Low Fat Maple Donut
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Fat Maple Donut recipe, a healthier twist on a classic favorite that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising your diet. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, unsweetened applesauce, and low-fat buttermilk, these baked donuts boast a tender texture and rich maple flavor infused with both pure maple syrup and maple extract. The creamy maple glaze adds the perfect finishing touch, making these donuts irresistibly delicious yet light. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy mornings, brunches, or as a sweet snack. Each batch yields 12 donuts, allowing you to share—or save—for later! Say goodbye to heavy fried treats and hello to these healthy, maple-infused delights. Perfect for those searching for low-fat dessert recipes, baked donuts, or maple-flavored treats!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Pure maple syrup
- 0.5 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Maple extract
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, combine the applesauce, maple syrup, buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and maple extract. Mix until well combined.
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense donuts.
Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each section about three-quarters full.
Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly touched.
Remove the donuts from the pan and allow them to cool on a wire rack.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the donuts are cool, dip the tops into the glaze and return them to the wire rack for the glaze to set.
Enjoy your low fat maple donuts fresh or store them in an airtight container for up to two days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 12.3 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 224 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 1523 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.5 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 131.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1279 mg | 27% | |
*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.
