Heart-Healthy Old Fashioned Donut
Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Old Fashioned Donuts—a wholesome twist on a timeless favorite! Made with nutritious whole wheat flour, unsweetened applesauce, and olive oil, these baked donuts are the perfect choice for a health-conscious treat. Flavored with cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and lightly sweetened with honey, they boast a perfectly moist and tender crumb without the need for deep-frying. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe combines simple ingredients, minimal effort, and maximum flavor, making it ideal for busy mornings or weekend baking projects. Serve them as-is or sprinkle with a touch of powdered cinnamon for a delicious breakfast or snack that’s kinder to your heart.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with a bit of olive oil.
In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk the olive oil, unsweetened applesauce, and honey until well combined.
Add the buttermilk and vanilla extract into the wet mixture and mix until smooth.
Beat the egg in a small bowl and then add to the wet ingredients. Stir until fully combined.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into it. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid tough donuts.
Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into one of the donuts comes out clean and the tops spring back when lightly touched.
Remove from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
Transfer the donuts to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.8 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 224 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 2338 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300.1 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.2 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.6 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1405 mg | 30% | |
*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.
