Description
Warm, fluffy, and packed with hidden veggies, these Healthy Butternut Squash Donuts are the perfect answer to your search for easy breakfast ideas or cozy snack cravings. Lightly sweetened, oven-baked, and infused with fall spices, they taste like a treat but nourish like a balanced meal. This easy recipe is ideal for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks, or even dessert. Great for both kids and adults, these donuts are a must-have addition to your list of food ideas when you want something satisfying yet wholesome.
Ingredients
1 cup butternut squash puree
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup coconut sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk (any kind)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (optional topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. If using fresh squash, roast peeled cubes at 400°F for 25 minutes and puree until smooth. Let cool.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the squash puree, eggs, coconut sugar, milk, vanilla, and melted coconut oil.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, folding gently until just mixed.
6. Pipe or spoon batter into the donut pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired.
Notes
Make sure your squash puree is thick and not watery for the best donut texture.
You can freeze these donuts and reheat them in the microwave for a quick breakfast.
Use a piping bag for a clean, mess-free way to fill the donut pan evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: easy recipe, healthy snack, breakfast ideas, fall baking, butternut squash recipes