Easy Baked Blueberry Donuts Recipe: Fresh, Fruity, and Perfectly Sweet
Looking for a sweet treat that’s as fresh as it is easy? These Baked Blueberry Donuts are light, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries. Whether you’re new to baking or a seasoned pro, this recipe will have everyone asking for more!
Why You’ll Love These Blueberry Donuts:
- Healthier Alternative: Baked, not fried, so they’re lighter than traditional donuts.
- Simple Ingredients: Made with everyday pantry staples and fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Easy to Make: Quick to prepare and even faster to bake.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- For Blueberry compote:
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- For Donuts:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt (room temp)
- 1/3 cup milk (room temp) + 1 tsp vinegar, to make buttermilk
- 2 egg (room temp)
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Remove plain greek yogurt, eggs, and milk from fridge and let come to room temperature (about 45 min)
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Add 1 tsp vinegar to milk and stir. Let sit 5 min to become buttermilk.
- Make compote. Add all ingredients into small saucepan. Stir and bring to boil, then cook for 4-5 min, stirring periodically. It will cooks down to 1/4 cup. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, & baking powder in large bowl.
- Mix butter, plain greek yogurt, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, & almond extract in large bowl.
- Pour wet ingredient mixture into dry ingredients mixture and mix just until combined.
- Add mixture into a piping bag (you can also use a gallon size ziplock bag). Tip: insert the piping (or ziplock) bag into a large tumbler and pull the edges down around the tumbler. Then add the donut mixture into the bag.
- Grease donut pan with non-stick spray (I like avocado oil).
- Cut a 2/3 in. hole in the tip of piping bag. Fill each donut cavity about 3/4 the way full.
- Bake for about 10 min, until butter knife is inserted into donut and comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool for 5 min. Then transfer to cooling rack.
Tips for Perfect Blueberry Donuts
- Use Fresh or Frozen Blueberries: Both work well, but if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent excess moisture.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can lead to tough donuts, so mix just until combined.
- Customizable Toppings: Try a lemon glaze, sprinkle of powdered sugar, or even a few extra fresh blueberries on top for a fun twist.
FAQ
- How do I store these donuts?
- Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Can I freeze these donuts?
- Absolutely! Freeze donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
These Baked Blueberry Donuts are a delicious way to enjoy fresh, fruity flavors any time of year. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. Try this recipe for a light, refreshing treat that everyone will love!
Blueberry Donuts
These Baked Blueberry Donuts are light, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries. Made with simple ingredients, they’re easy to prepare and baked—not fried—for a healthier treat. These donuts are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack that’s fresh and delicious!
Ingredients
For Blueberry compote:
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
For Donuts:
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt room temp
- ⅓ cup milk (room temp) + 1 tsp vinegar to make buttermilk
- 2 egg room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ¼ tsp almond extract
Instructions
Directions:
- Remove plain greek yogurt, eggs, and milk from fridge and let come to room temperature (about 45 min)1/3 cup plain greek yogurt, 2 egg, 1/3 cup milk (room temp) + 1 tsp vinegar
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Add 1 tsp vinegar to milk and stir. Let sit 5 min to become buttermilk.1/3 cup milk (room temp) + 1 tsp vinegar
- Make compote. Add all ingredients into small saucepan. Stir and bring to boil, then cook for 4-5 min, stirring periodically. It will cooks down to 1/4 cup. Remove from heat and let cool.1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, & baking powder in large bowl.1 1/2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder
- Mix butter, plain greek yogurt, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, & almond extract in large bowl.3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt, 1/3 cup milk (room temp) + 1 tsp vinegar, 2 egg, 2 tsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp almond extract
- Pour wet ingredient mixture into dry ingredients mixture and mix just until combined
- Add mixture into a piping bag (you can also use a gallon size ziplock bag). Tip: insert the piping (or ziplock) bag into a large tumbler and pull the edges down around the tumbler. Then add the donut mixture into the bag.
- Grease donut pan with non-stick spray (I like avocado oil).
- Cut a 2/3 in. hole in the tip of piping bag. Fill each donut cavity about 3/4 the way full.
- Bake for about 10 min, until butter knife is inserted into donut and comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool for 5 min. Then transfer to cooling rack.
- Enjoy!