# **🍩 Baked Blueberry Donuts with Blueberry Icing 🫐**
### **🌍 A Sweet History of Donuts**
Donuts (or doughnuts) have been a beloved treat for centuries, with origins tracing back to Dutch settlers in America who made “olykoeks” (oil cakes). The modern ring-shaped donut became popular in the mid-19th century. Baking donuts instead of frying them is a healthier twist, and adding blueberries brings a burst of antioxidants and natural sweetness.
### **✨ Why You’ll Love These Donuts**
– **Healthier than fried donuts** – Baked, not fried!
– **Packed with antioxidants** – Blueberries are a superfood.
– **Soft, fluffy, and moist** – Perfect texture every time.
– **Easy to make** – No fancy equipment needed!
### **📜 Ingredients**
#### **For the Donuts:**
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– ¼ tsp baking soda
– ¼ tsp salt
– ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
– ⅓ cup granulated sugar
– ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
– ¼ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
– 1 large egg
– 2 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil)
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
#### **For the Blueberry Icing:**
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2-3 tbsp blueberry puree (blend fresh/frozen blueberries)
– 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for tang)
### **👩🍳 Instructions**
#### **1. Preparing the Donut Batter:**
1. **Preheat oven** to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together **flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon**.
3. In another bowl, mix **sugar, milk, yogurt, egg, melted butter, and vanilla**.
4. **Gently fold** dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
5. **Toss blueberries** in a little flour (to prevent sinking) and fold into batter.
#### **2. Baking the Donuts:**
1. **Pipe or spoon** batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity ¾ full.
2. **Bake for 10-12 minutes** until a toothpick comes out clean.
3. **Cool in pan for 5 minutes**, then transfer to a wire rack.
#### **3. Making the Blueberry Icing:**
1. Blend **blueberries** into a puree and strain if desired.
2. Mix **powdered sugar, blueberry puree, and lemon juice** until smooth.
3. **Dip or drizzle** over cooled donuts.
### **💖 For the Donut Lovers**
– **Glaze Variations:** Try cream cheese or lemon glaze!
– **Add-Ins:** White chocolate chips or lemon zest for extra flavor.
– **Vegan Option:** Use flax eggs and plant-based yogurt.
### **📊 Nutrition Per Donut (Approx.)**
– Calories: 180
– Carbs: 32g
– Protein: 3g
– Fat: 4g
– Fiber: 1g
– Sugar: 20g
### **🎉 Conclusion**
These **Baked Blueberry Donuts** are a **guilt-free indulgence**, combining the sweetness of blueberries with a soft, cake-like texture. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! Share them with loved ones and watch them disappear. 😋
**Tag your donut-loving friends! 🍩💙 #BlueberryDonuts #BakedNotFried #SweetTreat**
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