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How to make Honey & Blueberry Donuts

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Oh Honey. Is there anything more amazing than some fresh doughnuts?

Growing up I used to go crazy at the smell of delicious frying cinnamon doughnuts at the local Wendy’s store in the Shopping Mall. As a kid, the only Krispy Kreme store was at the airport so whenever anyone was needing a ride to the airport from my dad, I would volunteer to come along – you know it, I would come home with a 12 pack of doughnuts every time.

Overtime I migrated to artisanal bakeries and ofc my favourite Short Stop doughnuts

But then eventually I decided it was time to make my own sort-of healthy version at home that wouldn’t make me feel so guilty each time I devoured one!

A healthy Doughnut? Can that still be called a doughnut?

Well I will leave that out to the jury.

But ultimately I think we get away with it purely because of the doughnut shape alone.

To get those perfect ring shaped doughnuts, you are going to need a doughnut pan. You can find these at your local cake baking store, department stores and even online. Here are some of the best ones I came across (please note this post is NOT sponsored). The one I have at home is 6 cavity Wilton doughnut pan and it’s just the perfect size.

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So how is this recipe healthy?

My recipe uses honey instead of refined sugar and doesn’t compromise on the flavour at all! In fact it really is the star of the show.

Can I make this recipe Vegan?

Simply substitute the honey out for a vegan sweetener like maple syrup or agave nectar and you are good to go. Note that the flavour of the doughnut will of course be slightly altered, but nonetheless you will have a delicious doughnut to eat at the end.

My recipe already used almond milk, but you could absolutely use oat milk, soy or even coconut milk for a really creamy nutty flavour and texture. The recipe also features some vegetable oil which you could also substitute out for coconut oil or any other flavourless oil.

As I am not vegan, I opted for using some butter to grease my baking tray, but for a vegan alternative you can use olive oil spray to grease the trays down.

Oh and did I mention that the doughnuts don’t even have any egg?

So how do the doughnuts rise if there is no egg?

It’s simple baking chemistry. In place of the rising agent (typically the egg in baking recipes), we use a combination of apple cider vinegar and baking powder to create a reaction while baking and give us beautiful lift in the dough.

If you don’t like the flavour of apple cider vinegar, or cannot get your hands on it, some regular white vinegar would do! Just note that you do want to be exact with this measurement otherwise the flavour of the doughnuts will spoil a bit.

**IMPORTANT**

DO NOT ADD THE VINEGAR TO THE MILK!

No matter what kind of milk you are using, it will end up splitting. Make sure you add the vinegar after all the wet ingredients are added to the dry mixture to prevent this.

Look it’ll be almost forgivable if you did this with plant based milk, but if you choose to use full cream milk then you have essentially made a starter to buttermilk and it will really change the batter result. So just don’t do it!

You can make a simple glaze for these delicious doughnuts too. Brush over some honey or maple syrup to keep them moist or make an easy one using blueberry puree, icing sugar and some lime. The key ingredients just brighten up the doughnut and you know what, the flavour isn’t too intense either. Alternatively make a simple lime glaze mixing lime juice and icing sugar to give an ultra bright and zesty flavour to the doughnuts.

But you know what? These are pretty darn epic without a glaze too. Keep it healthy without the added topping!

Here’s the recipe! As always share your recipe attempts with me via Instagram @theminiaturelife and be sure to DM me to make sure I can see it!

Honey & Blueberry Doughnuts

The Miniature Life
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Australian
Servings 8 Doughnuts

Equipment

  • Doughnut pan
  • Oven
  • Wooden spoon or Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain flour
  • ¼ cup almond milk
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 3½ tbsp. vegetable oil or another flavourless oil
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp lime rind, grated
  • 70 g frozen blueberries, thawed

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat the oven to 180 ° Celsius and prepare the middle rack
  • Grease a doughnut pan using butter or olive oil
  • In a bowl, combine the honey, vanilla, almond milk, and oil
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder and lime rind and use a whisk to loosen all the bumps
  • Slowly pour the wet ingredients, followed by the vinegar and mix using a spatula or wooden spoon
  • Once the flour is combined completely, gently fold in the blueberries. Don't over do this otherwise your whole batter will turn purple!
  • Use a large spoon to scoop the batter into the doughnut pan and fill them up ¾ of the way
  • Bake the doughnuts for 10-12 minutes until they are puffed, golden brown and once a toothpick is inserted comes out clean
  • Remove the doughnuts and cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before glazing or serving
  • To make a simple glaze, combine some icing sugar, blueberry puree and lime juice!
Keyword Dessert, Healthy

This is definitely one of my favourite creations, and the doughnuts are so perfect for a cozy afternoon tea. I love that they aren’t ultra sweet and I love the flavour of the honey, lime and blueberry shining through.

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