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Last updated on May 14, 2018. Originally posted on October 21, 2015 By Maryea / 8 Comments

Spiced Apple Cider Baked Donuts

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These Baked Apple Cider Donuts are perfect for fall baking! This is a healthy, whole grain recipe that my kids gobbled up in no time. It's easy to make your own healthy donuts at home!

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There’s a local donut shop where I live, Bill’s Donuts, that’s pretty much a legend.  It’s a tiny shop that people flock to, creating long lines every weekend. I’ve lived here for over 6 years and have only been there once.  It happens to be right across from our church and my parents, brothers, and their families were in town and asked if we could go after church.  My kids were ecstatic.

Don’t get me wrong.  Those donuts were good.  But guess what?  My kids were equally ecstatic about these homemade baked donuts.  And because overly sweet treats like traditional donuts give me a stomach ache, I thought these were better.  These Baked Apple Cider Donuts are perfect for fall baking! This is a healthy, whole grain recipe that my kids gobbled up in no time. It's easy to make your own healthy donuts at home!These came about because I bought some apple cider to make my favorite Apple Pancakes. We don’t drink much besides water (and coffee!) around here, so I knew I needed to come up with something else to make with the apple cider.  I bought a donut pan last year, but haven’t used it much, so I figured Apple Cider Donuts would be the perfect fall baking treat.These Baked Apple Cider Donuts are perfect for fall baking! This is a healthy, whole grain recipe that my kids gobbled up in no time. It's easy to make your own healthy donuts at home!

 

 

If you don’t have a donut pan, you can make these into donut “holes” using a mini muffin pan.  Since I only have one donut pan with space for 6 donuts, I made a combination of both.  The traditional donut shape is fun, but the “holes” are equally delicious.  I made these with much less sugar than traditional donuts, but they still have a great flavor.  They are spiced perfectly in delicious fall fashion and concentrated apple cider gives a subtle apple flavor.  I simmered my apple cider for 15-20 minutes to reduce it and concentrate the flavor.  It’s definitely worth the extra step! These Baked Apple Cider Donuts are perfect for fall baking! This is a healthy, whole grain recipe that my kids gobbled up in no time. It's easy to make your own healthy donuts at home!I also used oat flour instead of whole wheat flour.  It worked perfectly! They have a light crumb and a slightly nutty flavor from the oats.  If you don’t have oat flour,

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These Baked Apple Cider Donuts are perfect for fall baking! This is a healthy, whole grain recipe that my kids gobbled up in no time. It's easy to make your own healthy donuts at home!

Spiced Apple Cider Baked Donuts


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  • Author: Healthy Happy Mama
  • Total Time: 38-40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 donuts and 24 donut holes 1x
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Description

These baked donuts are dairy-free, gluten-free, and lower in sugar than a traditional donuts.  They are a perfect healthy fall treat!


Ingredients

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For the Donuts

1 1/2 cups apple cider (reduced to 1/2 cup–directions in recipe)

2 cinnamon sticks (optional)

2 cups oat flour

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup coconut sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)+1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1 large egg (room temperature)

2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Topping

1/3 cup coconut sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted


Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Grease your pans and set aside. (You may use all donut pans, all mini-muffin pans, or a combination of both.)

In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider and cinnamon sticks, if using to a slow boil.  Reduce the heat and simmer until it is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15-20 minutes.  Place the cider in the fridge to cool.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and coconut sugar. Set aside.

Measure your almond milk and add the apple cider vinegar. Set aside.  Whisk the egg in a separate medium bowl.  Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract and whisk again.  Add the milk and apple cider and whisk until smooth.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.

Gently pour the batter into the pans.  Fill the donut pan about 3/4 of the way full and the mini-muffin pans about 1/2 way full.  Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean, about 8-10 minutes.  Allow the donuts to cool before removing from the pans.

For the topping, mix the coconut sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl and have your melted coconut oil in a separate bowl. Dip the top of the donuts into the melted coconut oil and then dip them into the cinnamon sugar mixture.  For the donut holes, dip the whole hole into the oil and then cover it with the cinnamon sugar.  Enjoy!

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
  • Category: donuts
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 292
  • Sugar: 22.1g
  • Sodium: 49.3mg
  • Fat: 9.6g
  • Carbohydrates: 42.3g
  • Protein: 0.9g

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you can easily make it by blending rolled oats in your blender.  If you use certified gluten-free oats, these are a gluten-free treat!

If you’re craving donuts this fall, this is a perfect way to satisfy the craving in a healthy way.

 

 

 

These Baked Apple Cider Donuts are perfect for fall baking! This is a healthy, whole grain recipe that my kids gobbled up in no time. It's easy to make your own healthy donuts at home!

 

 

 

 

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  1. Tara says

    September 27, 2021 at 9:01 pm

    These look sooo good!! Trying to make them paleo, can I sub the oat flour for almond or any other?

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 6, 2021 at 11:23 am

      I haven’t tried it, but if I do I’ll report back!

      Reply
  2. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

    October 30, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    These look awesome! Traditional donuts give me an upset stomach as well but these look right up my alley. I especially love the cinnamon sugar coating made with coconut sugar 🙂

    Reply
  3. Dietitian Jess says

    October 22, 2015 at 8:57 am

    I tried to buy a donut pan last weekend because I always see fantastic recipes like these I’m desperate to try, but I couldn’t find one 🙁 I wonder if this recipe would work in regular sized muffin tins!? Anyways- they sound like a perfect bite of fall <3

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    • Maryea says

      October 23, 2015 at 7:27 am

      I think they’d work in a full sized muffin tin, too. They would be more like a muffin than a donut, but the flavor would still be great.

      As for the donut pan, I’ve seen them at Khols, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Target. If all else fails: AMAZON!!

      Reply
  4. Kristin says

    October 22, 2015 at 7:30 am

    Thanks so much! I use 1/4 cup of applesauce per egg in your muffin recipes and they always turn out great! I’m happy to know that same substitution may work here as well. These look too amazing not to try. I’ll report back!

    Reply
  5. Kristin says

    October 21, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    I ask this question with so many of your recipes, I apologize in advance! I’ve never made homemade donuts before — do you think this recipe would work using an egg substitute? We are working around an egg allergy. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 22, 2015 at 7:05 am

      Don’t apologize! I did a quick google search of “vegan donuts” and saw that most recipes either called for “1 egg replacement” or apple sauce. I think apple sauce would work here. Obviously the texture will change a little, but 1/4 cup should do it. Let me know how it goes!

      Reply

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