Low Fat Chocolate Glazed Doughnut

Indulge guilt-free in these *Low Fat Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts*, a delightful balance of rich chocolate flavor and lighter ingredients perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers. Made with unsweetened applesauce and low-fat milk, these baked doughnuts feature a tender, moist texture without the excess fat of traditional fried varieties. Topped with a velvety chocolate glaze crafted from cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, they offer the perfect combination of sweet indulgence and a lighter calorie count. Ready in just 25 minutes and yielding 12 servings, these doughnuts are an ideal treat for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert. Enjoy the irresistible taste of chocolate while staying on the healthier side with these easy-to-make baked doughnuts!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Low-fat milk
• 1 whole Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Skim milk
• 2 tablespoons Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a doughnut pan or spray with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, low-fat milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix the batter.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the doughnuts comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

To prepare the chocolate glaze, whisk together the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons skim milk, and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.

Step 9

Microwave the glaze mixture for about 30 seconds on medium power, then stir until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the glaze is smooth.

Step 10

Dip the tops of each cooled doughnut into the warm chocolate glaze and return to the wire rack to set.

Step 11

Enjoy your low-fat chocolate glazed doughnuts as a healthier treat any time of the day!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(739.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1731.8

Total Fat 18.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 206.5mg	0%
Sodium 1667.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 366.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 189.8g
Protein 36.2g	0%

Vitamin D 111.9IU	0%
Calcium 260.9mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 592.1mg	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: 9.5%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 82.4%