Blueberry Baked Donuts in Just 15 Minutes Recipe
Enjoy delicious, fluffy blueberry baked donuts that come together in just 15 minutes. These easy-to-make, naturally sweetened donuts are perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack and can be adapted for vegan or gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 8 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Batter
- 1/4 cup Milk of choice (substitute with non-dairy milk like almond, oat, or soy for a vegan version)
- 1 tsp White or apple cider vinegar (helps curdle milk for tenderness)
- 1/4 tsp Pure vanilla extract (enhances flavor)
- 1/3 cup Maple syrup or agave/honey (acts as a natural sweetener)
- 3 1/2 tbsp Oil or applesauce/mashed banana (provides richness)
- 1 cup Flour (use all-purpose, spelt, or gluten-free flour)
- 1/4 tsp Salt (enhances flavor)
- 1 tsp Baking powder (acts as a leavening agent)
- Pinch of optional spices (cardamom or cinnamon)
- 1/2 cup Blueberries (fresh or thawed frozen blueberries)
Instructions
- Prep wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, vinegar, vanilla, maple syrup, and oil or applesauce. Allow the mixture to sit for about 5 minutes to let the milk curdle, which helps create a tender texture.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and any optional spices like cardamom or cinnamon to build the donut’s flavor base.
- Combine mixtures: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the donuts light.
- Add blueberries: Fold in 1/2 cup of fresh or thawed blueberries gently into the batter to evenly distribute without crushing them.
- Bake: Spoon the batter into a donut pan, filling each cavity about halfway to allow room for rising. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the donuts comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the donuts rest in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents breakage.
Notes
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness if desired.
- Substitute non-dairy milk and applesauce for a vegan-friendly version.
- Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Optional spices like cardamom or cinnamon add a warm, aromatic touch.
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