The crunchy cinnamon sugar on top makes these baked Glazed Cinnamon Apple Donuts a sweet treat for breakfast. Two times the apple goodness keeps this apple donut recipe soft for days.
Now that we are in the middle of September, I am in full blown fall mode. The problem is that fall doesn't come to Florida until at least November. So, what is a girl to do?
So far, I have pull out all the fall decor, kept the air conditioner running at a cool 72 degrees, and started baking with apples.
And as I write this, I have a pot of homemade apple butter bubbling on our stove top, and the kitchen smells absolutely amazing.
I bought another bag of apples the other day because I was craving a slice of this Caramel Apple Bundt Cake. Since there were still a few extra apples in our fridge I was going to make another batch of these Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts too.
But at the last second I changed my mind and made these easy baked apple donuts instead. These fall donuts have plenty of shredded apples, apple cider, and Greek yogurt in them. That totally makes them healthy, right?
Ok, so maybe I just like to pretend that adding fruit to things turns them into a healthy breakfast treat. My hubby just rolls his eyes at me whenever I suggest that.
Want more apple donuts? These Apple Praline Donuts and these Butterscotch Apple Cake Donuts are a few of our favorites.
How to make Glazed Cinnamon Apple Donuts
Cream: Mix together the softened butter and sugar, then add the other wet ingredients.
Stir: Add all the dry ingredients in a bowl and stir together.
Add: Alternately add the flour mixture and apple cider to the butter ingredients.
Shred: Use a food processor to shred apples quickly. Stir them into the batter gently.
Fill: Spoon the donut batter into a large ziplock bag and cut one corner off. Fill a greased donut pan half full and bake.
Glaze: Dip the tops of the apple baked donuts into the apple cider glaze and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve immediately.
Store: Once the glaze has set up, place the donuts in a very loosely sealed container. These donuts really are best the day they are made. The glaze will start to soak into the donuts the longer they sit in a covered container.
PRO TIP: If you are making these donuts ahead of time, add the glaze the day you will be serving them.
More apple breakfast recipes
- Apple Bread Pudding
- Caramel Apple Scones
- Apple Pecan Streusel Muffins
- Maple Bacon Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake
- Apple Waffles
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Recipe
Glazed Cinnamon Apple Donuts
The crunchy cinnamon sugar makes these baked Glazed Cinnamon Apple Donuts a sweet treat for breakfast. Two times the apple goodness keeps them soft for days.
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅓ cup apple cider
- 1 cup shredded apples
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons apple cider
- cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large donut pan with non-stick baking spray.
- Beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the yogurt, egg, and vanilla and beat again.
- Sift together the baking powder, baking soda, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add this alternately with the apple cider to the butter mixture.
- Stir in the shredded apples by hand.
- Spoon the batter into a greased donut pan, filling the cavities only ½ full. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool in the donut pan for 2-3 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cool completely.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider. Dip the tops of the cooled donuts in the glaze.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Let set. Store in a loosely sealed container for 1-2 days.
Notes
*The glaze will start to soak into the donuts the longer they are stored. You can also double the glaze ingredients and dunk them a second time for better glaze coverage. If you do this, add the cinnamon sugar after the second round.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 238Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 218mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 2gSugar: 25gProtein: 4g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*The post for Glazed Cinnamon Apple Donuts was first published on October 30, 2014. The photos and post have been updated and republished September 14, 2020.
marcie
I'd love to get my hands on one of these beauties! I love all the chunks of apples and that glaze is just the stuff!
Jocelyn Brubaker
The glaze was irresistible!! 🙂 Thanks Marcie!
Amanda
That glaze is amazing!
DessertForTwo
I bake donuts in the afternoon, too. And then we eat them for dessert. No shame in our game 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Absolutely! 😉 Thanks Christina!
katie
I love Crunch Pak apples! These donuts look fab!
Jennie+@themessybakerblog
Yup, I closed the windows today too. It is certainly brisk outside. I'm thinking a brisk day such as this deserves a donut. These look amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jennie! I'm so sad that Fall has turned colder.. I just might need a donut every day!!! 😉
Chels+R.
Love those apple bits inside! Yum!
Elizabeth+@+SugarHero.com
I'll take one of these to warm me up any day! Who needs a jacket when you can have a warm doughnut? 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha! You're too funny! 😉 Thanks Elizabeth!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Woah, these donuts look gorgeous, Jocelyn! Apple cinnamon donuts with a glaze? Amazing! And pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks for the pin love, Gayle! 🙂
Zainab
The juicy baked apples peeking out....YUM!!
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled
YUM! I would love a dozen of the cinnamon apple donuts right now! 🙂 Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks for the pin love, Jenn! 🙂
Jen @ Baked by an Inrtovert
These donuts look so fluffy and thick. I could one or two, okay, maybe three with my coffee this morning.
Tonia
Those cute little doughnuts must taste just like fall!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, they do!! 😉 Thanks Tonia!
Jenny+Flake
What fun little donuts!! Love these flavors 🙂 xo
Lynn Lovejoy @ Order in the Kitchen
OMG these look SO delicious! Wish I had one with my coffee right about now!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Lynn! 🙂
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
i want to go tubing... so fun!
I want one .. I need one of these donuts in front of me right now! And that glaze on top... divine!
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me
Oh I need one... or two... or three of these right now with my coffee. Looks like I will have to pull out my donut pan and get to baking.
Jocelyn Brubaker
They really were THAT good! 😉 Thanks Amy!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
YES! My coffee needs one of these donuts this morning! Pinned!
Heather @ Shards of Lavender
Fall has hit here(again) this morning and I love it! We've been raking the leaves into piles for jumping. Yes, my kids are 13 and 19, but you're never too old to jump in leaves! I love the puffiness of these apples and my new donut pan needs to be broken in. Headed over to grab the recipe!
Jocelyn Brubaker
That's great that your kids still love jumping into the leaves at those ages! 🙂 Thanks Heather!
Aimee+@+ShugarySweets
I haven't made donuts in far too long...this needs to change!! LOVE these sweet apple donuts, and the glaze. YES!
Mir
I love donuts!! Anytime. These look so thick and cakey and wonderful with all that glaze. Perfect for a fall breakfast!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Mir! 😉