Heart-Healthy Powdered Sugar Donuts
Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Powdered Sugar Donuts, a wholesome twist on the classic treat. Made with whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened applesauce, and low-fat buttermilk, these baked donuts are packed with flavor while keeping saturated fats to a minimum. Lightly sweetened with honey and topped with a delicate coating of powdered sugar, they’re the perfect balance of satisfying sweetness and nutritious goodness. Prep these delights in just 15 minutes, with a quick 10-minute bake time, for a healthier breakfast option or snack. Whether served with a glass of almond milk or your favorite beverage, these tender, fluffy donuts redefine indulgence in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat pastry flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with non-stick spray or olive oil.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, egg, low-fat buttermilk, and olive oil. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix to ensure tender donuts.
Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a large resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the donuts are completely cool, place the powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Gently press each donut into the powdered sugar, turning to coat evenly on all sides.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy powdered sugar donuts with a glass of almond milk or your favorite beverage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1185 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 224 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 1691 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.3 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 126.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 879 mg | 19% | |
*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.
