Buckwheat Apple Pan Fritters

Nix the deep fryer in favour of a heavy frying pan and a touch of canola oil for these sweet, nutty snacks you can have for breakfast! They're completely vegan, nut free, 100% whole grain and GLUTEN FREE too!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 2 apples

Ingredients

• 2  large apples, peeled in alternating ribbons stem to stern (vertically)
• 1  cup  dark buckwheat flour
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4  teaspoons  ground flax seeds
• 1⁄4 cup  pure apple cider (not alcoholic)
• 2  tablespoons dark amber maple syrup
• 1  tablespoon canola oil or 1  tablespoon coconut oil, for cooking
•  dark amber maple syrup, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. Using a mandoline, slice each apple into even, thin rings (I suggest no more than 4-5mm thick). Place into a bowl of lemon water to stop browning while preparing the batter.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and flaxseed.
3. Add the apple cider and maple syrup and whisk to make a smooth batter.
4. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-low heat and add the oil.
5. Pat apple slices dry and dip in the batter, evenly coating both sides.
6. Add to the hot pan and cook until batter is crisp on the underside and the apple is halfway cooked, about 5 minutes.
7. Flip slices and cook on the other side until the batter is crispy and the apple is fork-tender.
8. Serve immediately with a drizzle of syrup if desired.