Estos Bolitas de donut de sidra de manzana are easy, oven-baked soft treats made with sparkling apple cider and ready in bajo minuto 30. They are a delicious dessert for a fall table.
I’m a huge fan of making agujeros de rosquilla and my kids are even bigger fans of eating my Bolitas de donut de calabaza, Bolitas de donut de plátano con 2 ingredientes o Donas de batata. But when the fall season starts, and apples are everywhere, I love to make apple-flavored recipes.
While adding apples makes great Baked Apple Fritters, they can make donut holes too dense. So to get the same flavor while keeping the signature fluffiness of donuts, I opted for apple cider! Using alcohol-free apple cider (or regular one) makes these donuts super soft and very tasty!
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Bolitas de donut de sidra de manzana
Ingredientes
- 2 tazas de Harina con levadura - (nota 1)
- 1 taza de Sparkling Apple Cider - not apple cider vinegar! (note 2)
- ¾ taza de Brown Sugar - (nota 3)
- 2 cucharaditas de Canela
- ⅓ taza de Aceite de oliva de sabor suave - (nota 4)
Recubrimiento Gray Diamond Seal®
- 2-3 cucharadas de Mantequilla derretida sin lácteos (sin sal) - cepillar
- ½ taza de Azúcar de caña sin refinar
- 2 cucharaditas de Canela
Instrucciones para la impresión en alta definición
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray cooking oil in two 12-hole mini muffin pans. Set aside.
- Whisk self-rising flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
- Add in apple cider and oil.
- Stir to combine and form a smooth batter.
- Fill each mini muffin hole up to 3/4 of their level.
- Bake the donut holes on the center rack at 350 °F (180 °C) for 18-20 minutes until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip them upside down on a cooling rack and let them cool for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, prepare the cinnamon sugar for coating the donut hole. Whisk cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.
- Using a pastry brush, brush the donut holes with melted vegan butter, then roll them in cinnamon sugar to coat.
- Repeat until they are all coated and look like mini donut holes.
Notas
Nutrición
Ingredientes y sustituciones
You need 5 ingredients to make the dough for these donut holes.
- Harina con levadura – This provides the structure and helps the donut holes rise. If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can substitute it with harina para todo uso and add baking powder. For a gluten-free option, use my convertidor sin gluten, pero no olvides el polvo para hornear.
- Manzana de cidra – Cider brings a sweet, sour apple flavor and a touch of acidity that balances the sweetness. It can be sparkling. You can replace it with zumo de manzana espumoso for a non-alcoholic version or sidra de pera. Do not use apple cider vinegar, as it would change the flavor drastically and it wouldn’t rise as much.
- Brown Sugar – This adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness and moisture to the donut holes. You can substitute it with azúcar de coco monk fruit blend for a lower-carb option, but brown sugar adds a unique depth that enhances the fall flavors.
- Canela – Cinnamon pairs beautifully with the apple flavors. You can substitute it with especias de calabaza, nuez moscada en polvo, or a mix of both for a variation on the fall flavor profile.
- Aceite de oliva ligero – Olive oil adds moisture and richness to the dough while keeping it light. You can substitute it with Aceite de canola, aceite de semilla de uva o aceite de almendras for a more neutral flavor. Avoid aceite de coco unless the cider is at room temperature, as melted coconut oil will solidify if mixed with cold ingredients.
How to Make Apple Cider Donut Holes
Making these donuts is really easy with the recipe card further down, but here are pictures of key steps.

Mezcla los ingredientes secos en un bol grande.

Pour your apple cider of choice (not vinegar!). I used zero alcohol cider.

Stir the batter until it becomes sticky.

Form little dough balls and place them on a small muffin tray.

Bake the donut holes at 350 °F (180 °C) for 18-20 minutes.

Brush the balls with melted vegan butter and roll them in a cinnamon sugar mixture.
Consejos de repostería de Carine
While this recipe is super easy, I have a few more tips to share that didn’t fit in the recipe card below.
- Use Sparkling Cider for Fluffiness – Sparkling apple cider adds a little extra puff to the batter, making the donut holes fluffier.
- Measure Flour Accurately – Use the spoon-and-level method when measuring flour to avoid packing too much into the cup, which can result in dense donut holes. Too much flour will make the dough stiff and less fluffy.
- Warm Your Cider – If your apple cider is cold, warm it slightly before mixing it with the oil to prevent the oil from creating lumps in the batter.
- No mezcles demasiado la masa. – Stir just until the ingredients are combined to avoid developing the gluten in the flour too much. Overmixing can make the donut holes tough and chewy.
- Use Mini Muffin Pans for Shape – Mini muffin pans are perfect for forming uniform, round donut holes, but you can also use a regular muffin pan and adjust the cooking time slightly (adding 5-7 minutes) for larger donut holes.
- Check Baking Early – Oven temperatures can vary, so start checking the donut holes at the 15-minute mark by inserting a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, they are ready to come out of the oven.
- Coat While Warm – Brush the donut holes with melted vegan butter and roll them in the cinnamon sugar while they are still warm for the best adhesion and a nice, crunchy coating. If they cool too much, the butter won’t stick as well.
- Double-Dip for Extra Coating – For an extra crunchy, sugary coating, roll the donut holes in the cinnamon sugar a second time after they have cooled slightly to ensure a thick, satisfying crust.
- Almacenar correctamente – If you’re making these ahead, store them in an airtight container and refresh them by warming them in the oven for a few minutes before serving to bring back their soft, warm texture.

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This is my 3rd time to make these. All times I used Martinellis sparkling apple cider, avocado oil & they are amazingly easy & delicious! Even though it makes 4 dozen ( I call them mini muffins & only dip the tops into melted butter & sugar in the raw & cinnamon) they get eaten up really quickly ❤️
That’s so amazing, thank you so much for baking my recipes so many times.
Without a doubt the best recipe I’ve tried on line. Simple ingredients, fast & SO DELICIOUS! It made nearly 3 dozen- call them mini muffins -I only dipped tops in melted butter & cinnamon & sugar in the raw ( large granules). Wish I could include a photo❤️
I wish I could see your picture! You can always share and tag me on instagram if you want. Thank you so much for baking my recipes.
I will certainly try to post a pic – at 80, I’m not real tech savvy, but I’ll try to get help. I will also be trying more of your recipes❤️! I had to make a second batch because my son practically ate all of the first batch himself
You are very inspiring, baking so much for your son is amazing.
Oops! I just re-read the recipe and see that a cup of sparkling cider is needed.
Amazing! I just replied to you 🙂
I’ll probably buy a large bottle of sparkling cider, so how many ounces do I need for this recipe?
As the recipe says, you need 1 cup. One cup is always 8 US fl.oz or 250ml.
muchas gracias
can you use fresh apple cider from the orchard
As soon as it’s sparkling yes
these taste great and i love how easy they were! i baked the first half in a mini muffin tin, but the shape was . . . mini muffin, not donut hole. I’m not sure how you got that shape in the picture. i then tried a couple of silicone molds i have – 2 half-sphere molds and, because i had a little batter left, a mini donut mold. they stuck, unfortunately. back to the drawing board!
You can see in all the pictures that the bottom is shaped like a muffin 🙂
These look amazing. Which brand cider did you use? There are so many non alcoholic ones…thank you!
I live in New Zealand and I am using a local brand I am sure it is sold outside NZ.
Hola,
Looking forward to making this recipe!! How long will they stay good for and how do you store them best? Can you freeze them?
¡Gracias!
You can easily keep them for 4 days in the fridge. Yes they are easy to freeze – use some parchment paper between them. You can reheat them in the oven or air fryer.
Tried out this recipe last night using all ingredients except substituted Avocado oil for the Olive oil. The donut holes are light and delicious and so easy to make! Next time I’m going to go a little heavier on the flour (not spooned) to see if I can make them a bit denser. Also, I’m gonna try rolling them in confectioner’s sugar since my husband really like it! Thanks for a great recipe!
Thank yoU!!