I’m not much of a donut eater ( I know…gasp), but my kids certainly love them. My daughter gets so excited when we drive by Krispy Kreme and the hot donut sign is on. I cringe knowing how much saturated fat and sugar is in those fried balls of dough, but I still allow them a treat, on occasion. I believe in moderation and enjoying a decadent splurge every now and then. It makes for a healthy relationship with food. I wanted to make a healthier version for a breakfast treat that would still taste delicious, so I created these healthier baked maple donuts adapted from a favorite Ina Garten recipe.
I replaced most of the fat in the recipe with Siggi’s skyr yogurt, applesauce and extra virgin olive oil and baked them instead of the traditional frying method. For the glaze, I went for a drizzle instead of drowning them in icing. It’s made with natural maple sugar, which has a rich maple flavor, so a little goes a long way.
The glaze adds the perfect amount of sweetness. These healthier baked maple donuts are a guilt-free indulgence. I would know, because I’ve already eaten two. I should probably save some for the kids.
- For the donuts:
- 1 cup unbleached white whole wheat flour I use King Arthur brand
- 1/4 cup maple sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup vanilla skyr yogurt
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the glaze:
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp maple sugar
- 1/8 tsp bourbon vanilla powder
- 1 tsp half and half
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a donut pan and sprinkle with extra flour to evenly coat all sides of the donut molds.
- Stir all dry ingredients for the donuts together with a whisk
- In a separate bowl, whisk all of the wet ingredients together until well mixed
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until combined, using a spatula to scrape down the sides
- Pour batter, evenly, into the 6 molds
- Bake for 15 minutes
- Remove from oven and allow donuts to cool for 5 minutes in the pan
- Place donuts on a cooling rack to continue to cool while you make the glaze
- For the glaze:
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for a few seconds
- Stir in maple sugar and allow to sit until sugar melts
- Stir in vanilla powder and half and half and microwave for 10 more seconds until smooth and pourable
- Drizzle glaze over the donuts and serve
My friends at Siggi’s Dairy have offered to giveaway a month’s supply of their delicious skyr yogurt to one of my readers! Be sure and leave a comment on how you would enjoy your Siggi’s skyr yogurt, whether it’s topped with your favorite fruit, nuts, seeds or parfait ingredients or in a recipe creation to replace some of the unhealthy fats.
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paige c says
November 7, 2015 at 10:19 pmI love to top my yogurt with granola and berries or use it in smoothies
Genell says
November 8, 2015 at 4:01 amYour donuts look amazing! If I won SIggis yogurt I would use it in fruit smoothies.
Cassandra says
November 8, 2015 at 4:18 amI just discovered Siggi’s at my local grocery store and love the taste and the fact that it doesn’t have a ton of sugar I usually have for lunch with an apple – I hadn’t thought of using it for baking thanks for the idea
Michelle StPierre says
November 8, 2015 at 11:28 amI would have Siggi’s yogurt in the morning before work.
cyndi br says
November 8, 2015 at 10:54 pmI like my yogurt mixed with granola
Anne|Craving Something Healthy says
November 9, 2015 at 1:11 amI would just dunk a million of these donuts in a vat of siggi’s. Yum 🙂
Amee Livingston says
November 9, 2015 at 7:27 pmHa ha! Me too, Anne!
Lauren Harris-Pincus says
November 9, 2015 at 3:28 amThese sound amazing, a less guilty pleasure for sure!
Amee Livingston says
November 9, 2015 at 7:26 pmThank you Lauren!
Deanna Segrave-Daly says
November 9, 2015 at 2:17 pmOooh hoo – I always wanted to get a baked donut pan and finally “splurged” last year (it was only $5 at A.C. Moore) and then went on a baked donut baking tear. I haven’t made them in awhile so now it’s time to get baking again – pinning this recipe!!
DJ says
November 10, 2015 at 1:12 pmI would enjoy it with granola and fresh fruit.
Liz @The Clean Eating Couple says
November 10, 2015 at 2:50 pmThere’s no wrong way to enjoy siggi’s yogurt!! Love it just plain with a spoon.. but would love to try it in donuts like these!!
Amy Lauren says
November 10, 2015 at 8:53 pmI’d probably use it in a smoothie or top it with slivered almonds.
Trisha @ Home Sweet Homemade says
November 11, 2015 at 1:41 pmHealthy donuts?! Sign me up! Pinned!
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Amee Livingston says
November 12, 2015 at 1:51 amThank you Trisha!!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
November 11, 2015 at 9:12 pmDon’t you just love Siggi’s? I like using it to cut down on the butter in baked recipes like cookies. These look delicious and I love that they’re baked instead of fried! The maple sugar sounds great- I have to try it 🙂
Amee Livingston says
November 12, 2015 at 1:50 amThank you, Sonali! Yes, Siggi’s is the bomb!!! I love it straight up or mixed in recipes, too. It’s so rich and dreamy!
Adam Waddy says
November 12, 2015 at 9:59 amThank you for the recipe. It looks very easy to make but I don’t know if I can make the taste right but I will try! Love all images, they are beautiful! Love it!
Amee Livingston says
November 12, 2015 at 4:31 pmThank you Adam!
James says
March 19, 2016 at 9:06 pmNo really, I loved, I did it today for the first time and it turned out better than I thought. ^^!