Baked Cinnamon Donuts
These cinnamon donuts are so moist and tender. They are baked in the oven and they are low-fat.
Since I have bought a donut pan, I am having so much fun baking donuts. They are easy and fast to make. The flavors are endless.
These guilt-free treats are the perfect snack for kids. Flavor with cinnamon and top with a vanilla glaze, they make a quick and healthy breakfast.
This recipe is inspired from Sally’s Baking Addiction’s recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp Plain Greek Yogurt
- 4 Tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- Vanilla Glaze
- ½ c powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tsp milk or almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F degrees and spray donut pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside. In a small bowl, add applesauce,yogurt, egg, vanilla and melted butter. Whisk or stir to combine. Slowly add to the dry ingredients. Stir until *just combined.* Do not overmix.
- Using a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner cut off, pipe the batter carefully into prepared donut pan making sure each cavity is only ⅔ full. Bake for 10-12 minutes (donuts should be fluffy and should spring back when touched.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from pan, about 5 minutes. Dip into glaze.
- While donuts are baking or cooling, combine the powdered sugar + vanilla extract. Add the milk one teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
- Dip the donuts into the glaze after they’ve cooled for 5 minutes out of the oven.
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I'm Marie Poulin, thank you for stopping by my kitchen. I favor fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. I am passionate about Healthy Food!
It’s official. I need a donut pan. Found you on Facebook… happiest happy birthday! Your blog is beautiful!
Thank you so much Heather! I love my donut pan! I am sure you will enjoy it also! Have a wonderful day! Marie
Did you use a standard size donut pan or the mini version for this recipe. Thanks and they look great by the way. I will be trying this recipe asap.
Mark, I used the mini donut pan. They are addictive! Thanks for stopping by! Marie
Dear Marie,
These donuts look amazing. I’d like to try making them, but I don’t have a donut pan. Is there a way to make them without using a donut pan? Thanks.
Maria
Dear Maria, Yo can use a muffin pan. They taste like mini muffins. I used a mini donut pan. Enjoy! Marie
Thanks – I’ll give the muffin pan a try.
These just look as good as you describe them! Btw, love your website/blog and facebook page. I have always loved the color green and anything with lime in it. Lately I’ve been drawn more and more to orange as well and since I’ve always loved orange food (butternut squash, clementines, etc.) it seemed and natural to me…and your logo just wraps it all up into one great image! Have you ever considered selling any kitchen decor with your logo artwork? I could see it being great on linen for kitchen curtains or even on crock pots to hold utensils. Beautiful!
Thank you Sharon!I am not ready right now to sell anything with my logo, but thank you for asking!
these donuts looks soooo delicious! it happens to be time for breakfast, and i am starving. your pictures are not helping my situation. i want one now!
I wish I can send you one right now! Have a great day! Marie
Just curious what the yield is on this for the minis. A dozen?
I was going to make some for a party but wasn’t sure how many batches I’d need.
Thanks!
~C
Catherine, it makes about a dozen minis. Hope you enjoy! Thanks! Marie