Low Fat Boston Cream Donut
Satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free with these Low Fat Boston Cream Donuts—a lighter take on the classic indulgence! Perfectly soft and baked, not fried, these donuts start with a moist batter made from Greek yogurt and unsweetened applesauce, keeping them light yet delicious. Each donut is filled with a creamy non-fat vanilla pudding that mimics the luxurious custard center of the traditional treat. The final touch? A rich, glossy dark chocolate glaze that will have you savoring every bite without the extra calories. Ready in under an hour and packed with flavor, these healthier Boston Cream Donuts are an ideal dessert or snack for those craving decadence with a healthy twist. Perfect for brunches, family gatherings, or simply treating yourself!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 whole Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Skim milk
- 1 package Non-fat instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups Skim milk for pudding
- 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon Low-fat milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another large bowl, mix the applesauce, Greek yogurt, egg, vanilla extract, and skim milk until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fill each donut cavity about 3/4 full with the batter. An easy way to do this is by using a piping bag or a spoon.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean. Allow to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Prepare the filling by whisking the non-fat instant vanilla pudding mix with the skim milk. Refrigerate until set.
Once the donuts are cool, fill a piping bag with the set vanilla pudding. Using a small nozzle, carefully insert the tip into the side of each donut and fill with pudding.
For the chocolate glaze, melt the dark chocolate chips with the low-fat milk in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Dip the top of each filled donut into the melted chocolate glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.
Place the glazed donuts onto a wire rack to allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy your healthier treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 3641 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 394.2 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 167.1 g | ||
| Protein | 78.3 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.5 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 1080 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 2284 mg | 49% | |
*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.
