Baked Maple Cinnamon Donuts 🍁✨

[Alex Seen]

Baked Maple Cinnamon Donuts 🍁✨

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Yields: 24 donut holes

Warm, fluffy, and kissed with maple sweetness — these Baked Maple Cinnamon Donuts are everything you love about a cozy fall morning! Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet brunch treat, this easy no-fry recipe brings bakery-quality donuts straight to your kitchen in just 20 minutes. 🍂

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• 💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• 🛒 Ingredient Notes
• 👩‍🍳 How to Make Baked Maple Cinnamon Donuts
• 💸 Budget101® Price Breakdown
• 💡 Expert Tips
• 🎨 Recipe Variations
• 🍽️ Serving Suggestions
• 📦 Storage Tips
• 📝 Printable Recipe Card

💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• ✅ No frying required! Just 10 minutes in the oven for golden perfection.
• ✅ Deliciously fluffy and moist thanks to the yogurt and maple syrup combo.
• ✅ Budget-friendly ingredients you probably already have on hand.
• ✅ Perfect for kids and adults — they taste like autumn in every bite!

🛒 Ingredient Notes

• All-purpose flour: The base of these donuts — keep it light and sifted.
• Vanilla yogurt: Adds moisture and tang for a tender crumb.
• Maple syrup: Use real maple syrup for the best flavor — no imitation here!
• Cinnamon: Warm spice that pairs beautifully with maple.
• Lemon juice: Activates the baking soda for extra lift.

👩‍🍳 How to Make Baked Maple Cinnamon Donuts

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the ½ cup sugar and 1½ teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside for coating.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, egg, and yogurt. Whisk until smooth.
5. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Fold gently until just combined — don’t overmix.
6. Divide batter evenly into a greased mini muffin pan (or donut pan).
7. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown and springy to the touch.
8. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then flip onto a cooling rack while still warm.
9. Brush each donut with melted butter and dip in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat. Enjoy warm!

💸 Budget101® Price Breakdown

Ingredient	Amount Used	Package Size	Full Cost	Used Cost
All-purpose flour	1½ cups	5 lb	$2.78	$0.25
Baking powder	¾ tsp	10 oz	$1.32	$0.03
Baking soda	¾ tsp	16 oz	$1.12	$0.02
Egg	1 large	12 ct	$2.39	$0.20
Vanilla yogurt	6 oz	32 oz	$3.46	$0.65
Canola oil	1 tbsp	48 oz	$3.98	$0.05
Lemon juice	2 tsp	32 oz	$2.28	$0.03
Maple syrup	2½ tbsp	12 oz	$7.98	$0.83
Cinnamon	1½ tsp	3 oz	$2.12	$0.10
Sugar	½ cup	4 lb	$2.54	$0.08
Butter	2 tbsp	16 oz	$4.98	$0.62
🧾 Total Recipe Cost:				$2.86
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Cost Per Serving (24 holes):				$0.12

💡 Expert Tips

• Don’t overmix the batter — this keeps the donuts light and fluffy!
• If you don’t have a mini muffin tin, use a regular one and bake for an extra 2 minutes.
• For extra maple flavor, add ½ teaspoon maple extract to the wet mixture.
• Want less sugar? Try rolling in coconut sugar instead of white sugar.

🎨 Recipe Variations

• Apple Cinnamon: Add ¼ cup finely diced apple to the batter.
• Pumpkin Spice: Replace yogurt with pumpkin puree and add ½ tsp nutmeg.
• Glazed Version: Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp maple syrup and drizzle over cooled donuts.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a drizzle of maple glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar. These pair perfectly with a hot cup of coffee, chai, or even hot apple cider. Great for brunch spreads or fall-themed gatherings!

📦 Storage Tips

• Store cooled donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, microwave for 10 seconds or warm in a 300°F oven for 3–4 minutes.
• Freeze uncoated donuts for up to 2 months; thaw and roll in fresh cinnamon sugar before serving.

📝 Printable Recipe Card

Baked Maple Cinnamon Donuts
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Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total: 20 mins | Servings: 24 donut holes

Ingredients:
1 ½ cups flour
¾ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1 (6 oz) vanilla yogurt
1 tbsp canola oil
2 tsp lemon juice
2 ½ tbsp real maple syrup
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup sugar
2 tbsp butter (melted)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix cinnamon and sugar; set aside.
2. Combine dry ingredients in one bowl, wet ingredients in another.
3. Stir wet into dry until just combined.
4. Spoon into greased mini muffin pan and bake 10 minutes.
5. Cool slightly, brush with butter, and coat with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
6. Enjoy warm or store airtight for later!

🍁 A cozy, budget-friendly treat that makes your kitchen smell like a fall festival — straight from Budget101.com!

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