Baked Applesauce Donuts Recipe

Ingredients

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup milk

For the cinnamon sugar coating (optional)

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp melted butter

Cooking Time

• Prep time: 10 minutes

• Bake time: 12–15 minutes

• Total time: 25 minutes

Serving

• Makes 8 donuts

Instructions

1. Preheat and prepare the pan:
   
   Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Mix the dry ingredients:
   
   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. Combine wet ingredients:
   
   In a separate bowl, whisk egg, applesauce, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and milk until smooth.

4. Combine everything:
   
   Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until blended. Do not overmix; the batter should be thick but smooth.

5. Fill the pan:
   
   Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut molds, filling each about three-quarters full.

6. Bake:
   
   Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the donuts spring back when lightly touched. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

7. Add the coating:
   
   Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush each donut lightly with melted butter, then toss in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.

Tips

• Use chunky applesauce for extra texture and apple flavor.

• Add chopped nuts or raisins for a fun twist.

• These donuts taste great warm, but you can store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition (per donut)

• Calories: 190

• Protein: 3g

• Carbohydrates: 28g

• Fat: 7g

• Fiber: 1g

These Baked Applesauce Donuts are soft, fragrant, and easy to make — the kind of homemade comfort you’ll want on repeat all fall long.