Baked Raisin & Applesauce Donuts

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 12 Donuts

Ingredients

Applesauce Donuts

• 1 egg

• 1 cup unsweeteed Almond milk

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1/4 cup cane sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups wheat flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 cup raisins

For Optional Raisin Apple and Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

• 3 ounces Melanie's Medley Cinnamon Toast cream cheese * can substitute for any cream cheese if desired

• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Spray donut pan(s) with cooking spray.

3. Whisk together egg, milk, applesauce, sugar, and vanilla.

4. Add flour, baking powder, and 1 tsp. cinnamon

5. Whisk until smooth.

6. Fold in the raisins.

7. Spoon batter into prepared baking pan. Each donut opening should be filled almost to the top.

8. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

9. Allow donuts to cool in pan for a few minutes, and then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment, wax paper, or a silicone mat.

Directions for Gaze

While donuts are cooling, you can make the glaze:

1. Add softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl;

2. mix or beat on medium speed until well blended.

3. Add in vanilla, milk, mixing until smooth.

4. If necessary add in a bit more milk

5. Drizzle evenly over warm donuts. Enjoy!