Sugar-Free Red Velvet Donut
Indulge guilt-free with these light yet luscious sugar-free red velvet donuts, a healthier spin on the classic treat. Crafted with whole wheat pastry flour and naturally sweetened with stevia or erythritol, these baked donuts boast a soft, tender crumb infused with rich cocoa and vibrant red food coloring. Moist buttermilk and unsweetened applesauce lend extra moisture and flavor, creating perfectly baked donuts ready to be topped with a creamy light cream cheese and Greek yogurt frosting. Prepped in just 20 minutes and baked in 10, this recipe delivers delicious homemade donuts ideal for health-conscious dessert lovers. Perfect for any occasion, these donuts are low in sugar, high in satisfaction, and easy to customize with a decorative piping of frosting or your favorite toppings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Stevia or Erythritol Sweetener
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 units Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese (light, for frosting)
- 0.25 cup Greek Yogurt (plain, non-fat, for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons Stevia or Erythritol Sweetener (for frosting)
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray or oil.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sweetener until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, applesauce, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tougher donuts.
Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean.
Remove the donuts from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the donuts are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Once the donuts are completely cooled, frost them with the cream cheese mixture using a spatula or a piping bag for a more decorative look.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.9 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 453 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 2700 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.5 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 61.3 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1552 mg | 33% | |
*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.
