Description
Delightful heart-shaped donuts made healthier without sacrificing taste, perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 large egg (or flaxseed meal mixed with water)
- ½ cup milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your donut pan or use non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the egg, then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
- Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once cooled, glaze the donuts with powdered sugar mixed with milk and vanilla extract, adding food coloring if desired.
Notes
Ensure that the baking powder is fresh for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: healthy donuts, heart-shaped donuts, baked donuts, dessert recipe, sweet treats