Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each donut cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the donuts are baking, combine the sugar and cinnamon for rolling in a small bowl.
- Once baked, let the donuts cool for a few minutes before rolling them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can substitute half the sugar with a sugar alternative.
- These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg