Description
Enjoy a light and fluffy treat with these baked cinnamon sugar donuts made from simple plant-based ingredients. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and lightly coated in cinnamon sugar, these donuts are a quick, easy, and guilt-free indulgence for any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (natural)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (natural)
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil or plant-based butter for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, granulated sugar (natural), and brown sugar (natural) until well combined. In a separate bowl, mix the plant-based milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract (natural), and natural gelling agent. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing until just combined without overworking the batter.
- Fill Your Donut Pan: Lightly grease a donut pan using vegetable oil or plant-based butter to prevent sticking. Spoon the batter into each mold, filling them about 3/4 full to allow for rising while baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the donuts for about 12-14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The donuts should be golden brown and spring back gently when touched.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the donuts are still warm, mix granulated sugar (natural) with extra ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Gently dip each donut in melted vegetable oil or plant-based butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Cool and Enjoy: Place the coated donuts on a wire rack to cool slightly before enjoying them warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep donuts light and airy.
- Use a piping bag to fill the donut molds evenly for a neater finish.
- Coat the donuts while still warm for a perfect sticky cinnamon sugar finish.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help batter blend smoothly and rise well.
- Grease your donut pan properly to avoid sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: baked cinnamon sugar donuts, plant-based donuts, cinnamon sugar coating, easy baked donuts, light donuts, gluten-free donuts