Craving a delightful treat without the guilt? Look no further! Our Strawberry Baked Donuts are here to revolutionize your snack time. Imagine sinking your teeth into a soft, fluffy donut bursting with the taste of fresh strawberries. These aren't your average fried bombs; they're baked to perfection, making them a quicker, healthier, and incredibly flavorful option. As a busy mom who loves indulging in sweet treats, it's hard to keep up with my kids' appetites. Therefore I created this recipe that's guilt-free and ready in minutes. These little gems are perfect for a quick breakfast, a satisfying afternoon snack, or a fun dessert!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
I remember making Strawberry Baked Donuts with my grandmother every year. She had a way of turning simple ingredients into pure joy. The whole house would fill with the sweet aroma of strawberries baking, and those memories will forever be etched in my heart. That's what I wanted to recreate with this recipe – a delicious treat that's easy to make and full of love.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Strawberry Component
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
- Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan thoroughly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries into the batter.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze (optional: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Glaze Donuts: Dip the cooled Strawberry Baked Donuts into the glaze and place them back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious, freshly baked Strawberry Baked Donuts!
Strawberry Baked Donuts
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract.1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries into the batter.1 cup fresh strawberries
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dip the cooled Strawberry Baked Donuts into the glaze and place them back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set.1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Enjoy your delicious, freshly baked Strawberry Baked Donuts!