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Vegan Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 donuts
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Vegan Apple Cider Donuts are a delightful, plant-based twist on a classic treat, featuring warm cinnamon and apple cider flavors baked to perfection. Made with whole wheat pastry flour and naturally sweetened with applesauce, they are perfect for autumn or any time you crave a cozy, guilt-free dessert. Topped with a cinnamon sugar coating and brushed with melted vegan butter or coconut oil, these donuts are moist, flavorful, and best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

Ingredients

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Donuts

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or white flour)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup soy milk (or other non-dairy milk)
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter or coconut oil

Topping

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons melted vegan butter or coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a donut pan (or two if you have them) with non-stick spray to ensure easy donut removal.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Pour in the apple cider, soy milk, unsweetened applesauce, and melted vegan butter or coconut oil. Stir gently with a large spoon to combine all ingredients without overmixing, keeping the batter slightly lumpy for tender donuts.
  4. Fill the donut pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut cavities, filling each about three-quarters full. Alternatively, use a piping bag fitted with a large tip to neatly pipe the batter evenly into each cavity.
  5. Bake the donuts: Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden brown and the donuts spring back when gently pressed.
  6. Cool donuts: Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 2 minutes before inverting them onto a cooling rack. Repeat this process for the remaining batter if using more than one pan.
  7. Prepare the topping: While the donuts bake, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl. In a separate bowl, melt the vegan butter or coconut oil.
  8. Coat the donuts: Brush each warm donut all over with melted vegan butter or coconut oil, then dip them into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat thoroughly. Alternatively, brush only the tops and sprinkle cinnamon sugar if you prefer a lighter coating.
  9. Serve: Enjoy the donuts fresh for the best texture and flavor. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Gluten free option: Use a gluten-free flour blend such as oat or spelt flour though this has not been tested extensively.
  • Oil free variation: Replace the melted oil in the batter with extra applesauce and skip the butter/oil on the coating, simply dust with cinnamon sugar.
  • Sweetener substitutions: Coconut sugar can be used instead of granulated sugar for a different flavor profile.
  • Applesauce substitution: If unavailable, replace with apple butter, non-dairy yogurt, or more melted vegan butter or coconut oil.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/vegan-apple-cider-donuts-recipe/