Description
A healthier donut, baked with buttermilk and whole wheat flour and topped with a lemon glaze
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (240 ml) whole wheat flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) low-fat buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, melted
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
- zest from 1 lemon
- for the glaze-
- 1 cup (240 ml) confectioners sugar
- juice from 1 lemon
- splash of milk, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a donut pan lightly with cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together buttermilk, eggs, honey, butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing just until combined.
- Using a spoon, fill donut pan cavities about 2/3 full. Bake for 7-8 minutes, until golden and donuts spring back when touched. Allow to cook for 4 minutes in the pan before removing and placing on a wire rack to cool completely. Re-spray the pan and repeat with remaining batter.
- Once donuts have cooled, prepare the glaze by whisking together the confectioners sugar and lemon juice. If glaze is too thick, add a splash of milk and mix. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze before flipping over (glaze side up) and placing on wire racks until glaze is set.
Notes
- from Health Magazine, makes 14-16 donuts
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180