Doughnuts! So yummy! But they are a rare treat for us.
They are just so NOT good for you, I can’t justify eating that kind of thing often myself, and I certainly don’t want to be giving them to my kids on a regular basis.
Most doughnuts are fried, which just piles on to the unhealthiness already inherent in those little circles of yumminess. But lately I have seen a lot of baked doughnut recipes floating around, and I was intrigued. Doughnuts that are just a little less unhealthy? Sure, I’ll give that a shot!
So, to be clear, I would not label these as healthy doughnuts, but they are a little better for you since they are baked, not fried. I also used fat-free Greek yogurt, to boost them with a little protein and make them nice and moist. They are so delicious and fun to eat, especially with the little mini-morsels sprinkled on top!
While I still wouldn’t recommend giving them to your kids for breakfast on a school day, they are fantastic to serve as part of a special breakfast (like a holiday or birthday), a nice brunch, or anytime as a delicious dessert! I make the orange glaze with real orange juice, and the resulting tangy citrus flavor really complements the moist chocolate of the doughnut.
I recommend glazing them just prior to eating them, as it just looks best when freshly done. However, I didn’t see anyone complaining about the taste when we ate them the next day, even though the glaze was not quite as shiny and pretty!
These also freeze well, so you might want to make extra and stash them in the freezer for last-minute treats during the week. You can always just sprinkle them with confectioner’s sugar if you don’t have the time or energy to make the glaze.
Baked Double Chocolate Doughnuts with Orange Glaze
Ingredients
For the doughnuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet mini morsels
For the glaze:
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet mini morsels
Instructions
For the doughnuts:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl, mix the milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, butter, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and the mini morsels, mixing until just combined.
- Fill each cavity of your doughnut pan about 3/4 way with the batter. (The batter is thick, so I found it helpful to pour the batter into a plastic storage bag, cut off the bottom corner, and pipe the batter into the doughnut molds.)
- Bake for 10-11 minutes.
- Cool completely in the pan, then remove for glazing.
For the glaze:
- Combine the orange juice, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Dip cooled doughnuts into the glaze, then sprinkle with mini-morsels.
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Angelina says
These look delightful! Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things, we are so happy you joined us !
Roseann Hampton says
These look delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe at Merry Monday! I can’t wait to see what you link up next week! Roseann from This Autoimmune Life
Jess says
I need these asap! 🙂
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Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says
Those look so tasty! I was just looking for a good baked doughnut recipe!
Jess says
Yummy!! I have to pin this, looks so good!
Diane says
I love it that your doing a healthy upgrade on donuts. I use yogurt in my baking for that extra boost of protein and the enhancement to the texture. Baking donuts would sure help keep the fats down. I do love chocolate and the orange would be a nice kick for sure. Sharing!
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Karly says
So delicious! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
You had me at double chocolate! How delicious!!!!
Reelika @Financially Wise On Heels says
When I saw the picture, I was so amazed how delicious these look like! I cannot even imagine the taste 🙂 These look really good, thank you for sharing!
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says
OMG< I haven't had orange glaze in forever and it's one of my favorites. Thank you so much for sharing on Found & Foraged! I'm certainly going to be trying this recipe out!.
Debi @ Surroundings by Debi says
Baked donuts! They sound delicious. I remember years ago when my grandmother used to make homemade donuts on special mornings – and she fried them! ….So good! Thanks for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Oh my goodness! I just love chocolate and orange together. 🙂 You know those chocolate oranges you whack and separate into yummy wedges? I have a weakness for those. I definitely need to make these donuts soon!
Renee's Kitchen Adventures says
Baked donuts are so good and I don’t make them often enough since I purchased my donut pan! These look great and a must try!
Shelby says
Yup, I’m a doughnut fan here. I grew up with my mom making those homemade fry cakes and those are my fav…but like you I don’t like to fry much and only do it on a rare occasion. Baked doughnuts definitely are a good substitute for the real deal 🙂 Yours look great!
Rachael says
I love orange and chocolate together! These sound so yummy! I think I need to make them for a brunch next week!
Sandra Shaffer says
Baking instead of frying is the way to go! A few extra healthy tweaks add up! This would be a great weekend treat. Chocolate and orange together sounds delicious.
April says
Your donuts looks great. I love using yogurt in baked goods, It gives them a great texture and moistness. I’ve seen a lot of baked donut recipes floating around recently, I need to try to make some soon.