Fall Eats: Chai-der and Apple Fritters

First of all, no more apologies for lateness.  G is keeping us both busy, and is growing so fast.  I am finding less time, and more creative ways to cook, and as always have so many recipes to share and no time to do it.  Regardless, I will share when I can, and if you get antsy for more you can always ask :)

My favorite season is upon us, and with it comes a plethora of apples, preferrably picked from your favorite local orchard.  I am definitely not complaining, in fact, I find apples to be the best thing to have an over stock of.  You can make pie, crisp, applesauce, pancakes WITH applesauce, or just drink some warm apple cider... the list is endless.  So, in honor of fall, and the endless list of possibilities, I give you "chai-der" and apple fritters!

Chai-der

(super easy)

• 1 mug of cider
• chai tea of your choosing

Heat cider in pan or microwave.  Put in mug, let tea steep, drink... you will NOT be disappointed.  And for the more adventurous, you can steam the cider like milk would be in a latte and REALLY go crazy.  Also delicious but a little more work and clean up!

Apple Fritters

(makes 8ish)

• 1 cup grated ripe apples, juice squeezed out, firmly packed (3 small apples, skin removed)
• 1 apple, peeled and finely diced
• 1/4 cup juice from grated apples
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• maple syrup or honey (optional topping or add to batter for sweeter flavor)
• butter or coconut oil (for frying)

Place the all ingredients but coconut flour in bowl and combine well using a fork.  Then sprinkle the coconut flour on top and fold in.  Heat coconut oil in a frying pan on medium-low heat and add 1/4 cup of the batter per fritter.  Load up that pan!

Cook for 4-5 minutes then flip over, squish out the sides, and cook through. Remove and repeat.

Top with maple syrup, honey, butter, almond butter... again the list is endless!

Enjoy :)