Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Baked Apple Cider Donuts are the perfect autumn treat that combines sweetness and warmth, making them an irresistible addition to your fall festivities. These soft and fluffy donuts are made healthier with whole wheat pastry flour and coconut sugar, providing a guilt-free indulgence you can enjoy any time of day. Infused with rich apple cider and aromatic cinnamon, they’re great for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack. Plus, they come together quickly—just 10 minutes of prep and 8 minutes in the oven! With the option to customize by adding nuts or dried fruits, these donuts offer versatility without compromising on flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup apple cider (not vinegar)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 ¾ cups whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (for coating)
- ½ cup organic cane sugar (for coating)
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix whole-wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together apple cider, applesauce, coconut sugar, Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, and egg until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Fill greased donut pans with batter.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes or until springy when pressed.
- Cool briefly then coat in melted coconut oil followed by a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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