Baked Blueberry Donuts Recipe – A Healthier Sweet Treat

Introduction

There’s something magical about biting into a soft, fluffy donut bursting with juicy blueberries. While traditional donuts are fried, these Baked Blueberry Donuts offer the same irresistible flavor with a lighter, healthier twist. They’re moist, tender, perfectly sweet, and baked to golden perfection—no frying oil required.

This recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. With their vibrant blueberry pops and optional glaze drizzle, these donuts look just as beautiful as they taste. Whether you’re a baking beginner or a donut devotee, this recipe will become a family favorite in no time.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup milk (whole or 2%)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, lightly dusted with flour)

Optional Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).
5. Carefully fold in blueberries.
6. Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold about ¾ full.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until donuts are golden and spring back when touched.
8. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
9. (Optional) Dip cooled donuts in glaze and let set before serving.

Why You’ll Love These Donuts

• Healthier than fried donuts—baked, not deep-fried.
• Bursting with blueberries for a fruity twist.
• Beginner-friendly—no fancy equipment needed.
• Customizable—swap glaze for cinnamon sugar, or add lemon zest.

Variations

• Lemon-Blueberry Donuts: Add 1 tbsp lemon zest to the batter.
• Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Roll warm donuts in cinnamon sugar instead of glazing.
• Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend.

Nutrition (per donut, without glaze)

• Calories: 185
• Carbs: 27g
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 3g
• Sugar: 13g
• Fiber: 2g

Baked Blueberry Donuts

Soft, fluffy, and bursting with blueberries, these baked donuts are a healthier, oven-baked alternative to fried donuts.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 donuts

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Baked

Calories: 185

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup milk whole or 2%
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen, lightly floured
• 1 cup powdered sugar optional glaze
• 2 tbsp milk optional glaze
• ½ tsp vanilla extract optional glaze

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Donut pan
• Wire rack

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
3. Mix melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla in another bowl.
4. Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
5. Fold in blueberries gently.
6. Pipe or spoon batter into donut pan, filling ¾ full.
7. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and springy.
8. Cool 5 minutes, transfer to wire rack, glaze if desired.

Notes

For best results, use fresh blueberries. If using frozen, coat lightly with flour to prevent sinking.