Description
These Healthy Blueberry Donuts are a delicious and nutritious twist on classic donuts, made with whole wheat flour, fresh blueberries, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Baked rather than fried, they offer a low-fat, refined sugar-free treat perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- â…“ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
Add-ins
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Nonstick spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with nonstick spray to ensure the donuts don’t stick after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until fully combined and uniform.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add the maple syrup (or honey), Greek yogurt, almond milk, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil. Stir until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter without breaking them.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about ¾ full to allow for rising.
- Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool Donuts: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or glazing.
Notes
- Use frozen blueberries straight from the freezer to prevent color streaking in the batter.
- Optional glaze: mix ¼ cup powdered sugar with 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled donuts for a tangy sweetness.
- Store the donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
