This easy recipe for baked donuts yields healthier homemade donuts; sweetened with banana and grape nectar. Glazed with a protein rich peanut butter glaze or a not-so-healthy powdered sugar glaze. Either way, they are sure to be gobbled up!
If you've followed me for a bit, you know I LOVE a good sweet treat! You likely also know that I love a breakfast recipe that seems like a treat, but has some more nutritional value ~ how about donuts with just 3g of sugar and 7g of protein?? This baked donuts recipe is going to deliver just that!
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This easy and quick recipe has no refined sugar (unless you chose to use the powdered sugar glaze😂). The baked homemade donuts get their sweetness from a ripe banana and grape nectar. This post is not sponsored by Domaine Santé, but they did supply me with grape nectar to create this recipe. All opinions are 100% my own.
A BAKED DONUTS RECIPE WITH GRAPE NECTAR? WHAT'S THAT??
Domaine Santé Grape Nectars use the all natural sweetness of wine grapes in a liquid form. They contain no alcohol and are a low glycemic sugar alternative. You can replace granulated or brown sugar with the grape nectar and you get all the flavor and sweetness with less sugar and less of the harmful effects of sugar. Be sure to check out the Domaine Santé website to learn more about this creative ingredient.
I've been experimenting with the All Sass and Bored-O Blanc varieties and look forward to sharing more refined sugar free recipes in the future!
DO BAKED DONUTS TASTE THE SAME AS FRIED?
In a nut shell, no, baked donuts do not taste the same as fried. This recipe creates donuts that are more similar in texture to a dense cake or muffin. Rest assured, they are still positively delicious and were given "88 thumbs up" from little e; so you know they are good!😉
LET'S BAKE SOME DONUTS!!
Start by preparing a donut pan (this is the one I use) and preheating the oven to 350°F. Next whisk the dry ingredients together in a bowl. I love this Duralex set and use them daily in my own kitchen. Then in another bowl, mash the banana; then whisk in the egg, grape nectar, Greek yogurt, coconut oil and vanilla until fully combined. Now pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. This creates a thick (and not so pretty) batter.
Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each well about ¾ of the way. Then bake the donuts for 8-10 minutes until they spring back when you lightly press on them and the edges are lightly browned. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.
DO THE DONUTS TASTE LIKE BANANAS OR GRAPES?
No. The banana adds moisture and sweetness, but the taste is very subtle. The grape nectar does not leave any detectable grape flavor behind.
TWO DIFFERENT GLAZE OPTIONS
To keep this recipe for homemade donuts on the healthy side, glaze them with a protein rich peanut butter glaze. To make this glaze, use the remainder of the 5.3 oz Greek yogurt container and mix it with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter powder. Spread the glaze on the mostly cooled donuts (I topped a few of them with some Ghirardelli mini semi-sweet chocolate chips).
For a sugar glaze, mix powdered sugar with vanilla and heavy cream or half and half. Then dunk the mostly cooled donuts in the glaze or drizzle it over the top of the donuts with a spoon. Top with sprinkles if you wish!
CAN THIS RECIPE FOR BAKED DONUTS BE FROZEN?
Yes! Allow the unglazed donuts to cool completely then freeze in an airtight container for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before warming to your liking. I love using my toaster oven to warm them up!
OTHER HEALTHIER BREAKFAST RECIPES
- Baked Cinnamon Donuts
- Healthy Breakfast Cookies
- Healthier Chocolate Zucchini Bread
- Peanut Butter Oat Banana Bread
- Zucchini Chocolate Chip Oat Bran Muffins
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Baked Donuts with Two Glazes
This easy baked donut recipe yields healthier homemade donuts; sweetened with banana and grape nectar. Glazed with either a protein rich peanut butter glaze or a not-so-healthy powdered sugar glaze. Either way, they are sure to be gobbled up!
Ingredients
Donuts
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 small ripe banana, mashed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup All Sass grape nectar
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Glaze
- Plain Greek Yogurt (remainder of 5.3 oz. container)
- 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
Sugar Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2-3 teaspoons heavy cream or half and half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a donut pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a medium size bowl, whisk together both flours, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In another bowl, mash the banana, then whisk the egg, grape nectar, Greek yogurt, coconut oil and vanilla until fully combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter will be fairly thick. Spoon the batter into each donut well, filling about ¾ of the way full.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool a few minutes in the pan and then transfer to a wire rack. Bake the remaining batter.
- While the donuts are cooling, make the glazes~
- Make the peanut butter glaze by combining the remainder of the Greek yogurt (from a 5.3 oz. container) with 2 tablespoons of powdered peanut butter. Mix until smooth. When the donuts are cool enough to handle, spread the glaze over the donuts. Allow it to set for a few minutes and enjoy.
- Make the sugar glaze by mixing powdered sugar, vanilla and cream until fully combined, add more cream if too thick and more powdered sugar if too thin. When the donuts are cool enough to handle, dunk each donut into the glaze or drizzle it with a spoon and place on a wire rack set over a large piece of parchment paper or over a large baking sheet. Allow the glaze to set a few minutes and then enjoy!
Each glaze makes enough to cover about 4-6 donuts.
Notes
*Coconut sugar or brown sugar can be used in place of the grape nectar
*Greek yogurt can be replaced with sour cream
*Whole wheat flour can be substitued with all-purpose flour, but I do not recommend subbing all whole wheat flour
*Baked donuts are best enjoyed when eaten fresh. They can be covered and stored at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerated for up to one week.
*Unglazed donuts can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before warming to your liking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 133Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 255mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 7g
The nutrition information is an estimate and may not be entirely accurate. The estimate is based off the donuts with the peanut butter glaze. If you use the powdered sugar glaze, add about 30 calories and 7 grams of sugar.
Kim
I love this! A baked donut that's full of healthy ingredients, but still sweet and delicious is definitely a winner. Can't wait to make this! One of my fave breakfast's is cinnamon rolls - I wonder how the grape nectar would be in those (hint, hint!)
Tasia
I know your family will love this, thanks Kim! Let me know if you try vanilla Greek yogurt or some vanilla or chocolate protein powder in plain yogurt for the healthy glaze as I know you need to avoid peanuts. I also bet the grape nectar would work great in cinnamon rolls!!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
Great looking donuts, Tasia! It reminds me that I really need to make some more for my kiddos soon. They are such a treat for them!
Tasia
Thanks Katherine! Yes, my girls go crazy when I make donuts ~ this is a recipe I feel good about feeding them!💗
Christie
Tasia I love these healthier homemade donuts with that yummy glaze! It sounds so good!
Tasia
Thank you Christie! I know this donut recipe will fit in so well with all your delicious creations!
Belinda
Hi Tasia, My favorite breakfast is a huge bowl of fresh fruit. But, I think your donuts would be a great addition. will have to try them.
Tasia
A big bowl of fresh fruit is always a hit around here too! Thank you for sharing and I hope you love the donuts!
Heidi
I’ve missed making breakfast for my mini fam, thanks for the inspiration Tasia! I am excited to try this:)
As far as favorite healthy breakfasts go, a fave around here is protein waffles with strawberries & whip. The hubs likes bacon or chicken sausage with it, too of course 😉😂🤣😂 will let you know what your fans say!
Tasia
Yay! Can't wait to hear what they think of them! Protein waffles with strawberries and whip sounds so perfect for a weekend morning!! Thank you for sharing.😊
Katerina
I loved the "88 thumbs up" comment - this is exactly what I get from my twins when something is super delicious. They must taste as good as they look then! Thank you for posting - we love using our mini donut pan.
Tasia
Thank you Katerina! Aren't kids the best critics?? I hope you and the twins love them!