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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Dessert Recipes

    Vegan Apple Fritters

    Published: Nov 29, 2021 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 31, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These vegan apple fritters are crispy on the outside, fluffy and coated in an indulgent icing sugar glaze. Ready in 30 minutes and made with just simple ingredients, they'll become your new favorite breakfast!

    Vegan apple fritters recipe

    My love for apple fritters is infinite. I mean, you all know how much I love starting the day with comfort food.

    So, whenever I'm craving dessert for breakfast, these little bites of deliciousness with a cup of tea or coffee are my go-to these days.

    Another great thing about vegan apple fritters is just how easy they are to make.

    They don't require an oven or any complicated preparation steps. In fact, you need just accessible ingredients and making them is as simple as whisking the ingredients together and frying.

    Dairy-free apple fritters with a sugar glaze

    My favorite aspect of these apple fritters is definitely the icing sugar glaze. It's so easy to make and adds a magical finishing touch.

    You can serve them as either breakfast or dessert, and either way they work perfectly. You can expect plenty of crispiness and a true 'wow' factor!

    Ingredients for vegan apple fritters

    Ingredients for vegan apple fritters

    Flour. I use all-purpose plain flour for this recipe. Although I haven't tried it with a gluten-free blend, I'm sure it could achieve similar results.

    Baking powder. This makes the apple fritters fluffy without the need to use yeast.

    Cinnamon. This will make your kitchen smell amazing!

    A pinch of sea salt for balance.

    Brown sugar. You can also use white sugar or coconut sugar.

    Apples. You can use any apple variety of your choice. I like to use Granny Smith because they have a great sweet and sour texture, and crisp flavor.

    Plant based milk of your choice.

    Lemon juice for a hint of tanginess.

    Icing sugar for making the glaze.

    Vanilla extract to add to the icing sugar.

    Vegan pancakes with apples

    How to make vegan apple fritters

    Firstly, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and brown sugar.

    Then, peel and dice the apples into small cubes, and add them to the dry ingredients together with the plant based milk.

    Stir together well. A thick dough should form at this stage.

    Fritters dough in a bowl
    Fritters in a frying pan

    Next, cover the bottom of a skillet over a medium-high heat with vegetable oil. After a couple of minutes, add around ½ cup of the batter per apple fritter and flatten it down using a spatula.

    Cook for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for a few minutes more. They should be crispy and golden brown on both sides.

    Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. Add the vanilla extract to the icing sugar, then gradually pour in water and mix together continuously until a thick glaze forms.

    Sweet fritters with a sugar glaze

    Transfer the fritters to a plate or a cooling rack, and drizzle the glaze on top.

    You can also use a pair of kitchen tongs to dip them in the glaze. Allow them to rest for a few minutes for the glaze to solidify, then serve immediately.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can these vegan apple fritters be made gluten-free?

    I haven't tried to do so myself, but you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

    How can I make sure that the apple fritters are crispy?

    The number one way to ensure crispiness is to use a generous amount of olive oil, and to make sure that it's hot enough before adding the fritters. And be patient while they cook! Which may be hard given how delicious they will smell.

    Can they be made ahead of time?

    Apple fritters are best eaten immediately because they start to lose their crispiness quite quickly.

    Vegan apple pancakes on a plate

    Other amazing vegan breakfast recipes

    • My homemade vegan crumpets are a must-try!
    • If you love savory breakfast, you'll love my breakfast potatoes.
    • You can't go wrong with cinnamon rolls in the morning.
    • For a breakfast on the go, try my chocolate granola bars.
    • These tasty homemade spiced apple rings.
    Vegan apple fritters

    If you give these vegan apple fritters a go, be sure to leave your feedback in the comments together with a star rating, and tag me on Instagram (@ohmyveggies). I always love hearing from you!

    Recipe

    Vegan Apple Fritters

    These vegan apple fritters are crispy on the outside, fluffy and coated in an indulgent icing sugar glaze. Ready in 30 minutes and made with just simple ingredients, they'll become your new favorite breakfast!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
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    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: 30 minutes or less, earth of maria, easy vegan recipe, icing sugar, sweet breakfast, to move, vegan donuts, vegan fritters
    Servings: 7 fritters
    Calories: 184kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • Skillet

    Ingredients

    For the fritters

    • 1 cup flour
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar
    • 2 apples
    • ½ cup plant based milk
    • vegetable oil for frying

    For the glaze

    • 1 cup icing sugar
    • ½ tbsp vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup water
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    Instructions

    • Mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and brown sugar.
    • Peel and dice the apples into small cubes, and add them to the dry ingredients together with the plant based milk. Stir together well.
    • Cover the bottom of a skillet over a medium-high heat with vegetable oil. After a couple of minutes, add around ½ cup of the batter per apple fritter and flatten it down using a spatula. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for a few minutes more. They should be crispy and golden brown on both sides.
    • Prepare the glaze. Add the vanilla extract to the icing sugar, then gradually pour in water and mix together continuously until a thick glaze forms.
    • Transfer the fritters to a plate or a cooling rack, and drizzle the glaze on top. You can also use a pair of kitchen tongs to dip them in the glaze. Allow them to rest for a few minutes for the glaze to solidify, then serve immediately.

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    Notes

    • Use any apple variety of your choice. Granny Smith apples make a great option because they have a sweet and sour flavor profile, and plenty of crispiness.
    • Apple fritters are best served immediately because otherwise they start to lose their crispiness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 203mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Feranmi says

      June 24, 2024 at 8:36 am

      4 stars
      I just tried this cus i had no eggs, and they came out pretty good, the recipe said it would come out cruncy. Still, it didnt really do that maybe its cuz i added a tiny bit of lemon juice(just a sprinze) and i used powdered milk with water(for the plant milk). However, it still came out really good, I finished 4 already and substituted the glaze for a blackberry jam, so I have no idea if that was good. Still, I do advise leaving it in the fridge, im not saying to leave it overnight. Still, I popped them in the fridge cus I was full and went back for seconds. They were even better, the apples were softer than before due to them staying a bit in the fridge and it all came together much better than fresh of the pan where you could still feel the crunchiness of the apple compared to the crunchiness of the ... dough. For the frying bit let your pan heat up well like the highest for 5 minutes before you start (I was impatient of course but actually let it sit, it makes a difference) i actually wish i added a bit more lemon to it so maybe half a lemon sqeezed would be okay and do not panic if you think it needs water, it doesnt just add your milk in large then small quantitiess(meaning large pour mixxxxx, then small pour mix, it shold be enough cuz my dough was so good and it hardly works out when I panic too and when you add the lemon it should be enough wetness for your dough) And be careful with the oil, i was playing it rough and spashed my entire hand but Im fine..seeing that I wrote this

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