Easy Zucchini Baked Donuts
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Easy Zucchini Baked Donuts
Description
The donuts incorporate shredded zucchini squeezed of excess moisture, combined with flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and a mix of butter, egg, yogurt, and milk. The batter is gently mixed and baked in a donut pan to create a soft crumb with a slight moisture from the zucchini.
The cream cheese frosting adds a smooth, tangy topping that contrasts with the mild sweetness of the donuts. Baking instead of frying makes them less oily and somewhat lighter.
Donuts can be stored unfrosted at room temperature for a couple of days, while frosted ones keep longer refrigerated. They also freeze well when stored tightly, maintaining freshness for 2-3 months.
Ingredients
FOR THE DONUTS
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- salt pinch
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt plain
- 1/4 cup milk 75 grams total, 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 cup zucchini 110 grams, shredded, squish out excess moisture before measuring
FOR THE FROSTING
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar aka icing sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese light
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons milk
* Remove from fridge 30-60 minutes before using. Add more or less sugar and or milk depending on how thick you want the icing.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius). Lightly grease and flour a 6 donut hole baking pan.
FOR THE DONUTS
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In a medium bowl stir together melted butter, egg, greek yogurt and milk until combined then add zucchini and stir gently to combine.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix just until smooth.
- Pour batter into a pastry bag with a round tip, or with a spoon fill the donut pan almost full. Bake approximately 10 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.
FOR THE FROSTING
- Whisk powdered/icing sugar, cream cheese, vanilla and milk until smooth. Spread on cooled donuts. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store unfrosted donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- If frosted, refrigerate donuts in an airtight container; they keep for 6-7 days.
- Donuts freeze well when sealed properly, lasting 2-3 months.
- Discard any donuts that show mold.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Donuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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