Name: Blueberry Banana Donuts With Vanilla Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen donuts
Ingredients: DONUTS:; 2 cups white whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup xylitol (or granulated sugar); 3 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 medium ripe banana (mashed); 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw); GLAZE:; 1 cup powdered xylitol (or powdered sugar); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-3 tablespoons milk

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These blueberry banana donuts are so moist and delicious, you would never guess they’re baked, rather than fried and don’t have a speck of butter or oil in them! A simple vanilla glaze finishes them off perfectly.

Uh-huh. I said it. Totally indulgent, but nearly fat-free donuts. Because I love you guys that’s why.

I’m in full spring-mode and there’s no going back now. Yesterday I posted my favorite asparagus recipe and last week I shared some pretty dang good lemon tarts. Today we’re doing donuts. With blueberries and bananas. Oh, and a glaze, because what’s a homemade donut without glaze?

You would never guess by looking, but these donuts are oven-baked (not fried) and do not have any oil or butter in them. So how do they get so fluffy and moist?

Mashed banana, plain yogurt, and buttermilk provide plenty of moistness, while at the same time, they make these donuts on the lighter side. (I would not recommend subbing for these ingredients, otherwise you donuts won’t turn out as moist as mine did)

The vanilla glaze for these donuts is very simple and takes less than 5 minutes to whip up. Powdered xylitol, (powdered sugar works, too) vanilla extract, and just enough milk to make a creamy consistency.

Dip your (cooled!) donuts in the glaze and set on wax paper to set for 10 minutes. (if you can wait that long)

So pretty and perfect for spring. Actually anytime, if you ask me.

It’s nearly impossible to only have one of these donuts. They’re lovely with a cup of coffee. And perfectly appropriate for a lazy Sunday, like today.

Blueberry Banana Donuts With Vanilla Glaze

These blueberry banana donuts are so moist and delicious, you would never guess they're baked, rather than fried and don't have a speck of butter or oil in them! A simple vanilla glaze finishes them off perfectly.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 1 dozen donuts

Ingredients

DONUTS:
2 cups white whole wheat flour
1/2 cup xylitol or granulated sugar
3 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium ripe banana mashed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries if using frozen, do not thaw
GLAZE:
1 cup powdered xylitol or powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Make the donuts: Preheat oven to 350F and lightly greased a donut pan. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, xylitol, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk mashed banana, eggs, yogurt, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold dry mixture into liquid mixture until just combined. Fold in blueberries.
Fill prepared donut pan 3/4 full of batter. Bake donuts at 350F 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool donuts in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Make the glaze: In a small bowl, gently whisk powdered xylitol, vanilla extract, and milk by the tablespoon until you get a thick glaze (add a little more milk if needed)
Dip cooled donut-tops into glaze and place on wax paper for 10 minutes to set before serving.