Delectable Glazed Blueberry Donuts Recipe

Introduction

These delectable glazed blueberry donuts are a perfect treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Light, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries, they’re easy to make at home and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.

A stack of three blueberry donuts sits on a round wooden slab with bark edges, placed on a white marbled surface. Each donut has a pale golden cake base embedded with whole blueberries that show dark purple and blue colors. A thick layer of white icing generously coats the top of each donut, dripping slightly down the sides. The top donut has a bite taken out of it, revealing the cake's soft texture and juicy blueberries inside. Loose blueberries scattered around add a fresh touch. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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 a healthy sugar like monk fruit)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk of choice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons melted butter (or oil of choice)
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (or monk fruit powdered sugar)
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease two 6-cup donut pans, a 12-cup muffin pan, or one 6-cup donut pan plus one 12 mini donut pan. If making mini donuts only, you’ll get about 24 minis.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, stir together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter or oil until well mixed. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Step 4: Fold the blueberries gently into the batter to evenly distribute without breaking them up too much.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the batter into a large plastic bag and cut about a ½ inch opening at the end. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut cavities, filling each about three-quarters full.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 14 to 18 minutes for regular donuts or 10 to 12 minutes for mini donuts. The donuts are done when they spring back when lightly pressed.
  7. Step 7: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then gently invert the pan to release them and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Step 8: While the donuts cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a shallow bowl until smooth.
  9. Step 9: Once cooled, dip the tops of each donut into the glaze and set aside to let the glaze set before serving. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

  • For a healthier alternative, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour and use a natural sweetener like monk fruit sugar.
  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to the batter to prevent too much color bleeding.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest to the batter for an extra layer of flavor.
  • To make the glaze thicker, use less milk; for a thinner glaze, add a little more milk until desired consistency is reached.

Storage

Store glazed blueberry donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, but bring to room temperature before eating for best flavor. Reheat gently in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds if desired.

How to Serve

The image shows several blueberry-glazed donuts stacked closely together, each with a smooth, shiny white icing layer covering a soft, light brown donut base speckled with dark purple blueberries visible through and under the glaze; the donuts have a slightly uneven, homemade texture with some blueberries bulging gently out of the glaze, all set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh blueberries instead of frozen?

Yes, fresh blueberries work perfectly in this recipe. Just fold them gently into the batter to avoid crushing.

How do I prevent the donuts from sticking to the pan?

Make sure to thoroughly grease your donut pans with butter or oil before filling them. You can also use a non-stick spray for easier release.

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Delectable Glazed Blueberry Donuts Recipe


  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 regular-sized donuts or 24 mini donuts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Delectable Glazed Blueberry Donuts are soft, moist, and bursting with fresh blueberries in every bite. Lightly sweetened and topped with a smooth powdered sugar glaze, these baked donuts are an easy and healthier alternative to traditional fried varieties, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or a combination of whole white wheat and all-purpose flour)
  • 1/2 cup sugar of choice (granulated, brown, or monk fruit sugar)
  • 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
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar or monk fruit powdered sugar
  • 34 tablespoons milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Grease two 6-cup donut pans, or a 12-cup muffin pan, or a combination such as one 6-cup donut pan and one 12-mini donut pan. Set pans aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the buttermilk (or milk), eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter or oil until thoroughly mixed.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
  5. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the blueberries into the batter to evenly distribute them without breaking the berries.
  6. Fill Donut Pans: Transfer batter into a large plastic bag and cut about a 1/2 inch opening at the corner. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling each cavity approximately 3/4 full.
  7. Bake Donuts: Bake for 14 to 18 minutes for regular-sized donuts or 10 to 12 minutes for mini donuts. The donuts are done when they spring back when gently pressed.
  8. Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert the pans to remove the donuts onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare Glaze: While the donuts cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a shallow bowl until smooth and pourable.
  10. Glaze Donuts: Once the donuts are completely cooled, dip the tops of each donut into the glaze. Allow excess glaze to drip off and set.
  11. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the donuts once the glaze has set slightly. Enjoy these blueberry treats fresh for the best flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute all-purpose flour with a combination of whole white wheat flour for a healthier option.
  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent the batter from becoming too wet.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep donuts fluffy and tender.
  • If you don’t have donut pans, muffin pans work well as an alternative.
  • For a thicker glaze, adjust the powdered sugar to milk ratio accordingly.
  • These baked donuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Try different types of milk such as almond or oat milk for dairy-free or vegan adaptations (adjust eggs accordingly if vegan).
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: blueberry donuts, baked donuts, glazed donuts, homemade donuts, breakfast donuts, easy donut recipe

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