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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 180
A delicious and healthy apple fritter recipe packed with protein, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

dry ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

wet ingredients

  • 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 apple (peeled and diced super small)
  • 1/4 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 (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Blend cottage cheese, apple sauce, vanilla, egg whites, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Mix dry ingredients, then add wet mixture and fold in diced apple to form a dough.
  • Scoop 6 fritters onto the tray, leaving space, and bake for 30 minutes until golden.
  • Make glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Dip cooled fritters in glaze.

Notes

For a quicker option, air fry for 10-15 minutes instead of baking.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, Fritter, High-Protein