Baked Blueberry Donuts Recipe

Introduction

These baked blueberry donuts are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Light, fluffy, and studded with juicy blueberries, they offer a healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup melted regular or vegan butter
• 1 1/4 cup regular milk, oat milk, or almond milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cup regular or gluten free all purpose flour
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 1 tbsp regular milk, oat milk, or almond milk (for glaze)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease 14-16 donut molds.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, milk, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
3. Step 3: Gradually add flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the donuts tender.
4. Step 4: Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to break them up.
5. Step 5: Spoon the batter into the greased donut molds, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
6. Step 6: Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
7. Step 7 (optional): To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled donuts if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Use frozen blueberries directly in the batter to avoid bleeding if you prefer a lighter color in your donuts.
• Try adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter to enhance the blueberry flavor.
• For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and vegan butter or oil.
• Don’t overfill the donut molds to prevent overflow during baking.

Storage

Store the donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat gently in a microwave or oven before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh?

Yes, you can use frozen blueberries without thawing. Just fold them gently into the batter to avoid turning it purple.

Do I need to use a donut pan?

Using a donut pan helps shape the donuts, but if you don’t have one, you can bake the batter in a muffin tin for blueberry muffins instead.

Baked Blueberry Donuts Recipe

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Delicious and fluffy baked blueberry donuts that can be made with regular or vegan ingredients, perfect for a sweet breakfast or snack. These donuts are easy to prepare and bake, featuring fresh or frozen blueberries folded into a tender batter, and optionally topped with a simple vanilla glaze for extra sweetness.

• Author: Bella
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 14–16 donuts 1x
• Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Donut Batter

• 1/4 cup melted regular or vegan butter
• 1 1/4 cup regular milk, oat milk, or almond milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cup regular or gluten free all-purpose flour
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Vanilla Glaze (Optional)

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp regular milk, oat milk, or almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature by the time you’re ready to bake.
2. Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted vegan butter (or regular butter), your choice of milk (regular, oat, or almond), baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix these ingredients well.
3. Add the Flour: Gradually mix in the flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
4. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them up.
5. Fill Donut Molds: Grease 14-16 donut molds to prevent sticking. Carefully pour the batter into each mold, filling them but not overfilling to allow space for rising during baking.
6. Bake the Donuts: Place the molds in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donut comes out clean.
7. Prepare the Glaze (Optional): While the donuts are baking, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
8. Glaze the Donuts: Once the donuts have cooled, drizzle or dip them into the vanilla glaze if desired. The glaze is optional as the donuts are delicious on their own.

Notes

• You can use either regular or vegan butter depending on dietary preference.
• Blueberries can be fresh or frozen; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent discoloring the batter.
• Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts tender and fluffy.
• Be mindful not to overfill the donut molds to avoid overflow during baking.
• Nutrition facts do not include the optional glaze.
• If using gluten-free flour, expect slight texture variation but the taste remains delightful.

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