Delectable Glazed Blueberry Donuts Recipe
These Delectable Glazed Blueberry Donuts are a perfect homemade treat featuring soft, fluffy baked donuts studded with fresh or frozen blueberries and finished with a smooth, sweet powdered sugar glaze. Ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack, they combine wholesome ingredients with a simple baking method that yields irresistibly moist and flavorful donuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 regular-sized donuts or 24 mini donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or a combination of whole white wheat and all-purpose flour for healthier baked donuts)
- 1/2 cup sugar of choice (granulated, brown, or healthy sugar like monk fruit)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk of choice
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons melted butter or oil of choice
Additional Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (or monk fruit powdered sugar)
- 3–4 tablespoons milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare your baking pans by greasing two 6-cup donut pans, a 12-cup muffin pan, or a combination such as one 6-cup donut pan and one 12-mini donut pan; this will help prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the buttermilk or milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter or oil until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain lightness in the batter.
- Add Blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries to distribute them evenly throughout the batter without breaking them up.
- Fill the Pans: Place the batter into a large plastic bag and cut off about ½ inch from the corner to create a piping bag. Pipe the batter into the donut cavities about ¾ full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake the donuts for 14 to 18 minutes until they spring back when lightly poked; if making mini donuts, bake for 10 to 12 minutes. This ensures they are cooked through but remain moist.
- Cool the Donuts: Let the donuts cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then gently invert the pans to remove the donuts and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the donuts cool, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together in a shallow bowl until smooth and pourable to create the glaze.
- Glaze the Donuts: Once fully cooled, dip the tops of each donut into the glaze and allow excess to drip off. Place glazed donuts on a rack or parchment paper until the glaze sets.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your delicious blueberry donuts fresh for the best texture and flavor. They make a delightful breakfast or snack alongside tea or coffee.
Notes
- You can substitute regular sugar with monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie option.
- Using a combination of whole white wheat and all-purpose flour increases the fiber content for a healthier donut.
- Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing; just fold them gently to prevent color bleeding.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
- Donut pans or mini donut pans work best to achieve the classic shape and bake evenly.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and butter with almond or oat milk and coconut oil or a dairy-free butter alternative.
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