Heart-Healthy Classic Doughnuts
Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Classic Doughnuts, a wholesome twist on the beloved sweet treat! Packed with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, natural sweetness from honey and unsweetened applesauce, and a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these baked doughnuts are a lighter alternative to the fried classic. Crafted with olive oil and buttermilk for added moisture and flavor, each bite is delectably soft yet airy. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack. Enjoy them plain or topped with a light dusting of cinnamon for an irresistibly cozy finish. Healthy baked doughnuts have never been this good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a doughnut pan with a small amount of olive oil or use a non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, unsweetened applesauce, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and olive oil until smooth and homogenous.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure the doughnuts stay light and fluffy.
Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the doughnuts comes out clean and they spring back when lightly touched.
Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before removing them and transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, you can sprinkle a light dusting of cinnamon for additional flavor, or enjoy them plain for a truly heart-healthy treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.3 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 392 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 2249 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 301.9 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.3 g | ||
| Protein | 51.4 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 387 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1533 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
