Whole Grain Blueberry Donuts

We all love donuts, but a lot of us are trying to eat better these days and that means whole grains and reduced sugars. You might be thinking that donuts are out, but these  donuts are made with 100% whole grains and contain no refined sugars! These whole grain donuts are still best as a treat, but it is a treat you can feel much, much better about.

Blueberries are in season and found in abundance at your local farmer’s market right now and so it makes sense to add some of these delicious and healthy berries.

These donuts are quick to whip up, and if you don’t have a mini donut maker you can easily put the dough into mini muffin  tins and bake for about 6-9 minutes. These are always a hit with everyone who has had them!

BLUEBERRY BAKED DONUTS

1 scant cup of freshly ground white whole wheat flour

1/2 cup rapadura sugar (or granulated sugar will work as well)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons milk

2 large eggs

3 tablespoons melted butter

1/4-1/2 cup defrosted or fresh blueberries

2 tablespoons water

1)Preheat oven to 350 and line mini muffin tins or turn on mini donut maker. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.

2)In a separate bowl whip the eggs, water, butter and water until well mixed.

3) Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.  Slightly  squish the blueberries with the back of a fork and fold gently into the batter.

4) Spoon batter into a mini donut maker and cook until done, or divide dough among lined mini muffin tins and bake for about 6-9, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Top with a simple glazed frosting, powdered sugar, or serve plain.

Recipe adapted from King Arthur