Low Fat Classic Doughnuts
Indulge guilt-free with these Low Fat Classic Doughnuts, a lighter take on the beloved bakery treat! With the perfect balance of fluffy texture and warm, aromatic flavor from ground nutmeg, these baked doughnuts boast a heart-healthy twist thanks to unsweetened applesauce and skim milk. Designed for easy preparation, the recipe skips the mess of frying and uses a doughnut pan for a quick 10-minute bake. Sweetened with a touch of granulated and brown sugar, these tender doughnuts prove that satisfying your sweet tooth doesn’t have to derail your health goals. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack, this crowd-pleasing recipe offers all the comfort of classic doughnuts with fewer calories and fat. Serve them simply as-is or add a finishing glaze or dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup skim milk
- cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix together the unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, alternating with the skim milk, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Lightly grease a doughnut pan with cooking spray.
Fill each well of the doughnut pan about two-thirds full with the batter. A piping bag or spoon works well for this.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the doughnuts comes out clean.
Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, you can glaze or dust them with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 225 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 2728 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 349.5 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 785 mg | 17% | |
*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.
