Heart-Healthy Apple Cider Doughnuts
Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Apple Cider Doughnuts, a delicious and wholesome twist on the classic treat. Crafted with whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened applesauce, and heart-healthy vegetable oil, these baked doughnuts deliver all the warmth and sweetness of their fried counterparts without compromising on nutrition. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a splash of tangy apple cider, they offer a delightful fall-inspired flavor that's perfect for breakfast or dessert. Quick to make and oven-baked, these doughnuts are light yet satisfying, ideal for those seeking a healthier way to enjoy their favorite treats. Make them extra special with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or enjoy them as-is for a naturally sweet, heart-friendly snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat pastry flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.75 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 0.75 cup Apple cider
- 0.25 cup Heart-healthy vegetable oil (such as canola oil)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a doughnut pan with a small amount of heart-healthy oil or cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, beat together the unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
Add the low-fat buttermilk and apple cider to the wet ingredients, mixing until well incorporated. Then, stir in the vegetable oil.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, gently mixing until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the doughnuts tough.
Carefully spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the doughnuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your heart-healthy apple cider doughnuts as they are, or sprinkle with a light dusting of cinnamon sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.4 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 380 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2264 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.3 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.7 g | ||
| Protein | 53.7 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 456 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1784 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
