Apple Cinnamon Doughnuts

Today is one of my favorite holidays.  Unlike the millions of sugared up kids across the country, it's not about the candy- I love any excuse for a fun costume!  My kiddos are old enough now to really enjoy their costumes and I don't need them to know about the yucky candy side of this holiday.  Needless to say, we won't be partaking in the massive sugar rush this year.  We'll take the kids out for a walk up and down the street and then trade any treats in for a special non-food treat from the candy fairy.  Then we're going to let the littles hand out our treats to the neighbors.  Incase your wondering, I compromised on some Annie's Halloween Bunny Grahams.

So we won't be having candy today, but that doesn't mean we won't be enjoying a little treat.  While we were on vacation, we celebrated my husband's birthday.  If there's one thing you should know about my husband, it’s that he loves doughnuts. Ok, maybe that doesn't exactly define who he is, but he really, really loves doughnuts.

So guess what he got for his birthday? Yup, a doughnut pan.  Since then, I've been busy baking all types of doughnuts- chocolate, pumpkin, more chocolate… and now these.  I’m obsessed with fall flavors right now (Andy’s obsessed with chocolate) and I decided to take a small step away from the pumpkin.  But only for a minute! 

I realized that the poor apple is in season too- and being vastly overshadowed by its larger, very orange friend, Mr. Pumpkin.  So today, I’m giving the little guy some love.  These doughnuts are rich and yummy, and of course, gluten and dairy free.  They’re not the fluffy flaky kind of fried doughnut, but more like a traditional cake doughnut (which happen to be Andy’s favorite).

Since these aren't fried, you can feel good about starting your day with these treats! The almond flour and eggs pack each one of these doughnuts full of protein which will keep you full throughout the morning.  These are great with or without the glaze, but since my husband says it isn't a doughnut without frosting, I topped these with my glaze from my pumpkin scones.  It's quick, easy and makes you want to lick your fingers!

Cinnamon Apple Doughnuts with Maple Cinnamon glaze

Makes 12 doughnuts

2 1/4 cups almond flour

2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp cloves

3 eggs

1 cup apple sauce

1/4 cup honey

1 apple, finely diced

1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Maple Cinnamon Glaze

1/4 cup coconut oil

1/8 cup maple syrup

2 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp cloves

Preheat oven to 350.

Grease doughnut pan with coconut oil.

In a large bowl, combine almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and cloves.

Mix well to remove lumps.

In a small bowl, combine eggs, apple sauce and honey.

Whisk together until mixture is smooth.

Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix to combine.

Gently fold  in apples and pecans.

Your mixture will be fairly thick.

Spoon mixture into pan.  

Bake for 20 minutes.

Carefully remove from pan and allow to cool on wire rack.

To make glaze, combine ingredients and beat on high with an electric mixer.

When fully cool, top with glaze.

And enjoy yet another taste of Fall!

Dakota was pretty excited about her doughnut.  We had these for our "second breakfast."

Aidric was excited too but couldn't finish a whole doughnut.

I guess we need a mini doughnut pan next!


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