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Baked Applesauce Donuts with Vanilla Yogurt Glaze

Simple to make, healthy and baked right in your oven, these Baked Applesauce Donuts with Vanilla Yogurt Glaze are so delicious!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, treat
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 24 doughnuts
Calories: 122kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

For the Donuts

  • ¼ cup butter room temperature
  • ½ cup unrefined sugar
  • cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • cup oats
  • 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
  • cup low-fat milk
  • 1 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup applesauce unsweetened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

For the Vanilla Yogurt Glaze

  • ½ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease the dot pan or muffin tin.
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  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugars, and egg until smooth, about 5 minutes with electric mixer on medium-high setting.
  • Mix in the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and oats to the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly, making sure to scrape the sides.
  • On low speed, add the whole-wheat pastry flour and milk. Mix well. Add the Greek yogurt, applesauce, and all-purpose flour. Mix until combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Fill the prepared donut pan or muffin tin and bake for 12–15 minutes. You can also roll them into balls and place on a baking sheet for donut holes.
  • Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then place on wire rack for 5 minutes to cool before adding a glaze.
  • While donuts are cooling prepare the Vanilla Yogurt Glaze by mixing both ingredients in a small bowl until smooth and pour on top cooled donuts.

Notes

To store: Place cooled donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
If you'd like to freeze these donuts, placed in airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg