Feb. 12, 2021

Baked Heart Shaped Apple Donuts

These baked apple donuts combine spelt flour, warm spices, and blended apples for a soft, tender texture. As they bake, the apples add moisture and a subtle sweetness that pairs with the light glaze on top. Made without frying, this recipe is simple to prepare and works well for breakfast, snacks, or a quick homemade dessert.

Glazed donuts with a smooth finish and tender texture

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups spelt flour
  • ½ cup organic cane sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 Autumn Glory apple, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 ½ cup unsweetened soy milk
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or any liquid oil of choice)

Icing

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract, or more to taste
  • Sprinkles for garnish, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease your donut pan.
  2. Add spelt flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into a bowl. Mix until combined. Set aside.
  3. Add the diced apple into a microwave-safe bowl along with 1 tablespoon of water. Cover with a plate and microwave for 4 minutes or until fork-tender.
  4. Transfer apples to a blender along with soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and avocado oil. Blend until smooth. Pour onto the dry ingredients and mix to incorporate.
  5. Pour the batter into your donut pan, filling it about ¾ full, and bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the donut pan and let cool completely.
  7. Prepare the icing by combining all ingredients in a bowl. Mix until smooth. Taste and add some almond extract if you want a stronger almond flavor.
  8. Dip each donut into the icing and place on a plate, decorate (if desired), and let the icing set completely.
  9. If the icing stiffens as you ice your donuts, place it in the microwave for 10 seconds, stir, and continue icing.
  10. These donuts are best when fresh, but can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

NOTES:

* The donut pan used yields small donuts. If your donut pan is bigger, adjust the baking time accordingly.

Recipe created by Murielle Banackissa for Superfresh Growers.

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