Heart-Healthy Copycat Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts
Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Copycat Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts, a wholesome twist on the iconic treat! Made with whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened applesauce, and skim milk, these baked doughnuts are a lighter alternative to their fried counterparts without compromising on that signature soft, pillowy texture. Using avocado oil and natural honey as sweeteners, this recipe delivers a balance of flavor and nutrition, perfect for anyone mindful of their heart health. Topped with a silky vanilla glaze, these golden beauties are baked to perfection and ready in under an hour, making them an ideal homemade dessert or snack. Serve them warm for an irresistible taste of nostalgia that you'll feel good about sharing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat pastry flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 0.5 cup Skim milk
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large Egg whites
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Warm the skim milk in a small saucepan over low heat until it's just warm to the touch, about 110°F. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, water, instant yeast, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Stir to dissolve and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes foamy.
Add the unsweetened applesauce, egg whites, the remaining honey, salt, and avocado oil to the yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly.
Slowly stir in the whole wheat pastry flour until the dough starts to come together. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Use a doughnut cutter or two different sized round cutters to cut out as many doughnuts as possible, re-rolling the scraps once.
Place the doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a clean towel and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the doughnuts for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Be careful not to over-bake them.
While the doughnuts are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of warm water until smooth.
Once the doughnuts are baked, allow them to cool slightly before dipping the tops into the glaze.
Place the glazed doughnuts on a wire rack to set the glaze.
Serve warm, and enjoy your heart-healthy treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1355 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.2 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.2 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1452 mg | 31% | |
*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.
