Heart-Healthy Apple Cider Doughnuts

Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Apple Cider Doughnuts, a wholesome twist on a fall classic! Made with whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened applesauce, and heart-healthy vegetable oil, these baked doughnuts deliver all the flavor you crave without the excess. The rich blend of apple cider, warm cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg brings seasonal spice to every bite, while low-fat buttermilk ensures a tender, moist texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, these baked beauties are a perfect better-for-you treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Enjoy them plain or with a light cinnamon sugar dusting for an extra touch of sweetness!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a doughnut pan with a small amount of heart-healthy oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, beat together the unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Add the low-fat buttermilk and apple cider to the wet ingredients, mixing until well incorporated. Then, stir in the vegetable oil.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, gently mixing until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the doughnuts tough.

Step 6

Carefully spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Enjoy your heart-healthy apple cider doughnuts as they are, or sprinkle with a light dusting of cinnamon sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2038.3

Total Fat 76.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 379.5mg	0%
Sodium 2263.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 306.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.5g	0%
Total Sugars 110.7g
Protein 53.7g	0%

Vitamin D 177.2IU	0%
Calcium 455.9mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 1784.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 57.6%