Heart-Healthy Old Fashioned Donut

Indulge in guilt-free comfort with these Heart-Healthy Old Fashioned Donuts, a lighter take on a classic treat. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, unsweetened applesauce, and heart-friendly olive oil, these baked—not fried—donuts are lower in fat and refined sugar without sacrificing flavor. Sweetened naturally with honey and infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, they boast a cozy, aromatic flavor perfect for breakfast or a midday snack. With a quick prep time of 20 minutes and only 10 minutes in the oven, you can enjoy a batch of 12 moist, tender donuts in no time. Try them plain or dusted with a touch of powdered sugar for a delightful, better-for-you twist on an all-time favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Low-fat buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with a bit of olive oil.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk the olive oil, unsweetened applesauce, and honey until well combined.

Step 4

Add the buttermilk and vanilla extract into the wet mixture and mix until smooth.

Step 5

Beat the egg in a small bowl and then add to the wet ingredients. Stir until fully combined.

Step 6

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into it. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid tough donuts.

Step 7

Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.

Step 8

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into one of the donuts comes out clean and the tops spring back when lightly touched.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.

Step 10

Transfer the donuts to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(736.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1914.0

Total Fat 69.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g
Cholesterol 224.5mg	0%
Sodium 2337.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 300.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.2g	0%
Total Sugars 117.2g
Protein 43.6g	0%

Vitamin D 117.3IU	0%
Calcium 289.6mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 1405.3mg	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: 31.4%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 59.9%