Heart-Healthy Caramel Donuts

Indulge guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Caramel Donuts, a wholesome twist on a classic treat designed to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your wellness goals. Made with fiber-rich whole wheat flour, naturally sweetened with date syrup and a brown sugar substitute, and enriched with unsweetened applesauce and non-fat Greek yogurt, these donuts are brimming with nourishing ingredients. They bake to golden perfection in just 10 minutes, creating a light and fluffy texture that's beautifully complemented by a drizzle of warm, caramel-like date syrup and an optional sprinkle of crunchy pecans. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, these donuts are low in fat, high in flavor, and easy to make—all while promoting heart health. Treat yourself to this easy, crowd-pleasing treat that proves satisfying desserts can also be smart choices!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt, plain non-fat
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar substitute
• 0.5 cup Low-fat milk
• 0.25 cup Date syrup
• 0.25 cup Chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, mix the unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, egg, vanilla extract, olive oil, and brown sugar substitute until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Stir in low-fat milk slowly, just until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed.

Step 6

Fill the prepared donut pan with the batter, filling each slot about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed.

Step 8

Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

While the donuts are cooling, gently warm the date syrup in a small saucepan over low heat until it's slightly thinned.

Step 10

Drizzle the warm date syrup over the cooled donuts and sprinkle with chopped pecans if using.

Step 11

Enjoy your heart-healthy caramel donuts warm or store them in an airtight container for up to two days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	809.8 grams (809.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1853

Total Fat 61.70g	79%
Saturated Fat 10.30g	52%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 234mg	78%
Sodium 1600mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 293.10g	107%
Dietary Fiber 28.80g	103%
Total Sugars 150.30g
Protein 50.20g	100%

Vitamin D 104IU	521%
Calcium 514mg	40%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 1398mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.8%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 60.8%