Apple Cinnamon Fritters – A Simple, Delicious Weekend Treat

🍏🍩 Apple Cinnamon Fritters that are dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free, and refined sugar-free—you heard that right! 😱 These little bites of heaven are the perfect weekend morning treat, and my family can’t get enough of them. 🙌

Trust me, you won’t even miss the dairy, gluten, or sugar! 🤩 Who knew healthy could taste this good?

Here’s What You Need:

To make these easy-to-love apple fritters, you’ll need a few simple tools and ingredients. It’s a fun recipe that doesn’t require anything too complicated.

Here’s the list:

• Apple Kernel Inside Remover Tool – This tool helps you easily remove the apple cores so that your fritters have perfect apple slices every time. (You can skip this if you’re comfortable coring the apples by hand!)

• 2 Organic Apples – Make sure they’re washed and sliced to your preferred thickness. I like a nice, hearty slice, but you can go as thin or thick as you like!

• Pancake Batter – I use my own vegan pancake batter recipe, but I make it a little thicker by using less liquid. The batter needs to be nice and sticky so it coats the apples well.

• My Organic Flour Blend – This is my secret! I’ve created my own organic flour blend that doesn’t have xanthan gum and works super well for baking. It’s versatile and a total game changer since I haven’t been able to find a good-quality organic flour that’s perfect for baking.

• Maple Sugar – I always use maple sugar in my recipes, as it’s much easier on my gut microbiome compared to refined sugars. It also adds a lovely, warm sweetness to the fritters.

• Vietnamese Cinnamon – The rich, fragrant cinnamon makes these fritters absolutely irresistible.

• Maple Syrup – A drizzle of maple syrup adds the perfect finishing touch for a natural, sweet flavor.

• Ghee for Baking - it's in my opinion the best choice but can be substituted with oil!

How to Make the Fritters:

1. Prep the Apples: Start by using your apple kernel inside remover tool to remove the cores of your apples (or do it by hand if you prefer). Then slice the apples into thick slices—about 1/2 inch thick works well, but feel free to adjust to your taste.

2. Prepare the Pancake Batter: In a bowl, make your pancake batter. If you’re following my vegan recipe, just make sure to use a little less liquid to thicken the batter. You want it to be sticky so that it coats the apple slices well.

3. Coat the Apple Slices: Dip each apple slice into the batter, ensuring both sides are coated. Let any excess batter drip off a little before frying.

4. Fry the Fritters: Heat a medium-sized pan over medium heat and add a little ghee (or oil of your choice). Once the pan is hot, place the apple slices into the pan, frying them until golden and crispy on both sides. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes per side.

5. Make Extra Fritters: If you have any leftover batter, don’t waste it! You can make a few extra fritters without apples and enjoy them as a simple, tasty treat later.

6. Serve & Enjoy: Once your fritters are golden and crispy, remove them from the pan and let them drain on a paper towel. Then serve them warm with a drizzle of maple syrup on top. Enjoy the delicious crunch with every bite!

   
   

Why You’ll Love These Apple Cinnamon Fritters

These fritters are the perfect blend of crispy and tender, and the flavors are just heavenly. The apple slices add a nice juicy bite, while the batter holds everything together perfectly. The combination of warm Vietnamese cinnamon, sweet maple sugar, and the richness of ghee (or your preferred frying oil) make these fritters a standout treat.

What makes this recipe even better? It’s so flexible! You can use whatever apples you have on hand, and the batter is thick enough to hold up to different fillings. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover batter and make some plain pancake fritters for later.

Final Thoughts

Apple Cinnamon Fritters are the perfect weekend treat for your family. They’re easy to make, super customizable, and everyone will love them. My family absolutely goes crazy for these, and I’m sure yours will too. 🍏✨

If you make these, don’t forget to tag me on social media or drop a comment below! I’d love to hear how they turn out for you. Enjoy!

xx Mandy

Cherry Froyo Chocolate Pops Wholefoodjourney: The Ultimate Cool Mom Move 🍒🍫

home made ice cream pops

So, after my strawberry bars were a HUGE hit with the kids last week, I thought, “Why not try something with the cherries in the freezer?” But this time, I was smarter—no more sticky, messy hands (thanks, wooden sticks!).

Here's how it went down:

I mixed chopped cherries with some plain unsweetened almond yogurt, added a little golden maple syrup for sweetness, and then threw in some of my clean vanilla protein powder (optional) to make it extra awesome. Stirred it all together until it was perfectly combined, then poured little batches onto a lined tray. Stuck in the wooden sticks and sprinkled a few with roasted almonds for that crunch factor.

Pop those babies in the freezer for an hour (seriously, one hour—that’s the magic!), then dipped them in melted dairy-free chocolate (yes, please) and added a few more almonds and colorful sprinkles (the good kind, no weird dyes here!).

Back into the freezer they went. Boom.

What happened next was chaos—but the fun kind. Kids were literally fighting over which one to eat first. It was like the Hunger Games, but with popsicles. Total win. 🙌 10/10, would recommend! And guess what? I can eat these too, since they’re dairy-free and refined sugar-free! Double high five! 🖐️🖐️

Here’s the best part: you don’t need a ton of fancy ingredients. Just grab these:

1. Plant-based yogurt

2. Maple syrup

3. Chopped cherries (fresh or frozen)

4. Wooden sticks

5. Roasted sliced almonds & Sprinkles (optional, but seriously, who doesn’t love sprinkles?)

   
   

So be the cool mom this weekend and make your kids (and your husband) super happy. And hey, it’s a win for you too. Go ahead, try this—your freezer’s about to get a whole lot cooler. 😎

Cherry Froyo Chocolate Pops by Wholefoodjourney

Easy Rice Bowl with Veggies for Cranky Kids or Picky Eaters

We all have those days—kids are cranky, nothing sounds good to them, and you just need a quick, nourishing meal without a fight. That’s when I pull out our ultimate staple:

rice with colorful veggies 🌈🍚—a lifesaver in our house!

Here’s why it’s a go-to:

✅ Minimal effort, maximum nourishment

✅ Perfect for picky eaters

✅ Done in 20 minutes—hands-free if you have a rice cooker (mine is linked on my website’s shop page!)

How to make it in no time:

🥕 Steam pre-cut veggies like carrots, zucchini, bell pepper.. (meal prep for the win!) or just grab frozen organic peas, corn, or whatever your kids love.

🍚 Rice cooker = best mom hack → Set it, walk away, and come back to perfect rice every time.

🧈 Mix it all together with organic butter and/or extra virgin olive oil, salt, and herbs (if your kids like them).

🍗 Want more protein? Add whatever works—chicken, eggs, beans… easy!

This bowl disappears in minutes every time. No junk, no stress, just real, comforting food. 🍽️