Blueberry baked donuts are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts. These baked treats are soft, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries, making them a perfect breakfast or snack idea for anyone who loves fruity baked goods.
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I actually make baked donuts quite often, my husband loves them, great for dunking he says! He loves these Cinnamon Bake Donuts, Zucchini Baked Donuts and these Lemon Donuts, and so do I for that matter!
And of course who doesn’t love blueberries!? From a delicious Blueberry Crumb Cake to this popular Blueberry Streusel Loaf and who doesn’t love a slice of Blueberry Pie?
To make blueberry baked donuts, you will need the following ingredients
- Flour – all purpose or cake/pastry flourÂ
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Sugar – granulated sugar
- Butter – melted (cooled)Â
- Egg – large egg room temperature
- Vanilla – vanilla extract
- Greek yogurt – plain room temperature
- Milk – whole or 2% room temperature
- Blueberries – fresh or frozen
Lemon Glaze
- Powdered sugar – also known as icing or confectioners’ sugar
- Lemon juice – fresh lemon juice
For room temperature remove from the fridge 30 minutes before using.
How to make a Blueberry Donut recipe
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
In a medium bowl whisk together the egg, milk, yogurt, vanilla and melted and cooled butter until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just until combined. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to over mix the batter.
Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner cut off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each one almost full. Or you can add the batter using a couple of spoons.
Bake the donuts in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing them and placing them on a cooling rack to cool completely.
Once the donuts are cool, you can add the glaze or topping of your choice, a white chocolate glaze would be delicious. You can also sprinkle some extra blueberries or lemon zest for extra flavor, or even a dusting of powdered sugar on top will work too.
Is it Donut or Doughnut?
In the Oxford English Dictionary it lists both spellings, Doughnut is the preferred spelling in British English and donut is the preferred American spelling. So in other words they both mean the same thing, just different spelling.
What Does Yogurt Do In A Baked Good?
When adding yogurt to a baked good such as a cake, sweet bread or baked donuts it adds moisture and fat to the batter which results in a moist and delicious result.
Blueberry baked donuts are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts. Whether you’re looking for a sweet breakfast treat or a midday snack, these donuts are sure to satisfy your cravings while also providing a boost of nutrients from the fresh blueberries. Enjoy!
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2 mixing bowls
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1 baking donut pan
BLUEBERRY BAKED DONUT
- 1 cup all purpose or cake/pastry flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- pinch salt
- â…“ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter – melted (cooled)
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon milk (75 grams total)
- ¼ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (or add up to ⅓ cup)
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered/icing sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
BLUEBERRY BAKED DONUT
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), grease and flour a 6 donut pan.
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In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
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In a medium bowl whisk together egg, milk, yogurt, vanilla and melted butter until smooth.
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Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, just until smooth, gently fold in blueberries. Â Fill donut pan and bake 10 minutes. Â Remove from pan, let cool completely then drizzle with lemon glaze if desired. Â Enjoy!
Can I use cake/pastry flour?
If you prefer you can use cake flour instead of all purpose, it will make the donuts softer and more tender. For every cup of all purpose flour, remove two tablespoons and replace with two tablespoons of corn starch.
Do I Need A Donut Pan?
Not really you can make your own, all you need is a cupcake pan and foil. Cut the foil into 11 inches (30cm) and then cut in half, gently mold the foil around your middle or ring finger. Then gently press the form into the muffin tin. And there you have a donut form to make baked donuts.
I always find either with the homemade pan or an actual donut pan that the batter bakes over the hole, all you have to do is recut the hole out with a medium round pastry tip, it gives it a cleaner cut then a knife.
How to store the donuts
Store the baked cooled donuts in an air tight container at room temperature. They will last up to 4 days. They can also be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container. They will keep for up to 2-3 months in the freezer.
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 106mg | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.1mg
Updated from June 5, 2017.