Description
Light, fluffy, and baked—not fried—these mini cinnamon sugar donuts are a quick and delicious plant-based treat perfect for any time of day. Coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar blend, they offer nostalgic flavor with a healthier twist.
Ingredients
1 cup spelt flour (or all-purpose flour)
1/3 cup sugar or unrefined sweetener
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk of choice
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
2 tbsp melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar (for coating)
1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the milk, vanilla extract, vinegar, and oil until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold about ¾ full.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the donuts spring back lightly when touched.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Brush each cooled donut lightly with melted butter or coconut oil.
- Dip the donuts into the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Add ¼ tsp pumpkin spice for a seasonal twist.
Replace the coating with melted chocolate for a dessert variation.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Reheat gently to maintain softness; avoid overheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini donut
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg