Baked doughnuts with strawberries and apples

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These strawberry-apple baked doughnuts are a tasty, light option for those who want to combine indulgence and balance. Made with real Quebec apples and fresh strawberries, they're as moist as you could wish for, for a fruity, colorful combination that's sure to please young and old alike.

Unlike fried doughnuts, this baked version reduces the amount of fat without compromising taste or texture. The combination of crispy apples and juicy strawberries results in a batter rich in fruit pieces, ideal for a healthy snack, lunch on the go or a light dessert.

As well as being simple to prepare, these fritters showcase local, seasonal fruit, while diversifying the way you cook apples. A treat to enjoy at any time of day, with a glass of milk, smoothie or coffee.

Ingredients

1 egg

⅓ cup granulated sugar

½ cup milk or vegetable drink

¼ cup plain Greek yogurt

¼ cup vegetable oil

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. ground cinnamon

¼ tsp. ground nutmeg (optional)

1 small apple, peeled and grated

½ cup fresh Quebec strawberries, cut into small pieces

For the glaze:

⅔ cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp. milk or vegetable drink

¼ tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a doughnut pan with a little oil or cooking spray.
In a large bowl, beat the egg with the sugar, then add the milk, Greek yogurt, oil and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
Gently stir dry ingredients into wet mixture without overmixing.
Add the grated apple and strawberries to the mixture and fold in gently.
Pour the batter into the doughnut tin, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
Bake for 14 minutes, or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Leave the doughnuts to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then remove from the tin and cool completely on a wire rack.
Mix the glaze ingredients and dip the tops of the cooled doughnuts in the glaze. Allow to set, then serve.