Apple Cinnamon Donuts

It's the time of year where I have lots of apples to use up. So here it is- apple cinnamon donuts. Quick and easy to make, kid-approved. These are gluten free and vegan. They are nice and moist and did I mention delicious!

2                 Apples, grated (leave the skin on).
1/3 cup      Canola oil
3/4 cup      Brown rice flour
1/3 cup      Oat flour (use gluten free if needed).
3/4 cup      Arrowroot starch
1 1/2 tsp   Baking powder
2 tsp          Cinnamon
1 tsp          Ginger
1/2 tsp      Salt
1/8 tsp      Baking soda
1/4 tsp      Xanthan gum
3/4 cup     Maple syrup
6 Tbsp       Apple sauce, unsweetened 
2 tsp         Vanilla 

1. Preheat oven to 325F
2. Mix flours, arrowroot starch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and xanthan gum.
3. Add the oil, applesauce, vanilla, and maple syrup.
4. Add in grated apples. 
5. Fill 12 donut molds, spreading the batter evenly around each. 
6. Bake for 8 minutes, rotate and bake for another 8 minutes. 
7. Cool donuts in the mold for 15 minutes before removing and icing.  

*I like to use a maple flavoured icing on these donuts. 

Looking for more dessert ideas to use up those in season fruits? Contact Jill, Nurture The Future's Registered Dietitian @[email protected] ​

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