Low Fat Apple Cider Donuts
Discover the perfect guilt-free indulgence with these Low Fat Apple Cider Donuts, a baked twist on the autumn classic. Infused with the deep, spiced flavor of reduced apple cider and made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce, these donuts are a healthier alternative to their fried counterparts. Lightly dusted with a cinnamon-sugar coating, they offer just the right amount of sweetness without overpowering. Ready in under 40 minutes and baked to golden perfection in a donut pan, these treats are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Whether you're looking for a low-calorie baked good or a fall-inspired recipe, these apple cider donuts are sure to impress and satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups apple cider
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- non-stick cooking spray
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, reduce the apple cider to about 1/2 cup by simmering for approximately 10–15 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, mix the applesauce, light brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and the reduced cider until fully combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until no flour streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
Spoon the batter into a large resealable plastic bag and cut one corner to create a piping bag. Pipe the batter into each cavity of the donut pan, filling about 3/4 full.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donut comes out clean.
Remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Once the donuts have cooled slightly, lightly coat them with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Serve and enjoy your low-fat apple cider donuts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1807 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.4 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2050 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 397.5 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 198.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 954 mg | 20% | |
*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.
