Healthy Baked Donuts (No Refined Sugar)

Baked donuts with strawberry glaze on a wire rack.

Healthy Baked Donuts (No Refined Sugar)

Julia Droulia

These healthy baked donuts are soft and fluffy, with a delicate hint of vanilla from the batter. They’re made without any refined white sugar, making them a healthier alternative to store-bought, deep-fried donuts. Enjoy them plain or topped with your favorite glaze for an extra-special treat.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 14

Total Time 24

Course Dessert, Snack

Suitable for 6+ months

Servings donuts

Calories 201 kcal

Equipment

donut case

Ingredients

▢ 2 eggs
▢ 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or vegetable oil of your choice)
▢ 3 tablespoons maple syrup
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ ½ cup milk (or dairy alternative)
▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
▢ ½ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ / 180℃.
In a bowl, mix the eggs, maple syrup, avocado oil, vanilla and milk until all combined.
Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Mix with a whisk until you have a thin batter (similar to pancake batter).
Add the batter to the donut case using a quarter cup or a piping bag. Leave about a finger space at the top for the donuts to rise.
Bake for 12-15 minutes. The top should be light brown and the top is firm to touch.
Let the baked donuts cool for 5 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

To make my strawberry glaze, grind two tablespoons of dried strawberries using a pestle and mortar. Mix with ¼ cup of honey, then dip the baked donuts into the glaze and serve.
Keep in mind that this glaze does not thicken or set. If left on the donuts for a day, it will soak in and lose its shine. I recommend glazing the donuts just before serving if you don’t plan to eat them soon after.
Freeze the baked donuts before glazing. You can freeze them for up to 2 months.
If using a silicone donut pan, you can add the batter directly to each case. If using a metal donut pan, I recommend lightly spraying it with oil to make it easier to remove the donuts once baked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g

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