Low Fat Bavarian Cream Donut

Indulge in the guilt-free decadence of these Low Fat Bavarian Cream Donuts, a lightened-up twist on a classic bakery favorite. Baked to golden perfection instead of fried, these donuts combine a tender, moist crumb—thanks to unsweetened applesauce and nonfat milk—with a luscious homemade Bavarian cream filling made from low-fat vanilla yogurt. Each bite delivers creamy, dreamy satisfaction without the excess fat, and they’re ready in just 40 minutes! Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an indulgent snack, these baked donuts are easy to prepare, irresistibly delicious, and ideal for health-conscious sweet lovers. Serve them with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.75 cup Nonfat milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 cup Low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 0.25 cup Sugar

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.

Step 2

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

3. In a separate bowl, mix the unsweetened applesauce, nonfat milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

4. Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

5. Fill each mold of the donut pan about halfway with the batter.

Step 6

6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.

Step 7

7. While the donuts are baking, prepare the cream filling. In a small saucepan, whisk together the low-fat vanilla yogurt, sugar, powdered sugar, and cornstarch.

Step 8

8. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens. Then, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 9

9. Once the donuts are baked, let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

10. Using a piping bag fitted with a small round tip, fill each donut with the prepared Bavarian cream by piping a small amount into the side of each donut.

Step 11

11. Optionally, dust with a little extra powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(985.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1807.6

Total Fat 14.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 236.8mg	0%
Sodium 2862.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 379.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 160.1g
Protein 48.6g	0%

Vitamin D 134.3IU	0%
Calcium 661.8mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 1209.0mg	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: 6.9%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 82.5%