Healthier Cinnamon Spice Donuts

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These healthier baked donuts are topped with a brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. When taken out of the donut pan, the brown sugar mixture has sunk and is now on the bottom, almost like an upside down cake. They are made with almond milk and Swerve®, making them just a bit healthier than a fried donut.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 donuts
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

Donuts:

  • ½ cup almond milk, at room temperature

  • 2 tablespoons almond milk, at room temperature

  • 1 large egg, at room temperature

  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar substitute (such as Swerve®)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • teaspoon ground allspice

Topping:

  • ½ cup brown sugar substitute (such as Swerve®)

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute (such as Swerve®)

  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 donut pans with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. Place 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons almond milk, egg, butter, and vanilla in a bowl and mix well. Add granulated sugar substitute and mix until well combined.

  3. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and allspice together. Add to the egg mixture and stir to combine. Pour into the donut pans, filling each cavity 3/4 full.

  4. Mix 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute and cinnamon together for the topping. Sprinkle over the donuts. Drizzle melted butter over the tops.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 21 minutes. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, the transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

70 Calories
3g Fat
31g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 70
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 104mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 3%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 30mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.