Low Fat Red Velvet Donut
Indulge guilt-free with these delightful low-fat red velvet donuts—perfectly baked to achieve a tender, moist texture while keeping things light. Crafted with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, these donuts boast a subtle cocoa flavor, vibrant red hue from natural food coloring, and the rich tanginess of buttermilk and vinegar. Sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and topped with a luscious reduced-fat cream cheese glaze, this recipe is as decadent as it is mindful of your health goals. Ready in just 30 minutes, these baked donuts make a show-stopping dessert or an elegant addition to your weekend brunch spread. Get inspired by this healthier twist on classic red velvet, and enjoy the perfect pairing of flavor and comfort in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon skim milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat together the sugar and eggs until well combined. Add the applesauce, buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, folding them together until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the donuts have risen and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the donuts are baking, prepare the cream cheese glaze. In a small bowl, beat the reduced-fat cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, and skim milk, and mix until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dip the tops of each donut into the cream cheese glaze.
Serve immediately for best flavor and texture. Enjoy your low-fat red velvet donuts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.8 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 447 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 2360 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 376.9 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 229.2 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 450 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1382 mg | 29% | |
*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.
