Description
Delight in these wholesome baked blueberry donuts made with whole wheat pastry flour and fresh blueberries, lightly sweetened and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a tasty snack, these donuts are baked instead of fried for a healthier twist and have a tender crumb with bursts of juicy blueberries.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk (almond milk or cashew milk preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (or any oil/melted butter)
Fruit
- 1/2 to 1 cup fresh blueberries
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup water (plus more as needed for consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350˚ F (175˚ C) to warm up while you prepare the batter, ensuring a perfectly baked donut texture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Then, slowly add the melted coconut oil while stirring swiftly to prevent it from solidifying. Mix until just combined.
- Incorporate Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without crushing them.
- Fill Donut Pan: Liberally grease a donut pan with nonstick spray. Spoon or pipe the batter into each mold, filling them to the center but not overflowing, aiming to make 10 donuts.
- Bake Donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 9-10 minutes until the donuts are lightly golden and spring back to touch. Let them cool for about 5 minutes before removing carefully with a knife if needed.
- Prepare Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, water, and vanilla extract to form a smooth glaze. Adjust the water by adding 1-2 teaspoons at a time until you achieve a dip-friendly consistency.
- Glaze Donuts: Dip the still-warm donuts into the glaze, coating both sides if desired, and set on a wire rack to allow excess glaze to drip off. Let the glaze set and harden for about 20 minutes.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy the donuts fresh the same day for best flavor and texture. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Ensure the donut pan is well greased to prevent sticking.
- Use fresh blueberries for best results; frozen can be used but may affect batter texture.
- The donuts are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored for a couple of days at room temperature.
- Feel free to substitute the coconut oil with any preferred oil or melted butter.
- Adjust the glaze thickness by varying water quantity for a thinner or thicker coating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
