Lemon Glazed Blueberry Baked Donuts

By: Rosemary Published: March 20, 2023 Updated on: March 26, 2023

Blueberry baked donuts are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts. These baked treats are soft, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries, making them a perfect breakfast or snack idea for anyone who loves fruity baked goods.

Blueberry donuts on a wire rack and one on parchment paper.

I actually make baked donuts quite often, my husband loves them, great for dunking he says! He loves these Cinnamon Bake Donuts, Zucchini Baked Donuts and these Lemon Donuts, and so do I for that matter!

And of course who doesn’t love blueberries!? From a delicious Blueberry Crumb Cake to this popular Blueberry Streusel Loaf and who doesn’t love a slice of Blueberry Pie?

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To make blueberry baked donuts, you will need the following ingredients

Flour – all purpose or cake/pastry flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Sugar – granulated sugar
Butter – melted (cooled)
Egg – large egg room temperature
Vanilla – vanilla extract
Greek yogurt – plain room temperature
Milk – whole or 2% room temperature
Blueberries – fresh or frozen

Lemon Glaze

Powdered sugar – also known as icing or confectioners’ sugar
Lemon juice – fresh lemon juice

For room temperature remove from the fridge 30 minutes before using.

How to Make Cake Flour

If you prefer you can use cake flour instead of all purpose, it will make the donuts softer and more tender. For every cup of all purpose flour, remove two tablespoons and replace with two tablespoons of corn starch.

Be sure to sift the flour and cornstarch together a couple of times, this way it is sure to be properly combined and lump free. Cake flour in cakes will give you a very tender texture and fine crumb, it will also help the cake to rise.

How to make a Blueberry Donut recipe

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.

In a medium bowl whisk together the egg, milk, yogurt, vanilla and melted and cooled butter until smooth.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just until combined. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to over mix the batter.

Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner cut off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each one almost full. Or you can add the batter using a couple of spoons.

Bake the donuts in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing them and placing them on a cooling rack to cool completely.

Once the donuts are cool, you can add the glaze or topping of your choice, a white chocolate glaze would be delicious. You can also sprinkle some extra blueberries or lemon zest for extra flavor, or even a dusting of powdered sugar on top will work too.

Is it Donut or Doughnut?

In the Oxford English Dictionary it lists both spellings, Doughnut is the preferred spelling in British English and donut is the preferred American spelling. So in other words they both mean the same thing, just different spelling.

How to store baked donuts

Store the baked cooled donuts in an air tight container at room temperature. They will last up to 4 days. They can also be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container. They will keep for up to 2-3 months in the freezer.

Blueberry baked donuts are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts. Whether you’re looking for a sweet breakfast treat or a midday snack, these donuts are sure to satisfy your cravings while also providing a boost of nutrients from the fresh blueberries. Enjoy!

Lemon Glazed Blueberry Baked Donuts

Rosemary Molloy

Fast and easy Blueberry Baked Donuts with a simple Lemon Glaze, a healthy homemade delicious snack, dessert or breakfast recipe.

4.75 from 16 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings donuts

Calories 273 kcal

Equipment

2 mixing bowls
1 baking donut pan