Description

Baked Blueberry Donuts are a light, cakey, and healthier alternative to fried donuts, featuring fresh blueberries and a moist texture, with a vegan and gluten-free option.

Ingredients

For the Donuts:

¼ cup melted regular or vegan butter

1 ¼ cup regular milk, oat milk, or almond milk

1 cup sugar

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour (If gluten-free, use King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour)

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

For the Glaze (Optional):

½ cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon regular milk, oat milk, or almond milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with cooking spray or lightly coat with oil to prevent sticking.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, your choice of milk, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
Step 3: Gradually add flour to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
Step 4: Gently fold in blueberries without mashing them, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
Step 5: Spoon batter into the greased donut molds, filling each about ¾ full.
Step 6: Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean.
Step 7: For the optional glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Once donuts have cooled, dip them into the glaze.
Step 8: Serve warm or allow them to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend like King Arthur Measure for Measure flour.

Reduce sugar by using a substitute like Stevia or monk fruit for a lower sugar option.

Add cinnamon or lemon zest for extra flavor.

Feel free to substitute other berries, like raspberries or blackberries, or even add chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 donut
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg