Zucchini Doughnut Puffs
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly fluffy Zucchini Doughnut Puffs—an innovative twist on classic doughnuts! Perfectly golden and lightly crisp on the outside, these bite-sized treats boast a tender, spiced interior with a subtle hint of zucchini sweetness. Made with grated zucchini, cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla, this easy-to-make recipe is a clever way to incorporate veggies into your desserts while still indulging in the decadence of deep-fried dough. Dust them with powdered sugar or roll them in cinnamon sugar for an extra layer of sweetness. Whether served warm as a comforting snack or as a surprising addition to your brunch spread, these homemade doughnut puffs are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re the perfect quick dessert for zucchini lovers and doughnut enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated Zucchini
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Grate the zucchini and use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold the grated zucchini into the batter until evenly distributed.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or heavy-bottomed skillet to 350°F (175°C). Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Fry the doughnut puffs for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining batter.
Once the doughnut puffs have slightly cooled, dust them with powdered sugar or roll them in cinnamon sugar.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.0 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 141 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% | |
*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.
