Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Baked Apple Cider Donuts. Infused with fresh apple cider and a hint of cinnamon, these wholesome treats are crafted with whole wheat pastry flour and coconut sugar for a healthier spin on a classic favorite. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, they offer a comforting sweetness that pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or warm apple cider.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup apple cider
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1¾ 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 topping)
- ½ cup organic cane sugar (for topping)
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together apple cider, unsweetened applesauce, coconut sugar, Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, and egg until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Spray two donut pans with cooking spray and fill each cavity with batter.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes or until donuts spring back when touched.
- Let cool slightly before coating in melted coconut oil and dipping in cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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