Mini Caramel Apple Crisp Donuts

The flavors of caramel, apple, and crispy oat topping come together in these delicious little caramel apple crisp donuts. Ideal for any time you're craving a comforting, sweet dessert, or for a chilly fall morning.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
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• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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• 1 tsp baking powder
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• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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• 1/4 tsp salt
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• 1/4 cup milk
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• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
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• 1 egg
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• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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• 1/2 cup diced apples
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• 1/4 cup caramel sauce
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• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
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• 1/4 cup rolled oats
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• 2 tbsp butter, melted
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Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a mini donut pan

In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt

In another bowl, combine milk, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract

Mix well

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

Gently fold in the diced apples

Fill each cavity of the donut pan with the batter, about 3/4 full

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean

While the donuts are baking, prepare the caramel apple crisp topping

In a small bowl, combine caramel sauce, chopped walnuts, rolled oats, and melted butter

Mix until everything is well coated

Once the donuts are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes

Carefully remove the donuts from the pan and dip the tops into the caramel apple crisp mixture

Place the coated donuts on a wire rack to allow the topping to set

Serve your mini caramel apple crisp donuts warm and enjoy!