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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
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8

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
    Author: Ali Jenkins
    Keyword: Breakfast, donuts
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