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Close-up view of a high-protein apple fritter with a golden-brown crust and visible apple chunks.
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high-protein apple fritter (without protein powder)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 fritters
Calories 250
A delicious high-protein apple fritter recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for a sweet treat or breakfast.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup cottage cheese (2% low fat, whey mixed in)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple sauce
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 apple peeled and diced super small
  • ¼ cup egg whites
  • 1 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/8 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch pinch salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a tray with parchment paper.
  • Blend cottage cheese, apple sauce, vanilla, egg whites, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt; add liquid mixture and fold in diced apple.
  • Scoop 6 fritters onto tray, bake for 30 minutes until golden.
  • Make glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Cool fritters, dip tops in glaze, then serve.

Notes

For a crispier texture, air fry instead of baking.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, fritter, High-Protein