Description
Blueberry Baked Donuts are soft, fluffy donuts packed with fresh blueberries and baked instead of fried, making them a lighter and healthier option for breakfast or a sweet snack. This recipe yields tender donuts with a hint of cinnamon and a delightful optional vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
Donut Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
Optional Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan to prepare for baking the donuts.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, large egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold fresh blueberries into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Remove: Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Prepare Glaze (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk (start with 1 tablespoon and add more if needed for desired consistency), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze Donuts: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled donuts and allow it to set slightly before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Toss blueberries in a little flour before folding into batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- If fresh blueberries are unavailable, frozen blueberries can be used; thaw and drain them before adding to the batter.
- Store the baked donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure the donuts remain soft and fluffy.
- Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner cut for easier filling of the donut pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
