Low Fat Mini Donuts
Indulge in guilt-free sweetness with these **Low Fat Mini Donuts**, a healthier twist on a classic treat that’s baked, not fried. Perfectly tender and lightly spiced with a hint of nutmeg, these bite-sized delights are made with wholesome ingredients like **buttermilk** and **unsweetened applesauce**, ensuring incredible flavor with reduced fat and calories. Whipped up in just 25 minutes, they’re quick, easy, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Topped with a sprinkle of aromatic cinnamon sugar, these donuts are ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings without derailing your healthy lifestyle. Whether you enjoy them as a breakfast treat, snack, or dessert, these light and fluffy mini donuts are sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.33 cup Sugar
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini donut pan with non-stick spray.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, and sugar until evenly combined.
In a separate large bowl, mix together the buttermilk, unsweetened applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until a smooth batter forms. Avoid over-mixing to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the cavities of the prepared mini donut pan, filling each about halfway.
Bake the mini donuts in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they spring back lightly when touched and a toothpick inserted into a donut 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 cool, sprinkle the tops of the donuts with cinnamon sugar for a delightful finishing touch.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 233 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1283 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.3 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 408 mg | 9% | |
*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.
