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Baked Applesauce Donuts

Baked Applesauce Donuts: A Healthier Sweet Treat to Savor

Baked Applesauce Donuts are a delightful treat that caters to gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free diets without sacrificing flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour with xanthan gum
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure gluten-free if required
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil/margarine for vegan
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar or erythritol for sugar-free
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar or erythritol for sugar-free
  • 1 large Egg or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce for vegan
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 1/2 cup Milk or plant-based milk for vegan
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar or erythritol for sugar-free
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, unsweetened applesauce, and milk to the creamed mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients gently until just combined.
  6. Fill each cavity of the prepared donut pan about halfway with the batter.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the donuts in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Brush warm donuts with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Avoid overmixing the batter for fluffy donuts.

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