Baked Apple Donuts
Baked Apple Donuts are a cozy fall treat that combines warm apples and cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup applesauce or apple butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a donut pan by greasing it or using non-stick spray.
- Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the applesauce, egg, melted butter, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Fill the donut pan cavities about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until donuts spring back when touched.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then toss in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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