Description
Enjoy guilt-free indulgence with these Healthy Donuts made in the air fryer. Soft, fluffy, and perfectly crisped without the extra oil, they’re a quick and wholesome treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or sugar substitute
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup skim milk or almond milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, applesauce, vanilla extract, eggs, and melted coconut oil.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a smooth batter. Fold in optional ingredients if desired.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
- Grease air fryer basket or use parchment liners.
- Fill donut molds about 3/4 full with batter using a spoon or piping bag.
- Place molds in air fryer and cook for 8–10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in molds for a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Glaze or sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overfilling molds or opening the air fryer during cooking. For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: healthy donuts, air fryer, low fat, breakfast, snack