Description
These wholesome apple cider donuts offer a nutritious, light alternative to deep-fried versions while capturing the essence of fall. By using a concentrated apple cider reduction and creamy greek yogurt, these donuts achieve a tender, moist cake-like texture packed with orchard-fresh flavor. Perfect as a guilt-free breakfast treat or an afternoon snack, this recipe replaces heavy oils with protein-rich yogurt for a balanced, satisfying bite that satisfies your cravings without the post-indulgence heaviness.
Ingredients
2 cups apple cider
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup plain full-fat greek yogurt
1/2 cup coconut sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1.5 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 large egg
Instructions
Simmer apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, then cool completely.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a donut pan with cooking spray.
Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix the cooled cider reduction, greek yogurt, sugar, and egg until smooth.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
Pipe the batter into donut molds, filling each cavity three-quarters full.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Ensure the apple cider reduction is completely cool before mixing to avoid cooking the egg or curdling the yogurt. Substitute whole wheat flour with oat flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 18mg