Heart-Healthy Classic Jelly Donuts

Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Classic Jelly Donuts, a lighter twist on the traditional favorite that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Made with nutrient-rich whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened applesauce, and almond milk, these baked donuts skip the deep fryer for a health-conscious makeover. Sweetened naturally with honey and filled with a pop of reduced-sugar fruit jelly, they’re the perfect balance of wholesome and indulgent. Ready in just 45 minutes, these soft, fluffy treats are finished with an optional dusting of confectioners' sugar for a touch of elegance. Whether you’re treating yourself or serving guests, these baked jelly donuts are a heart-smart crowd-pleaser you can feel good about.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole wheat pastry flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons Canola oil
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Reduced-sugar fruit jelly
• 1 tablespoon Confectioners' sugar (optional for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard muffin tin with canola oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, canola oil, honey, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix as this can result in dense donuts.

Step 5

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway full.

Step 6

Make a small indentation in the center of each donut using the back of a spoon, and carefully place about 1 teaspoon of reduced-sugar fruit jelly in each indentation.

Step 7

Cover the jelly with an additional scoop of batter, ensuring the jelly is fully enclosed.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are firm and a toothpick inserted into the donut portion comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the donuts from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, dust lightly with confectioners' sugar if desired before serving. Note that adding sugar will slightly increase the carbohydrates and calories.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy your homemade heart-healthy jelly donuts!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(899.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1604.2

Total Fat 44.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.7g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 2413.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 284.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.3g	0%
Total Sugars 84.1g
Protein 43.3g	0%

Vitamin D 141.6IU	0%
Calcium 561.6mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 1331.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.3%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 66.5%