:
Prepare the pastry :
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine add the tapioca flour, almond flour (or arrowroot powder), nutmeg, and salt. Cut in coconut oil and mix. Stir in egg and coconut milk, until the mixture forms a biscuit like dough.
- Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Bake the Fritters:
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tbsp sizes spoonfuls of the batter in the oiled mini muffin pan
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the mini fritters are puffed up and golden brown. The fritters should be firm to the touch.
Prepare the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar , coconut milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more coconut milk, a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Glaze the Fritters:
- Once the fritters are slightly cooled, dip each fritter into the coconut butter glaze or drizzle the glaze over the top using a spoon.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving.I
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