Baked Sweet Potato Donuts

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Baked Sweet Potato Donuts
30 min.
12
132kcal

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If you're on the lookout for a delightful morning treat that’s both healthy and indulgent, look no further than these Baked Sweet Potato Donuts! Perfectly suited for vegetarians, vegans, and those seeking dairy-free options, these donuts are not only delicious but also surprisingly easy to make.

Imagine biting into a warm, fluffy donut that carries the subtle sweetness of sweet potatoes and the comforting aroma of cinnamon. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 12 delectable donuts that will impress both friends and family at brunch or as a quick breakfast option. The wholesome ingredients come together to create donuts that are lower in calories, clocking in at around 132 kcal each, making them a guilt-free treat.

The secret to their amazing flavor lies in the combination of mashed sweet potatoes and applesauce, which not only add moisture but also natural sweetness, reducing the need for too much sugar. Plus, they are baked, not fried, so you can enjoy them without the extra oil! Once baked, a simple brush of melted dairy-free margarine and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar elevate these donuts to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Whether you're savoring them with your morning coffee or serving them at a weekend brunch, these Baked Sweet Potato Donuts are guaranteed to bring joy to your table. Dive into this wholesome recipe and experience the delightful fusion of flavors that will keep you coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apple sauce 
  • tsp double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar 
  • tsp cinnamon 
  • Tbsp dairy-free margarine melted (such as Earth Balance)
  • 1.8 cup flour 
  • pinch salt 
  • 0.3 cup regular sugar 
  • Tbsp sugar 
  • 0.5  sweet potatoes and into boiled peeled mashed (, cut, and )

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blender
  • cookie cutter
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.In a medium bowl, mix the mashed sweet potato and applesauce together until combined.Using a stand-up mixer, and a paddle attachment, mix together all dry ingredients.Then add the sweet potato and applesauce mixture to the dry ingredients.
  2. Mix on low for 10 seconds and then move to high for about 30 – 45 seconds or until all ingredients are combined to form a dough. The dough will be slightly sticky.Prepare a well-floured surface.Gently, kneed the dough a couple of times to incorporate a bit more flour.Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to about a ½ inch thickness.Use two round cookie cutters, (one large, one small) to form the donut shape.Gently place uncooked donuts onto a greased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake for 6-9 minutes (Do not over cook.)For the Cinnamon Sugar
  4. Sprinkle, combine the cinnamon and sugar together in a bowl. When donuts are out of oven brush each with melted margarine and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories132kcal
Protein6.19%
Fat11.64%
Carbs82.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.85
Glycemic Load
15.4
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
4.7369565173336%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.28mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:132.09kcal
6.6%
Fat:1.72g
2.64%
Saturated Fat:0.42g
2.63%
Carbohydrates:27.3g
9.1%
Net Carbohydrates:26.36g
9.58%
Sugar:11.52g
12.81%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:118.39mg
5.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.06g
4.11%
Vitamin A:1427.17IU
28.54%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.12%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.55%
Selenium:6.35µg
9.07%
Folate:34.61µg
8.65%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.8%
Vitamin B3:1.14mg
5.7%
Iron:1.01mg
5.62%
Fiber:0.95g
3.79%
Calcium:34.33mg
3.43%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.33%
Phosphorus:33.18mg
3.32%
Copper:0.05mg
2.26%
Potassium:62.88mg
1.8%
Magnesium:7.16mg
1.79%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.64%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.56%
Vitamin K:1.61µg
1.54%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.09%