No-Fry Chocolatety Apple Beignets

Beignets are a popular French pastry that is often associated with New Orleans cuisine. They are typically deep-fried, but this recipe offers a healthier alternative by baking them instead.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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No-Fry Chocolatety Apple Beignets

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, French Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Apples
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Core and slice the apples into rounds, about 1/4-inch thick.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
6. Dip each apple slice into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
7. Place the coated apple slices onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the beignets are golden brown and crispy.
9. While the beignets are baking, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
10. Remove the beignets from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
11. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the beignets and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.