Soft, Moist, and Baked to Perfection
These baked donuts are a gorgeous mix of creamy vanilla batter and vibrant blueberry puree — perfectly sweet, tender, and ready in under 30 minutes!
🍽️ Recipe Card
Yield: 6 large donuts
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
✅ Ingredients
For the Blueberry Swirl:
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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1 tbsp honey or sugar substitute
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
For the Donut Batter:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup granulated sugar (or keto sweetener)
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
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1 large egg
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan or use silicone molds.
2️⃣ Make the Blueberry Swirl
In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, honey, and lemon juice.
Cook on medium heat for 5–7 minutes until berries burst and mixture thickens.
If desired, stir in cornstarch to thicken further.
Let cool slightly.
3️⃣ Mix the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
4️⃣ Assemble the Donuts
Spoon a layer of batter into each donut mold.
Add a small spoonful of blueberry mixture and swirl gently with a toothpick.
Repeat once more to create a marbled pattern.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
6️⃣ Optional Glaze (for shine & sweetness)
Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp milk and a dash of vanilla.
Drizzle over cooled donuts.
💡 Tips & Variations
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🫐 Use blueberry yogurt instead of milk for a creamier flavor.
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🍋 Add lemon zest to the batter for a bright twist.
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🍫 Drizzle with white chocolate for a bakery-style finish.
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🌾 Make them gluten-free using almond or oat flour.
🧮 Nutrition (Per Donut, Approx.)
alories: 180 | Carbs: 24g | Fat: 6g | Protein: 4g
❤️ Why You’ll Love These
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Baked, not fried — less mess and fewer calories
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Stunning blueberry swirl that looks bakery-perfect
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Soft, fluffy texture with a hint of tang
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Freezer-friendly and great for breakfast or dessert