With a texture and flavor similar to cake donut holes, these Donut Muffins are seriously easy and so delicious. Start to finish, you can be enjoying these with the kids in under 30 minutes!

mini donut muffins on wire rack.

Donut Muffins

I make so many mini muffins, but when I heard about something called a “donut muffin,” I couldn’t resist. This one-bowl recipe is so darn easy to make, and the result is tender muffins that have a flavor and texture similar to cake donut holes.

We love them best with the cinnamon-sugar topping, but they are delicious without the topping, too.

The beauty of this recipe is that the batter stirs up so easily in one bowl and they work well for toddler snacks (or as an easy toddler breakfast) for days to come. We usually have them with diced fruit, but just a cup of milk or a smoothie for kids works, too!

(You may also like my Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins, Yogurt Muffins, and my Cinnamon Muffins.)

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Ingredients You Need

Here’s a look at the ingredients you need to make this recipe so you know what to have on hand.

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  • Applesauce: The base of the muffin batter is applesauce, which contributes to the incredible tenderness and the subtle sweetness. (If you do not have applesauce, you can use my easy Apple Puree.)
  • Milk: I cook and bake with whole-dairy milk, but you can use your preferred type here.
  • Unsalted butter: Using unsalted butter allows me to control the salt in my muffin recipes. If you only have salted butter, that is fine. Just omit the salt called for in the recipe.
  • Egg: I bake with large eggs, so that’s what I use here. (Larger or smaller eggs may impact the texture very slightly.)
  • Vanilla extract: You can use pure vanilla extract or artificial extract in this recipe.
  • All-purpose flour: I like to use all-purpose flour to ensure these muffins are super tender and cake-donut-like. (To make with a whole grain flour, whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour are your best options. Add 2 tablespoons milk with either of those.)
  • Sugar: I use granulated sugar in this recipe because it works best with the other ingredients to make an incredibly tender crumb. (If you change the sugar to honey or maple syrup, the texture may be drier.)
  • Cinnamon: Cinnamon adds flavor to the donut muffins.
  • Baking powder and soda: A combination of these ensures the muffins bake through and rise properly. Be sure yours are fresh and active.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Below is an overview of how to make this Donut Muffin recipe so you know what to expect from the process. Scroll down to the end of the post for the full information, including the amounts and timing.

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  1. Stir together the wet ingredients in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the dry ingredients. Whisk to combine.
  3. Portion out into a greased mini muffin pan.
  4. Bake. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Add optional topping if desired.

Cinnamon-Sugar Topping

To make these taste most like a donut hole, I like to dip the top of each Donut Muffin into melted butter and a cinnamon-sugar mixture. It’s best to do this right before serving, or on the day you plan to serve. (It adds moisture, so if they sit for days after this step, they can get a little too moist.)

Hand holding donut muffin with bite missing.

Best Mini Muffin Tin

I like to use the Wilton Mini Muffin pan with nonstick spray to ensure my muffins don’t stick to the pan. This is a better option than using paper liners, which are likely to stick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make donuts in a muffin pan?

Yes, you can use a batter similar to what you’d use to make donuts and bake it in a muffin pan. Traditional donuts are often fried in oil, but baking the batter as I do here is easy, less messy, and creates a wonderful texture.

How can I make these as standard-size muffins?

You can bake this recipe as either mini muffins or standard size muffins. The difference is in the amount of batter in each cup and the length of time for baking. Everything else remains the same.

What can I use in place of applesauce?

You can use any other fruit puree that you have on hand or prefer.

How to Store

Store cooled Donut Muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or about a week in the fridge. You can also freeze muffins for longer storage.

Best Tips for Success

  • Dairy-free: Use vegetable, avocado, or coconut oil in place of the butter and nondairy milk.
  • Gluten-free: Use an all-purpose gluten-free flour.
  • Egg-free: Omit the egg. Add 2 tablespoons additional milk. Proceed with the recipe. (The muffins may be a little more tender than with the egg.)
  • Standard-size Donut Muffins: Use about ¼ cup batter in each of 12 standard-size muffin cups and bake for 14-16 minutes.
  • You can lower the sugar in the muffins to ¼ cup, though I have found that the ⅓ cup listed in the recipe is my preference for both flavor and texture.
  • This recipe has the best texture when made with granulated sugar, rather than maple syrup or honey.
  • Try some of my other donut muffins including Baked Apple Donuts, Sweet Potato Baked Donuts, Chocolate Pumpkin Baked Donuts, and Baked Raspberry Doughnuts.

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With a texture and flavor similar to cake donut holes, these Donut Muffins are seriously easy and so delicious. Start to finish, you can be enjoying these with the kids in under 30 minutes!
5 from 205 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Cuisine American
Course Breakfast
Calories 129kcal
Servings 12 (Makes 24 mini muffins)

Ingredients

Donut Muffins

  • ½ cup applesauce
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cinnamon-Sugar Topping (optional)

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray. (I do not recommend using paper liners with this recipe as they are likely to stick.)
  • Add the applesauce, milk, butter, egg, and vanilla to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine well.
  • Add the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Whisk to combine into a thick batter.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared muffin tin, using about 1½ tablespoons batter in each cup.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until puffed up, golden brown, and a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for a minute or two. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, as needed, then transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Optional: Stir the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Dip the top of each muffin first in the melted butter, then in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. This makes them taste like a cake donut hole!

Notes

  • Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or about a week in the fridge.
  • Dairy-free: Use vegetable, avocado, or coconut oil in place of the butter and nondairy milk.
  • Gluten-free: Use an all-purpose gluten-free flour.
  • Egg-free: Omit the egg. Add 2 tablespoons additional milk. Proceed with the recipe. (The muffins may be a little more tender than with the egg.)
  • Standard-size muffins: Use about ¼ cup batter in each of 12 standard-size muffin cups and bake for 14-16 minutes.
  • You can lower the sugar in the muffins to ¼ cup, though I have found that the ⅓ cup listed in the recipe is my preference for both flavor and texture.
  • This recipe has the best texture when made with granulated sugar, rather than maple syrup or honey.

Nutrition

Serving: 2mini muffins, Calories: 129kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 140mg, Potassium: 47mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 158IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 1mg
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  1. 5 stars
    Absolutely delicious and so easy! I’m gluten free and have missed cake donuts so badly. I substituted with King Arthur 1:1 gluten free flour and they turned out fabulous. Thank you so much!

  2. 5 stars
    I couldn’t keep these fresh in the fridge because we ate them all within an hour of making them. The best muffins I’ve ever had!

  3. 5 stars
    These were one of the best muffins I had… actually tasted like a donut!!!! My boys loved it. We will be making these again!

  4. 5 stars
    These were amazing! They were super easy for my 4 and 2 year old to make together. It was our first time making mini muffins. We loved them both with and without the topping.

  5. 5 stars
    These are actually delightful! So good, no notes. I followed the recipe exactly and did the cinnamon sugar topping, how do I not eat the whole batch ?!

  6. 5 stars
    I saw the title of this recipe and thought “Sure, they might be good, but no way will they actually taste like cake donuts!” Boy, was I ever wrong! These muffins live up to the hype of their namesake and then some! Absolutely delicious!!! I’d give 10 stars instead of 5 if I could!

  7. 5 stars
    We looove your recipes and last night I made this one for my baby boy. He devoured them!! Thank you so much for all the work you do ♥️

  8. Hi! Would almond flour work? We need gf and I have bad results baking with gf AP flours. Would you make any changes? Thank you!

    1. It will not work as almond flour works totally differently than wheat based flours. Have you tried the all purpose gf from King Arthur? That one usually works great.

    1. If you add yogurt, the batter will be too wet so I would make them as directed since they are so yummy and simply serve some milk or cheese alongside. Enjoy!

  9. 5 stars
    These are very easy to make which is a must when you have baby and toddler demanding your attention. I let my 3 year old dip the mini muffins into the butter and sugar! These taste amazing so much better than any store bought doughnut holes. Will be making these again. Thank you so much for recipe!

  10. 5 stars
    So yummy, we’ve been fans of Amy’s various muffin recipe but this is the new favorite! Beautiful texture and taste, and great fresh from the oven and for snacking later.

  11. 5 stars
    These are so good! My toddler and I made them with “peach medley” apple sauce because that’s what we had, and they turned out so tasty!

  12. 5 stars
    Love these!! I also tried replacing cinnamon with nutmeg and powered sugar on top ala yossi are. Sooooo good.

  13. 5 stars
    These are so delicious! And the texture is perfect. I subbed leftover baby food pouches for the applesauce since I didn’t have any, and they still tasted amazing! My husband even loved them.

    1. Usually if I’m going to use whole wheat flour in place of all purpose, I reduce the amount slightly to ensure the muffins aren’t dry. So I would use 1.25 cups whole wheat flour and expect a few less muffins.

  14. 5 stars
    Hi! I’m excited to try this recipe. My 3 yr old is finally into muffins and likes your copycat little bites chocolate chip muffins. And he recently got into donuts. I’m just wary of cinnamon now due to all the recent adulterated cinnamon and even the testing of some pouches that, even though not crazy high, have lead in them. So I’m wondering if you’ve tried any spices as substitutes for cinnamon like nutmeg or allspice or ginger in your recipes? Thank you!

    1. You can use a different spice, though any of the ones you listed you will want to use a little less. (And not every brand of cinnamon is problematic, but the high ones are very easy to find in a google search.) Enjoy!

  15. 5 stars
    Absolutely incredible! Even without the topping, these are the perfect amount of sweetness to make it taste like a treat, but with cleaner ingredients than a real cider donuts. They were a huge hit on mother’s day

  16. 5 stars
    First mini muffins I’ve made that actually slid out pretty darn good!! These were enjoyed by my daughter (2) and my nephew(3)… and the adults at my daughter’s bday party loved them too!

  17. 5 stars
    These are fantastic and our grandson and his parents felt they were as good as any bakery…. I kept some for me also, best ever. Thank you for all you do.

  18. 5 stars
    My family usually enjoys anything I make from Yummy Toddler Food but they absolutely LOVE these muffins. They lasted 24hrs. Just make them and see for yourself 🙂

  19. 5 stars
    Grandchildren loved these muffins even without the sugar/cinnamon topping ( the adults indulged though). Quick and easy / worked well with gluten free flour blend.

  20. 5 stars
    I made these tonight for breakfast tomorrow for my 12-month-old. These are delicious and addicting! I told my husband to leave a couple for the toddler to try in the morning!!

  21. 5 stars
    Delicious! They don’t even need the cinnamon topping, they are so good on their own, adult and three year old approved!

  22. 5 stars
    These are delicious. Perfectly sweet and fluffy! I made them dairy free by using almond milk and coconut oil in place of the milk and butter. Turned out perfectly!

  23. 5 stars
    Toddler hasn’t tried yet but husband and I approve! Was thinking next time I might dice up a honey crisp apple to mix in as well.

  24. 5 stars
    We loved these donut muffins! So glad I doubled the recipe the first time. I wonder if I could use chunky apple sauce or add some dried apples for a little more apple flavor.

  25. My daughter and I love these! So yummy! She doesn’t do sweets or muffins at all really but she thoroughly enjoyed these. Delicious!

  26. 5 stars
    Made these for the first time this evening, seriously SO yum!! I needed dairy free so I subbed coconut oil for the butter and unsweetened coconut milk for the milk. My whole family loved them. Definitely making for our next church potluck!! Thanks for such a great recipe, Amy!!

  27. These are delicious! One of your BEST recipes! Thank you. I had to freeze them so I’d stop eating them all before my kids got to taste them for breakfast. 😊

  28. 5 stars
    Turned out beautifully. A great not so guilty baked good. I added 2 scoops of “just ingredients” plain protein and a touch more liquid. And didn’t dip them, just topped then w a little cin sugar ✔️ your recipes never fail me

  29. 5 stars
    These were absolutely delicious! My whole family loved them and we’ll definitely include in our breakfast rotation. My only feedback is the bake time only addresses the mini size, although the portion size refers to both.

  30. 5 stars
    So yummy! My 2 year old loved helping and thought they were delicious. We made them with GF All-Purpose flour and they turned out great!

  31. 5 stars
    Delicious! Bought a mini muffin pan just to make these. Made them vegan due to a family allergy (dairy free milk, vegetable oil, no egg) and you’d never ever guess. Scrumptious!

  32. 5 stars
    These donut muffins are heavenly! I can’t wait for my boys to get home from school to try them. I’ve already had 4! Next time I’ll double the recipe because these are not going to last long.

  33. 5 stars
    These are so easy and incredibly tasty! Wonderful texture and flavour. We added rainbow sprinkles on top.

  34. 5 stars
    Leaving this comment in case another baker has the same dilemma as me! I was HEART set on making these, and then I discovered no more AP flour 😩 so I took a gamble and tried wheat. They were still delicious! I can’t wait to try them following the recipe exactly, but in a pinch it worked and my kids devoured them!

  35. 5 stars
    These muffins are so good! My oldest is usually weary of trying new food, and he ate 4 of these in one sitting! I will absolutely be making these again and again.

  36. 5 stars
    Made these with my kids this week and they absolutely LOVED THEM. I let them do the butter/sugar dip, which was a huge hit. I called them “Timbit muffins” (Canadians know what I’m talking about) and the whole batch of muffins is already gone after 2 days and I have none left to freeze! I guess I’ll have to make more!

  37. 5 stars
    These are so good! Toddler and husband approved! Going to try with less added sugar. We didn’t even try with the icing but I’m sure the icing is superb!

  38. 5 stars
    So yummy! The recipe was easy to follow which was great when the little wants to help too 😊. Came together in no time at all!

    1. 5 stars
      These muffins were so easy and fun to make with my 3 year old. We also had everything on hand, so this whole recipe couldn’t have gone better. My daughter loved dipping in the butter and cinnamon sugar, but they never made it back to the cooling rack 😄 these were such a hit!

  39. 5 stars
    I’ve never left a comment on a recipe in my life. These were amazing!!! My 3yo loved helping and dipping into the butter/cinnamon sugar. Will be making again! 10/10!

  40. 5 stars
    Super yummy! Our whole family loved these. Although they taste more like a churro than a donut. Which is a good thing–we love churros!

  41. 5 stars
    Delicious and so easy! The only thing I would change the next time I make them is leaving the salt in (I omitted because we used salted butter), but that’s personal preference.

  42. 5 stars
    I just made these with my 8 year old, it was a fun and easy to follow recipe! Best of all, my kids loved them!

  43. 5 stars
    Ok THIS is our new favorite muffin! It really tastes like a donut hole! Super soft fluffy muffin on the inside and the perfect amount of sweetness! Easy one bowl recipe, using common ingredients so you can make whenever you want with no special trip to the store! My kids really enjoyed them and they are 100% better than the store bought ones! Amy hit it out of the park with this one!

  44. 5 stars
    New favorite muffins! We make a lot of YTF muffins, but these are definitely a new staple and favorite treat.

  45. 5 stars
    My 4 year old told me “I’ve never had a muffin this yummy!” So I guess this recipe is a winner!

  46. 5 stars
    SOOO GOOD. I used maple syrup instead of sugar. 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup white flour. They turned out plenty sweet and actually incredible. Perfect consistency.

  47. 5 stars
    These muffins are so good!! My family said it is their new favourite muffin! We have tried them three different ways- with applesauce as well as replacing applesauce with mashed banana and replacing applesauce with coconut milk because we wanted these so bad but didn’t have any applesauce around and they turned out great every time!!

  48. 5 stars
    Made these today with my 2 year old granddaughter. The muffins were delicious. She ate 4 in one sitting. Make this recipe!

  49. 5 stars
    My kids said this was the best muffin recipe I have ever made. Super easy and they loved helping dip the tops after they were baked. Thank you for the great recipe!

  50. 5 stars
    We are almost an entire recipe for breakfast this morning between my husband, 2 toddlers, and myself. Highly recommend!

  51. 5 stars
    This recipe is delicious! Made them in the morning before school drop off bc it’s that easy AND they were almost entirely gone before we left. There were TWO left for me to let my husband try. Thank you Amy!!

  52. 5 stars
    These are super easy to make and delicious! We ate half the batch the first day before we even got the cinnamon sugar topping on haha! Will be making more for sure.

  53. 5 stars
    Made these muffins today – they’re amazing!!! A delicious and easy-to-follow recipe. Made them for my toddler but my husband snacked on them all day, haha! Another huge hit from Yummy Toddler Food. Thank you for making the task of feeding my family fun!

  54. 5 stars
    So so yummy and so incredibly easy to make! An entire batch was gone in 2 days! Cant wait to make them again!

  55. 5 stars
    I made these this morning and my 5-year-old ate 7 mini muffins so fast!! These are seriously tasty for kids AND adults—make them!

  56. 5 stars
    This was a really easy recipe to make with the kids! They loved dipping the muffins in butter and then the cinnamon sugar to add the topping. They are so good, it was hard to not eat them all at once. Great, easy muffin, will definitely make them again. My daughter said she wants these again on her birthday. 🙂

  57. 5 stars
    The cinnamon sugar topping takes these muffins to the next level! I also appreciate the simplicity of this (and so many other YTF recipes) recipe. We love these and will be making again and again!

  58. 5 stars
    First of all we consider ourselves donut connoisseurs so naturally the recipe title spoke to me. I whipped up a batch for my kids on a Sunday morning. If made 24 perfect sized mini muffins. By Sunday night there were only 11 left. My kids DEVOURED them and asked me to make more. To be honest we haven’t made a YTF recipe we didn’t love. But these are up there on the top of the list. 10/10 5 ⭐️

  59. 5 stars
    Delicious! Toddlers, kids, Mama, and Grandma- it was a hit with us all! Next time I’ll have to make a double batch.

  60. 5 stars
    Best muffins I have ever made. Fluffy soft. The sugar on top really makes them special! Easy to make want to take these for kids play dates.

  61. 5 stars
    Seriously good. Gone in two days because I purposely set some aside for day two. Reminds me of the apple cider donuts at the orchard. Making again tomorrow for a get together and can’t wait!

  62. 5 stars
    Been a long time fan of the muffin recipes and was so excited for this new one! The kids loved them! They disappeared by the next day!

    1. I think you would want to use 1 1/4 cups ww flour and expect a few less muffins. Or use the 1.5 cups but add maybe 2-3 more tbsp milk. Either option will help ensure they are not dry due to the flour change.

  63. 5 stars
    Hands down the easiest and tastiest muffin recipe I’ve ever tried (and I’ve tried a lot). So good! Adults and kids both enjoyed greatly.

  64. 5 stars
    The best muffins – mini or otherwise – I’ve been able to make myself, hands down. Recipe was super easy and they came out perfectly. I bought the mini muffin pan that Amy recommended, and was glad I did! The whole experience was lovely from start to finish! Looking forward to making these often.

    1. Yes, just let cool fully then freeze. I prefer to do it in a freezer bag, with as much air removed as possible. Enjoy

  65. 5 stars
    These are DDELICIOUS! They were enjoyed by kids and adults. Plus, I was able to blend them together in just one bowl.

  66. 5 stars
    I have made these twice now and the whole pan gets eaten in one day.
    My toddler didn’t care for the cinnamon sugar on top so obviously mom and dad had to eat them all. I made them again today and left the cinnamon sugar off of a few muffins and the 2 yo ate them.
    I use Bobs Red Mill Egg Replacer due to an egg allergy.

  67. I saw this recipe on your IG. I made a batch with my 4 year old, he quickly ate 12 mini muffins. The 16 year old got home, and told me “these are sus” and was concerned I had made “healthy” stuff again. But then ate the over 12 mini muffins. The 12 year old and I made a double batch after she got home from school. Between hubby and the kids, not a single muffin was left after dinner. I will definitely be making this recipe again.

  68. 5 stars
    Delicious, quick and easy. They taste pretty good without the cinnamon sugar but definitely worth the effort to do the cinnamon sugar dipping because they really do taste like donuts that way.

  69. 5 stars
    I wanted to make these as soon as I saw the post about them! Made them today and they are delicious! Thank you so much for this recipe!

  70. 5 stars
    I made two batches of these yesterday because I forgot to add the sugar the first time and they were still great. Also, I used all white whole wheat flour both times, with the recommended additional 2 tbsp of milk. Both batches were delicious, and my 6 year old ate both happily!

  71. 5 stars
    These donut muffins are so good!! I’ve made 3 batches already in 3 days! Everyone in the house loves them and wants them for every event! Your recipes are always so easy to follow. I love the tips for success portion for any questions! Thank you!

  72. 5 stars
    Just made these with King Arthur 1:1 gf flour… SOOOO GOOD. my family of 4 polished off the pan after dinner!!

  73. 5 stars
    These donut muffins are so incredibly tasty and easy to make! My husband, toddlers and I ate almost the whole batch in one day!

  74. 5 stars
    This recipe is easy, so delicious, and uses ingredients we always have on hand! I added a little ground flax and made them with all purpose GF flour. My daughter asked for some to have chocolate chips and no cinnamon sugar on top so I split the batter–all are the yummiest!

    1. 5 stars
      I skipped the sugar topping for my 2 year old and he still ate the muffin in 2 seconds flat and has been requesting a second every 15 minutes since. Definitely a win!

  75. 5 stars
    These are absolute perfection! My toddler and I ate a third of the batch in the first 30 minutes. They’re so soft and delicious!

  76. 5 stars
    These are incredible! Sweeter than other muffin recipes you have which is much appreciated. Thank you!

  77. 5 stars
    I made these in the morning before work and daycare dropoff. I would say that it took me longer than 20min to make, but I was wrangling a hangry 3yo and making daycare lunches.
    That said- it was definitely worth it!! These were SO good!! I might even make another batch tonight, even though I just made them 2 days ago!!

  78. 5 stars
    Delicious! I am so excited to have such an easy cake donut type recipe that I can make with gluten free flour! I have missed donuts since being diagnosed with Celiac disease and this is such a treat! Bob’s Red Mill all-purpose GF flour worked great. The cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect extra!

  79. 5 stars
    I made these delicious muffins today. I used some apple cinnamon applesauce with regular applesauce. I also used about 3/4 scoop of Just Ingredients vanilla bean protein powder as part of the flour total. (It has a hint of cinnamon too.) My daughter and husband approve! Thanks for your recipes!

  80. 5 stars
    Made these with 2 little kids today and they got a 5 star review. Also, super easy and basically one bowl, so it’s a win win!

  81. 5 stars
    Really good!! Made them today. Not sure if we could say they tasted like donuts exactly? But absolutely delicious.

  82. 5 stars
    Delicious, And very simple to make. My 3 year old loves them, didn’t even do the cinnamon sugar top. They were moist, but fluffy. I baked them for closer to 14 min before the toothpick was clean. I love the recipe is naturally for mini muffin size, because that size is so great for toddlers. Will definitely be making them again.

  83. 5 stars
    Made these almost immediately when the recipe was posted and they did not disappoint! They were the perfect texture and flavor. We devoured the whole batch in one day.

  84. 5 stars
    Just made them tonight and they turned out to taste so goood! I used whole wheat flour instead (and added a bit more milk to the batter) + coconut oil instead of butter. My 3yo and I made them together – def a family favourite 👌🏼😍

  85. I made these with my daughter who is 2.5 and she loved them! As did I. I’m 23 weeks pregnant and these are TOO good to have around me haha. Thank you for another amazing recipe!

  86. 5 stars
    So yummy and easy to make. Even the husband loves them. We actually used color sugar sprinkles and cinnamon for the top.

    1. 5 stars
      Made these with my two year old today- absolutely delicious! Made two changes: only 1/4 C of sugar, and sprinkled only cinnamon on top the second they came out of oven. For the adults eating them we did the sugar/cinnamon top, they were delicious with and without it. We also made them donut shaped with my donut muffin tray!

  87. 5 stars
    Absolutely amazing! So moist! I had apple sauce pouches just hanging around for the kids. About 2 of them is just right. Kids haven’t tried them yet but frankly I don’t care if they like them or not because I’m totally ok with consuming them all myself lol I agree with others, don’t make the topping optional. Just do it! You won’t regret it 🙂 love all of your recipes!

  88. 5 stars
    Delicious! I subbed rice milk as it’s what I had handy and they were perfect! My almost 4 year old said 14/10!! We will make regularly. Taste like mini donut hole in muffin form. Easy to make with little helpers.

  89. 5 stars
    Delicious! Quick and easy to make. Left the sugar cinnamon off for my LO (though the ones for me and my husband got some!) – good both ways!

  90. 5 stars
    We love all of your muffin recipes that we have tried, but I have to say this is our new absolute favorite! Since having to go gluten/dairy free I have really missed donuts and these hit the spot!! I love that you have substitutions listed at the bottom!!

  91. 5 stars
    Another hit! I made these for my extended family’s Easter brunch and not one was left, even with a counter full of pastries and DIY breakfast bowl fixins. Man they were good, and SO easy! My niece and nephew had been intrigued by the idea of donut muffins, and this did not disappoint. Will be making them again for sure!

  92. 5 stars
    Big hit with my 2 year old! We made them together on a rainy day and my picky kiddo has already inhaled 5 of them. I subbed the cinnamon in the muffins for pumpkin pie spice but still used cinnamon with the sugar topping. We’ll definitely make this easy, yummy recipe again!

  93. 5 stars
    So easy and good! Didn’t make the topping but didn’t feel it needed it. Delicious and everyone in my house ate them up

  94. 5 stars
    Amazing! So moist and delicious. Used cinnamon applesauce (it’s what we had) and added more cinnamon still. Love these!

  95. 5 stars
    Easy and delicious! Was able to quickly assemble and both my toddler and husband loved them. We will definitely be making them again

  96. 5 stars
    Made these as per the recipe (my apple sauce may have come from my son’s apple banana Gogo Squeezs) and they turned out great. Such a great lunchbox treat.

  97. 5 stars
    Made these this morning. They turned out so good! Made them egg-less using the recommendation of extra milk instead. So good! My son asked if I kept the recipe, he liked them so much. The rest of the family enjoyed too.

  98. 5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! They are good without the cinnamon sugar toppling but adding that makes them next level!! I subbed 1/4 c. Protein powder for a 1/4 cup of the flour for extra protein.

  99. 5 stars
    My four year old insisted on helping bake and taste. Our only critique is that the cinnamon sugar topping should NOT be optional – it’s the best part! Thank you for sharing, Amy. These were perfect for Easter morning.

  100. 5 stars
    Made these as soon as I saw it in my inbox and they did not disappoint! Will be on regular rotation in our muffin loving home!

  101. 5 stars
    Delicious!! I liked them more than my kids did but I love the cinnamon sugar donuts and that was this was. So good!

  102. 5 stars
    These are so soft, delicious, and perfectly sweet. My four year old asked for them again so you know it’s a hit!

  103. 5 stars
    I consider myself somewhat of a mini donut connoisseur. These are incredible.

    Delicious, easy to make, they rise so nicely. This is my new favourite recipe!

  104. 5 stars
    Delicious. Kids and husband demolished these and were super easy and quick to make. I used our cinnamon sugar spice bottle to make the dip even easier.

  105. 5 stars
    Legitimately as quick as advertised, and I love that I don’t have to go searching for ingredients. Haven’t coated in cinnamon sugar yet, but my husband is excited to taste test.

  106. 5 stars
    These are amazing! Simple pantry staples and quick to make! Loved by all members of our house 🙂
    Thank You!

  107. 5 stars
    Needed something easy to make for a snack and these popped up on my insta feed today.

    They were so very easy to make I added a bit more cinnamon. And skipped the cinnamon sugar topping (on all but mine 😁) my 2yr old who is currently eating nothing loved these! He keep coming back asking for more. Defiantly adding to my weekly snack bake.

  108. Delicious! Tried with and without the cinnamon sugar “topping” and loved it both ways! Easy to whip up. Bonus kid + husband + Mom approved!

  109. 5 stars
    My 2 year old and I made these today! So delicious is what we both said!
    Very moist with the applesauce included in the recipe. Added to my favorites to make again!

  110. 5 stars
    I made these today as soon as I saw the recipe posted! I had all the ingredients easily on hand and everyone in my family
    loved them! Even my 4 year old who is so picky!

  111. 5 stars
    Delicious! Subbed the egg for my egg allergy kiddo & you couldn’t even tell! They’re already half gone it’s only been a few hours!

  112. 5 stars
    We made these tonight and I think the adults liked them as much as the kids (if not more)! They tasted like a cider donut, so yum!!

    1. You could do another fruit puree or mashed banana. I haven’t tested this, but I bet you could also do 3/4 cup milk (so omitting the applesauce and upping the milk a little) and they’d be a little less sweet but probably similar.

  113. I’m definitely going to try these; however, I’m worried about using cinnamon after finding out it contains lead (even organic). What are your thoughts?

    1. I would look at the FDA list to make sure the brand you have is not on the list of those recalled. Then the advice I have seen with this and other heavy metals from the American Academy of Pediatrics and other experts such as Emily Oster is to serve a diverse range of foods throughout the week—so not relying on some ingredients everyday, which is the easiest way to reduce the risk from any one thing. You can always reduce the amount or omit it and just lean on the vanilla if you prefer though!