Ingredients

Applesauce

• 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and chopped into bite-sized pieces (we recommend Cortland, Macoun, Red Delicious, and McIntosh)
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1-1½ Tbsp water
• ½ tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• Optional: ½ tsp maple syrup

Donuts

• ½ cup homemade applesauce
• 1 Tbsp flax meal
• 2½ Tbsp warm water
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil
• ½ cup plant-based milk of choice

Directions

Applesauce

1. Add applesauce ingredients to a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until mixture simmers.
2. Reduce heat to low and cook until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
3. Blend sauce in a food processor or mash for a chunkier texture. Let cool at room temperature or in the fridge.

Donuts

1. Preheat oven to 400º F. Coat a donut tray with non-stick spray.
2. Whisk together flax meal and warm water to make flax egg. Set aside until a gel-like consistency forms.
3. Combine donut ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir until incorporated. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
4. Using a piping bag or spoon, fill each donut mold about ¾ of the way full. 
5. Bake for 14-16 minutes. Toss in cinnamon sugar if desired before serving warm.