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Baked Blueberry Donuts

Healthy Fact of the Day

Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, making these donuts a more nutritious sweet treat. Baking instead of frying reduces oil content while maintaining that classic donut texture.

These Baked Blueberry Donuts bring bakery-style sweetness to your Sweet Sundae with their tender, cake-like texture and bursts of fresh blueberries throughout. They’re easy to make in a donut pan and perfect for weekend breakfast treats or afternoon snacks. Light, fluffy, and studded with antioxidant-rich berries, they’re a healthier twist on the classic fried version.

If you love fruity breakfast treats, you’ll also enjoy our Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake with its similar berry-forward flavors and moist texture. For another handheld morning favorite, try the Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake Casserole—it captures those same comforting blueberry-vanilla notes in an easy make-ahead format.

Baked Blueberry Donuts

Baked Blueberry Donuts

Recipe by Daily Disher

These Baked Blueberry Donuts are tender and fluffy with bursts of juicy blueberries in every bite, offering all the satisfaction of fried donuts without the oil.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour

    • 0.75 cup granulated sugar

    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    • 0.25 teaspoon salt

    • 0.5 cup milk

    • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • 1 egg

    • 1 cup fresh blueberries

    Directions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a donut pan with baking spray or butter.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
    • In another bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
    • Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
    • Carefully spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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