Looking for easy, healthy, and delicious breakfast ideas for Fall? Try this zucchini donut recipe. These donuts are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast to fuel you through the morning (and the autumn season). The best part is, zucchini donuts are super simple to make and can be altered to fit your food mood. If you want something sweet for breakfast, top your donut with icing! Want protein? Add nut butter!

Zucchini donuts might sound strange to some, but if you have ever enjoyed a slice of zucchini bread, then you are sure to love these as well. As far as donuts go, these are not very sweet (unless topped with icing, of course). We know that “health” is a relative term that means different things to different people. We think these donuts are “healthy” because they are made with wholesome ingredients, are not processed, and contain protein, fiber, and

Zucchini Donut Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup applesauce
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• Cooking Spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease (2) 6 donut hole baking pans with cooking spray. Set aside.
   In a large mixing bowl, add eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine.
2. Shred the zucchini using a cheese grater. Use paper towels to pat the zucchini, removing excess moisture. Do not squeeze the zucchini or try to dry it out completely. The moisture is needed.
3. Add flour and mix until combined. Add zucchini. Stir until combined, but do not over mix.
4. Evenly pour batter into the 12 donut holes. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you have extra batter, you can grease a small ramekin or muffin tin and bake for 15-20 minutes.
5. Let the donuts cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
6. Top with butter, nut butter (I
   like the Pecan Pumpkin Spiced flavor of Abby’s Better Butter), or chai icing. Enjoy!

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