Baked Vegan Apple Cider Donuts

These easy baked apple cider donuts come together with 10 ingredients, in about 30 minutes. They're dairy-free, egg-free, vegan-friendly, and can easily be made gluten-free. Top with a cinnamon sugar coating for a delicious fall-inspired dessert!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings donuts

Calories 309kcal

Author Jenna Urben

Equipment

Donut pan

Ingredients

For the Donuts

1 ½ cups apple cider
1 ½ cup flour
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
2 tablespoons dairy-free milk

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Start by reducing the apple cider in a small saucepan on the stove. To do this, bring apple cider to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes. Once reduced to about ½ cup, remove from heat and let cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Pour in reduced apple cider, melted vegan butter, and dairy-free milk. Stir to combine, being careful not to over mix! If the batter seems too dry, add extra dairy-free milk in one tablespoon at a time.
Pipe the batter into a prepared donut pan, filling about ¾ of the way full. Bake at 350F for about 10 minutes. Flip baked donuts onto a cooling rack and let cool completely!
To make cinnamon sugar coating, melt vegan butter. In a small bowl, whisk together sugar and cinnamon. Brush the tops of each donut with melted butter and dip into the cinnamon sugar.

Notes

Best if enjoyed fresh! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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