Description
Irresistible Baked Apple Donuts for Cozy Fall Mornings
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour.)
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (Can reduce for a lighter treat.)
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder (Ensure it’s fresh.)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (Enhances flavor.)
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (Adjust to spice preference.)
- 1 tsp Apple Pie Spice (Or make your own blend.)
- 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce (Can swap with homemade applesauce or mashed bananas.)
- 1/2 cup Good Olive Oil (Melted coconut oil is a good alternative.)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Use pure for best flavor.)
- 1/4 cup Melted Butter (Substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free.)
- 1/2 cup Cinnamon Sugar Mixture (Combine sugar and cinnamon.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and apple pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the unsweetened applesauce, good olive oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture.
- Fill each cavity of the donut pan with the batter about ¾ full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the donuts are golden brown.
- Let the donuts cool for about 5 minutes, then dip in melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.
- Allow the donuts to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These donuts freeze well; wrap individually and store in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg