Apple Cider Doughnuts

 I can't tell you the lat time I went to a cider mill. However when I did go, it wasn't for the cider, but the doughnuts. These doughnuts remind me of those delicious cider mill doughnuts. However these doughnuts are baked not fired making them a bit healthier. So if you can't make it to a cider mill to enjoy off of their doughnuts, just make them at home.

Apple Cider Doughnuts

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup apple butter
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/3 cup apple cider
• 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400º F. Spray 2 doughnut pans (6 cavities each) with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Using half of the mixture, sprinkle into each cavity and shake out any excess.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together both flours, baking powder,  baking soda and remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside.
4. In another large bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, apple butter, maple syrup, apple cider, yogurt, canola oil and vanilla.
5. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Divided the batter evenly between the doughnut pans, about 2 heaping tablespoons per cavity. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove the doughnuts from the pan and place onto a cooling rack.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 424
Total Fat		8.7g
Saturated Fat		0.9g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		2g
Monounsaturated Fat		4.5g
Cholesterol		36.1mg
Sodium		461.5mg
Total Carbohydrates		84g
Dietary Fiber		2.9g
Sugars		49.8g
Protein		7.1g
Calcium		12.2%
Iron		6.9%
Potassium		172.6mg
Vitamin A		1.2%
Vitamin C		0.4%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Henry Ford LiveWell.