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Brown Sugar Donuts Recipe


  • Author: Cleo
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 donuts 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Delightfully light and fluffy brown sugar donuts made with a blend of molasses-flavored stevia and warm spices. These baked treats are perfect for a healthier twist on a classic favorite, topped with a cinnamon-stevia sugar blend for added sweetness and crunch.


Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Truvia® Sweet Complete® Brown With a Hint of Molasses
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Non-Fat Milk
  • 1/4 cup Plain Non-Fat Yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

Topping

  • 1 cup Truvia® Sweet Complete® Granulated All-Purpose Stevia Leaf Sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (melted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a donut pan thoroughly with non-stick spray and set it aside to get ready for the batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and spices.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the egg, brown stevia sweetener, milk, and yogurt together until smooth. Add in the melted butter and vanilla extract, continuing to whisk until everything is fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender. The batter will be quite thick at this point.
  5. Fill Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into each donut cavity, filling each about two-thirds to three-quarters full to allow room for rising without overflow.
  6. Bake Donuts: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 9 to 10 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool Donuts: Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 2 minutes, then transfer them carefully to a wire rack set over parchment paper or a baking sheet to cool completely for at least 10 minutes before adding the topping.
  8. Prepare Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the granulated stevia sweetener and ground cinnamon. Dip each donut into melted butter, then sprinkle or dip into the cinnamon-stevia mixture evenly to coat.
  9. Serve and Store: Enjoy your freshly baked brown sugar donuts immediately, or store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure fluffy donuts.
  • Allow donuts to cool completely before topping to help the sugar stick better.
  • These donuts are best enjoyed within 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container.
  • You can replace the non-fat milk and yogurt with whole milk or Greek yogurt for a richer texture.
  • If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use a muffin pan and adjust baking time slightly, checking for doneness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: brown sugar donuts, baked donuts, stevia donuts, low fat donuts, cinnamon donuts, healthy donuts, molasses donuts, quick dessert