Frittelle di Mele

Frittelle di Mele are delightful Italian apple fritters made with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a paleo breakfast. These warm, crispy treats are naturally sweetened, offering a guilt-free indulgence to start your day.

Frittelle di Mele
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Italian
210 kcal

Ingredients

  • Green apples - 2 medium, peeled and grated
  • Almond flour - 100 grams
  • Coconut flour - 30 grams
  • Eggs - 2 large
  • Honey - 2 tablespoons
  • Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
  • Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Coconut oil - for frying

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, combine grated apples, almond flour, coconut flour, eggs, honey, cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Spoon the batter into the hot oil, forming small fritters (about 2 tablespoons each).
  4. Fry the fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  5. Remove the fritters and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  6. Serve warm, optionally dusted with a bit more cinnamon or drizzled with honey.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Carbs: 28 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Cholesterol: 186 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in fiber from apples, promoting digestive health.
  • Contains healthy fats from coconut oil and almond flour, supporting heart health.

Tags

ItalianPaleoBreakfast