Makes 12 fritters 2 Better Balance Bites/Blue points
Calories 130 Fat 1.2g Carbs 28.9g Fiber 2g Protein 6g
Ingredients
· 3 medium apples (see notes)
· 1 tsp lemon juice
· 3/4 tsp cinnamon, divided (see notes)
· 1/4 cup almond milk, room temperature
· 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, room temperature
· 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, room temperature
· 1/4 cup sugar replacement
· 2 eggs, room temperature
· 1 tsp vanilla extract
· 1 3/4 cup flour
· 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (see notes)
· 2 tsp baking powder
· 1/2 tsp baking soda
· 1/2 tsp salt
· Cooking spray
· Any topping, if desired
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside. (see notes for air-frying directions)
2. Peel and dice the apples into a 1/2” dice, place in a bowl, and toss with lemon juice, then toss with 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Whisk together the milk, yogurt, applesauce, sugar replacement, egg, and vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, remaining 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, and salt.
5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir together to form a thick batter. Once you see no more flour, add in the apples and fully incorporate them into the batter.
6. Using a scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray, scoop generous portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2” apart. Flatten the top just slightly to keep it from being too domed.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the top is browning and it feels set when touched in the center. (They will be soft, but not wet.)
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet. If desired, top with the topping of your choice. (see notes)
Notes
· You can use any baking apple you like. The total amount will come to about 3 cups, so if your apples are on the smaller side, you may need four.
· You could swap out the apples for pears, but make sure they are not overly ripe as the excess liquid will affect the texture.
· You can also swap out 1 apple for 1 cup of fresh/frozen cranberries. If using frozen, thaw first so as not to add too much liquid.
· You could use apple pie spice in place of the cinnamon.
· You can replace the protein powder with flour, but it will increase the bites/points by 1.
· Don’t overmix the batter as it could make the fritters tough.
· These apple fritters are a bit more cake-like inside than regular fried fritters since they are not actually being fried. The air-fried version is much closer to the original.
· To air-fry: If your air-fryer needs to be preheated, heat to 360°F. Scoop each fritter onto a square of parchment paper. Carefully place each fritter into the air-fryer, making sure not to overcrowd them. Air-fry at 360°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until browned and firm when gently pressed.
· You can top these any way you would like. You could use confectioner’s sugar replacement, some sugar-free caramel sauce, real confectioner's sugar (up to 3/4 tsp is 0 bites/points), make a glaze with real confectioner's sugar and a bit of almond milk (may increase the bites/points depending on the amount used) or use the 0 bites/point glaze below.
· For a 0-bite/point glaze: Whisk together 1/4 cup powdered sugar replacement, 2 Tbsp sugar-free vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix, and 1-3 Tbsp almond milk to get your desired consistency. Drizzle over the fritters and let dry. This glaze will not dry completely but will set firmly. (Nutrition facts for glaze using 2 Tbsp almond milk: 0 Better Balance Bites/Blue Points, 4 Calories, 0g Fat, 4.9g Carbs, 0g Fiber, 0g Protein)
· You can store the cooled, glazed fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
· If you'd like to heat up your fritters, you can do so in the air-fryer or toaster oven for 4-5 minutes.
