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    Author: Donna | Published: Mar 19, 2018 | Modified: Jun 20, 2018

    Baked Strawberry Donuts

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    Baked Strawberry Yogurt Donut

    These baked strawberry donuts come together quickly and are loaded with freeze-dried strawberries (or you can sub in some fresh strawberries when in season). We use freeze-dried strawberries as opposed to fresh ones as they are so much sweeter, which means not much else in the way of sweetener is needed. Plus it means the donuts can be enjoyed all year round, rather than only when strawberries are in season. Perfect for an afternoon snack, or in lunchboxes.

    wooden tray holding 5 baked strawberry donuts with some slices of strawberry in the background
    Allow the strawberry donut to cool before serving.
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    • Baked Strawberry Donuts
    • How To Make Donuts At Home
    • Glaze For Donuts
    • Storing Leftover Donuts
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    Baked Strawberry Donuts

    I haven't had a sweet recipe on here in F-O-R-E-V-E-R!!

    I really don't know how that is possible given my penchant for baked donut recipes like these baked turmeric oatmeal and banana donuts and these baked chia pumpkin pie donuts, but here we are.

    Don't worry, I plan on redeeming myself with these easy and more-ish baked strawberry donuts with yogurt.

    You will need a handful of simple ingredients:

    • plain flour: I use a white whole-wheat blend, but you can use plain white flour if prefered;
    • coconut sugar: feel free to sub in another granulated sweetener of choice such an granulated stevia or monk fruit sweetener;
    • baking powder;
    • baking soda;
    • ground cinnamon;
    • sea salt;
    • pure vanilla extract: look for pure vanilla extract, not vanilla essence;
    • yogurt: I use whole milk plain yogurt here, but you could also use Greek yogurt or a plant-based yogurt, such as coconut yogurt, would also work;
    • whole milk: sub in some plant-based milk of choice like almond milk if keeping this recipe dairy-free;
    • egg: use an average sized egg (see tips below for making this strawberry donut egg-free);
    • unsalted butter: or plant-based butter alternaitve if prefered;
    • freeze dried strawberries: these can be found in the dried-fruit section, or in the health food section. You can usually find big bags of freeze-dired fruit at bulk stores like Costco, which can make this a lot cheaper. If fresh starwberries are in season, feel free to use washed, hulled and chopped fresh stravwerries instead. 

    I list some ideas for a homemade sweet glaze for the baked donut below if you like to add a glaze.

    Up close shot of baked donuts on a wooden board surrounded by chopped freeze-dried strawberries
    A drizzle of glaze and some crushed freeze-dried strawberries are perfect for finishing this donut off.

    How To Make Donuts At Home

    Making baked donuts at home is super simple.

    You are going to mix all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl, and all of the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.

    Add the wet to the dry and stir to combine.

    Tip: do not overmix or the mixture will become gummy.

    Add in the freeze-dried strawberries or fresh diced strawberries.

    Fill the donut pan with the donut batter until each hole is filled about ¾ of the way (these are going to rise, so you need to leave room for this to happen).

    To make filling the donut pan easier I would suggest using a pastry bag to pipe the donut mixture into the holes.

    If you do not have a pastry bag you could add the mixture to a Ziplock bag and simply snip off the edge to make your own DIY pastry bag.

    You can also just use two spoons to spoon the mixture in if you prefer.

    Allow cooling to room temperature before removing from the donut pan and serving.

    Pro Tip: line the donut fan with coconut oil or vegetable oil before adding the mixture to prevent sticking. If you are using a silicone donut pan you can probably skip this step, as the donuts will be easier to remove.

    Don't Have A Donut Pan?

    These days donut pans can easily be found in the kitchen section of most grocery stores, and in most department stores.

    However, don't panic if you don't have one.

    These baked donuts work just as well as muffins (my preschooler will attest to this as he just had to bring them in for a snack at school, and there was no way I was making 24 full-sized donuts, so mini muffins it was).

    You will just have to adjust the cooking time a wee bit.

    Approx 15 mins for mini muffins and 20-22 mins for regular size.

    Be sure to stick them with a skewer and make sure it comes out clean and dry, indicating readiness.

    If it comes out with wet food stuck to it, then pop them into the oven for a bit longer.

    Up close shot of a baked donut with glaze and strawberry powder
    Use a grater to finely grate some freeze-dried strawberries onto the donut once cooled.

    Glaze For Donuts

    I don't tend to glaze my homemade donuts as I find them sweet enough by themselves.

    However this weekend the kids requested a glaze, and seeing as they were especially well-behaved (nothing to do with behavior, they slept through the night, and my God I needed a proper sleep), I decided to just go with it.

    I used this recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie and it went down a treat (pun intended).

    Simple Glaze Recipe: If you aren't into using xylitol, or it's hard to find in your neck of the woods, you can just make a simple glaze with ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar or icing sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 to 3 teaspoons milk mixed together until thin enough to drizzle on top of the donuts.

    I then crush a little bit more freeze-dried strawberries on top just because it looks pretty.

    Storing Leftover Donuts

    Leftover strawberry donuts should be stored in an airtight container on the bench for 2-3 days.

    They can also be frozen (before any glaze is added).

    Simply add the donuts in a single layer to a tray small enough to fit into the freezer.

    Once frozen, remove from the tray, pop into a Ziplock bag, or any other freezer-friendly container, and put back into the freezer until needed.

    Allow thawing overnight before using.

    Fresh strawberries in a white bowl with a wooden chopping in the background and a couple of strawberries spread around
    If you do decide to use fresh strawberries be sure to wash, dry, hull, and finely chop a cup of strawberries.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can these be made egg-free?

    Yes.
    Make a chia egg by combining 1 tablespoon chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
    Simply replace the egg in the recipe with the chia egg.

    Can these be made dairy-free?

    Yes.
    Simply sub some plant-based yogurt of choice for the plain yogurt and some plant-based milk for the whole milk.

    Can I use fresh strawberries?

    Yes, simply stir chopped strawberries through at the end in place of the freeze-dried strawberries.

    Can these be made gluten-free?

    Yes.
    I have made these using oat flour before and they worked just fine.
    You could also sub in a favorite gluten-free flour mix that you have tested in baking recipes before.

    Can I use this recipe to make mini-donuts?

    Yes.
    Simply change the baking time depending on the size of the donuts.
    I have used a mini donut machine, and the donuts only required 4 minutes.

    I just love hearing from you, so if you happen to try out these baked strawberry and yogurt donuts then be sure to pop back and let me know what you think!!

    Happy eating.

    xx

    Recipe

    Baked Strawberry Yogurt Donut

    Baked Strawberry Yogurt Donuts

    These baked strawberry yogurt donuts come together quickly and are loaded with freeze dried strawberries. Why freeze dried as opposed to fresh? They are so much sweeter, so there is no need for much else in the way of sweeteners, plus it means you can make them all year round, rather than waiting for strawberries to come into season. Huge plus. Especially if you have little strawberry lovers in the house. 
    4.50 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Dessert
    Servings 12 serves
    Calories 226 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ¾ cups plain flour
    • ½ cup coconut sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup whole milk yogurt
    • 1 large egg
    • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled
    • 1 cup freeze dried strawberries (sub fresh strawberries roughly chopped if in season)
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400C and grease a donut pan (I use fractionated coconut oil)
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well blended. 
    • In another bowl, whisk the vanilla, yogurt, egg, and melted butter until smooth. Pour into the bowl with flour and stir with a fork until just combined. Do not over mix. Stir in the freeze-dried strawberries.
    • Fill donut cups about three-quarters full. Bake donuts until tops are golden brown, no longer wet and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with crumbs, not wet batter; 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    Storing Leftovers
    Store leftovers in an airtight container on the bench for 2-3 days.
    Can also be frozen.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 241.1mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 4.8mg
    Keyword baked donuts, strawberry donuts
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    Comments

    1. Allyssa says

      March 04, 2022 at 10:45 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

      Reply
    2. Shelby says

      March 04, 2022 at 9:45 pm

      These came out delicious! Kiddos asked me to make them again this weekend lol

      Reply
    3. Christian Mozumdar says

      October 08, 2019 at 1:48 am

      These were great. I made some substitutions for my husbands diet like applesauce in place of the butter, and used raisins instead of strawberries for personal preference. I’m going to try them with lots of other fruits! I also did use honey instead of sugar. But this recipe is obviously very versatile because it worked perfectly. I’m bookmarking this one! Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        October 08, 2019 at 12:37 pm

        Oh yay, that is great to hear Christian! Yes definitely very versatile, I try to focus only on recipes that can have multiple substitutions, so nothing is too scientific like you would find in a proper cake recipe etc 🙂

        Reply
    4. Christina says

      May 02, 2018 at 8:14 am

      I love that these donuts are baked! The flavor is incredible too! What a great recipe

      Reply
    5. Denay DeGuzman says

      May 01, 2018 at 6:30 am

      Oh wow were these baked strawberry yogurt donuts awesome! Next time around I'm baking up a double batch of this tasty goodness!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        May 01, 2018 at 12:49 pm

        Oh yay, so glad you loved them 🙂

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