Healthy Donuts in a Blender

Looking for a delicious and healthy donut recipe? Look no further! These healthy blender donuts are full of clean ingredients for a healthier treat that everyone will love.

This healthy donut in a blender is one of my favorite recipes to make for weekend breakfast. It’s a gluten free donut recipe that has no refined sugar and is made with simple ingredients. The best part is they are so easy to whip up, and the kids will love the donut shapes. You can add fun toppings to theirs to celebrate special occasions. 

I love a good blender recipe and this baked donut recipe is no exception. It’s a perfect grab and go breakfast for busy weekdays, or one that you can sit and enjoy with a cup of coffee on Saturday morning.

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In this post you’ll find information on the healthy ingredients we use, as well as detailed instructions, recipe tips and healthy eating plan calculations. If you’d like to skip past all of that you can find the full recipe for Healthy Donuts in the Blender at the bottom of the post. 

Ingredients in Healthy Donuts in a Blender

• Eggs: eggs are among the most nutritious foods in the planet but, in addition to their health benefits, eggs also play an important role in baking. They will add structure and texture to these healthy blender donuts.  
• Coconut milk: I like to use a dairy free milk alternative like coconut milk or almond milk.
• Pure maple syrup: there’s no white sugar in this recipe. I love using natural, unrefined sweeteners when I bake. 
• Pumpkin puree: make sure you get canned pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. Plain pumpkin puree is a great source of fiber and adds healthy fat and moisture to this recipe.
• Coconut oil: coconut oil is my go-to oil when I bake. I personally believe that unrefined and cold pressed oils are the best choices, and coconut oil is typically processed using these methods. If you’d like to learn more about which oils are healthiest, you can read my post on it here. 
• Almond flour: if you have a nut allergy you can use whole wheat or all purpose flour. Just be sure to adjust your nutrition facts if you keep track of them.
• Coconut flour: using coconut flour makes this a gluten free blender recipe.
• Vanilla extract: get the real thing, please! It makes such a difference in taste. 
• Baking soda
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg or ginger
• Cloves
• Salt
• Optional: Coconut sugar or crystals

How to Make Healthy Donuts in a Blender

1. First preheat the oven to 350. 
2. Next, oil the insides of your donut pan really well with nonstick spray. I use coconut or avocado oil spray when I make this recipe.
3. Then place the egg, coconut milk, pumpkin, maple, coconut oil, and vanilla in a blender or food processor. Blend until frothy (about 15 seconds).Note: You can also use a muffin tin.
4. Now add the dry ingredients and blend on low for 10 to 20 seconds.
5. Finally, spoon the batter into the pan, filling each cavity 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 20 minutes.
6. When the donuts are done cooking let them cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the pan.
7. Before removing, run a knife around the edges of each donut to loosen them from the donut molds. Lift gently to keep the donut from falling apart. 
8. Very lightly spray the donuts with your preferred cooking oil spray and sprinkle with a mixture of cinnamon and coconut crystals.
9. Let cool on a baking rack until room temperature or just slightly warm. 

Recipe Tips

• These are best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
• One of the best things about this recipe is that it is super customizable to your taste preferences. You can add chocolate chips, cocoa powder, or even make a chocolate glaze to go on top. If chocolate isn’t your thing, you could top these healthy donuts with peanut butter or almond butter.
• Don’t have a blender? You can mix this by hand too. Add the wet ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine. Then, in a small bowl, mix together the dry ingredients, and then add them to your wet ingredients. 

Healthy Eating Plans

21 Day Fix \ Portion Fix

Each donut counts as a treat swap on the 21 Day Fix.

Weight Watchers

8 Blue Plan Points | 9 Green Plan Points | 8 Purple Plan Points

7 points on the 2023 Plan (using light, unsweetened coconut milk)

More healthy breakfast recipes

• Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal
• Chia Seeds Pudding
• Instant Pot Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
• Homemade Turkey Sausage Recipe
• Homemade Healthy Bagel Recipe

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Healthy Donuts in a Blender

Created by: Becca Ludlum

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Approximate Serving Size: one donut

Servings 12 servings

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This healthy donut recipe is a weekend breakfast treat! I love a good blender recipe, they’re easy to prep–you’re going to love these healthier donuts!

Equipment

• Vitamix Blender
• donut pan
• Mixing Bowls

Ingredients 

• ▢ 5 eggs
• ▢ ½ cup coconut milk
• ▢ ½ cup pumpkin puree
• ▢ ½ cup maple syrup
• ▢ ¼ cup coconut oil
• ▢ ¾ cup almond flour
• ▢ ½ cup coconut flour

Spices:

• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla
• ▢ 1 tsp baking soda
• ▢ 1 tsp cinnamon
• ▢ ½ tsp nutmeg or ginger
• ▢ ¼ tsp cloves
• ▢ ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

• First preheat the oven to 350. 
• Next, oil the insides of your donut pan really well with nonstick spray. I use coconut or avocado oil spray when I make this recipe.
• Then place the egg, coconut milk, pumpkin, maple, coconut oil, and vanilla in a blender or food processor. Blend until frothy (about 15 seconds). 5 eggs, ½ cup coconut milk, ½ cup pumpkin puree, ½ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup coconut oil, 1 tsp vanilla
• Now add the dry ingredients and blend on low for 10 to 20 seconds. ¾ cup almond flour, ½ cup coconut flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp cloves, ¼ tsp cloves, ¼ tsp salt
• Finally, spoon the batter into the pan, filling each cavity 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 20 minutes.
• When the donuts are done cooking let them cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the pan.
• Before removing, run a knife around the edges of each donut to loosen them from the donut molds. Lift gently to keep the donut from falling apart. 
• Very lightly spray the donuts with your preferred cooking oil spray and sprinkle with a mixture of cinnamon and coconut crystals.
• Let cool on a baking rack until room temperature or just slightly warm. 

Notes

Each donut counts as a treat swap on the 21 Day Fix. 

Weight Watchers | 1 Serving (recipe makes 12) | 8 Blue Plan Points | 9 Green Plan Points | 8 Purple Plan Points | 7 points on the 2023 Plan (using light, unsweetened coconut milk)

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.4g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 10.7g | Saturated Fat: 7.4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 8.7g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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