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    You are here: Home / Vegetarian / Whole Wheat Greek Yogurt Donuts

    Whole Wheat Greek Yogurt Donuts

    Last Updated March 1, 2020. Published January 28, 2020 By Lorie 16 Comments

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    Looking for a protein boost in your donuts? These simple and delicious Whole Wheat donuts are made with Greek Yogurt and not to mention a rich chocolate glaze! Add your favorite donut toppings! Breakfast fun for everyone!

    Chocolate glazed whole wheat donuts with sprinkles on cooling rack.

    Why you need this recipe in your life

    I'm a donut fan--a cake donut fan to be exact. And I love a good donut any day.

    I also love a donut that has a bit of a boost in protein and whole grains. Oh and chocolate, of course.

    • These whole wheat donuts add a bit extra to your breakfast with whole grains.
    • Greek yogurt doubles to add moisture while also giving some extra protein.
    • The amount of toppings is unlimited. Seriously, anything you want.
    • Best part? You can have these donuts baked up in 30 minutes!
    Greek yogurt Whole Wheat donuts on cooling rack.

    What you will need to make this recipe:

    • greek yogurt: I used plain Greek yogurt in these whole wheat baked donuts. I have used 2% and 5% milk fat at different times. Vanilla Greek yogurt would work fine as well, for a stronger vanilla flavor.
    • whole wheat flour: I used white whole wheat flour. It has a milder flavor and yet the same nutritional value as whole wheat. I find it works well in sweet recipes like this one.
    Recipe Ingredients.

    How to make these Whole Wheat Donuts:

    Process shots for donuts.
    • In a medium bowl combine egg, brown sugar, milk, Greek yogurt and vanilla. Whisk well to combine. Don't worry if you see small specs of Greek yogurt still, just get it as smooth as you can. (steps 1 and 2)
    • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, sea salt, baking powder and baking soda. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. (steps 3 and 4)
    Process shots for making recipe.
    • Stir the dry and wet ingredients together until smooth. (step 5)
    • Ok, from here, you can spoon the donut batter into the donut pan, BUT, if you are like me, you are messy. I like my baked donuts to be very even and have that perfect donut shape. To do so, I use an icing bag. Place the icing bag into a tall glass and fold over the top of the bag to make a nice opening. Spoon the batter into the bag. (I have used a large ziplok bag as well. (step 6)
    • Twist the top closed and hold tight with a clothes pin (I am proud of this little trick) and cut a tip off the end. Slowly squeeze the batter into the well greased donut molds. (step 7)

    Please don't skip the chocolate glaze on these Whole Wheat Donuts!

    The chocolate glaze, while technically optional, really is the star of this recipe.Who doesn't love a good chocolate glaze? Skipping it is really not the best option, I promise.

    I topped my delicious Greek yogurt donuts with shredded coconut and sprinkles, but feel free to go crazy on toppings: chopped nuts, crushed up Oreos, granola, anything goes.

    Bite shot of Greek yogurt whole wheat donuts.

    Tips for making this donut recipe:

    • These whole wheat donuts bake up quicker than you think. Don't over bake them if you can help it. 12 minutes was just right for me!
    • My favorite trick is to use an icing bag to form the donuts nicely in the donut pan. I have the photos shown above. Place the bag in a glass and pour the batter in. Then cut the tip off and squeeze the batter into the donut pan. This makes for much less mess.
    • Make sure the donuts are fully and completely cooled before glazing. Trust me on this one. Also, you can, and it is advised to dip the donuts twice or dunk them completely in the glaze so that the entire donut is covered. I mean, the more glaze, the better!
    • Grease the donut pan very well. You want to make sure the center part is greased as well. No one wants only half the donut coming out of the pan!
    • No donut pan? Make mini muffins and glaze them!

    I was planning on closing this post up with something like "Donut miss out on these..." or some sort of play on the word 'donut' but I think it may be better to just pass on that one for today.

    Anyway, enjoy and let me know what fun toppings you use!

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    Whole Wheat Greek Yogurt Donuts

    Simple and delicious Whole Wheat donuts with a rich chocolate glaze, Greek Yogurt and your favorite donut toppings! Breakfast fun for everyone!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 12 small donuts
    Calories: 150kcal
    Author: Lorie Yarro

    Ingredients 

    For Donuts

    • 1 large egg
    • ½ c milk of choice
    • ⅓ c plain or vanilla Greek Yogurt
    • 1 c whole wheat flour
    • ½ c brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon optional but I loved it in these even with the glaze!
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 T oil

    For Glaze

    • 1 c powdered sugar
    • 3 T cocoa powder
    • 2 T milk of choice more if glaze seems too thick
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • pinch of salt (optional)
    • Toppings of choice: shredded coconut, sprinkles, etc.

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, milk, oil, vanilla, yogurt and sugar.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk dry donut ingredients. Add dry into wet ingredients and stir to combine.
    • Fill well greased donut baking pan with batter.
    • Bake for about 12-14 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool.
    • While cooling, whisk together glaze ingredients.
    • Once donuts are cool, dip each into the glaze and sprinkle with toppings.
    • Allow to set for a few minutes before serving.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • These donuts bake up quicker than you think. Don't over bake them if you can help it. 12 minutes was just right for me!
    • My favorite trick is to use an icing bag to form the donuts nicely in the donut pan. I have the photos shown above. Place the bag in a glass and pour the batter in. Then cut the tip off and squeeze the batter into the donut pan. This makes for much less mess.
    • Make sure the donuts are fully and completely cooled before glazing. Trust me on this one. Also, you can, and it is advised to dip the donuts twice or dunk them completely in the glaze so that the entire donut is covered. I mean, the more glaze, the better!
    • Grease the donut pan very well. You want to make sure the center part is greased as well. No one wants only half the donut coming out of the pan!
    • No donut pan? Make mini muffins and glaze them!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jordan says

      April 30, 2020 at 12:14 am

      Can these be made in a mini donut maker ?

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        April 30, 2020 at 8:32 am

        I think they should be ok—not sure if the cook time will differ??

        Reply
    2. Quincy says

      April 10, 2020 at 4:15 am

      Hey! These are awesome! Do they taste the same as normal donuts do?

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        April 12, 2020 at 8:58 pm

        I find that they taste a lot more like muffins as they are not as sweet as a normal donut. The icing is where it's at!

        Reply
    3. Emily says

      January 23, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      Haha, chocolate glaze does cover more surface area on a donut than a muffin, genius! Can't wait to make these, Lorie!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        January 30, 2018 at 1:56 pm

        I mean, who are we kidding, we want all the chocolate we can get!

        Reply
    4. Jessica Levinson says

      January 22, 2018 at 9:31 pm

      These donuts look so delicious! Love the chocolate and coconut topping!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        January 30, 2018 at 1:57 pm

        My favorite combination!

        Reply
    5. Alisa says

      January 22, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      I'm loving all of the baked donut inspiration from you lately! I think these would be super easy to make dairy-free too!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        January 30, 2018 at 1:57 pm

        For sure! Just need a good thick dairy free yogurt and you are set~

        Reply
    6. Christine says

      January 22, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      I'm a pretty big fan of donuts, and these look delicious! Not to mention how much healthier they would be than regular donuts. Love it!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        January 30, 2018 at 1:58 pm

        Love them. And the real ones as well! Ha.

        Reply
    7. Liz says

      January 22, 2018 at 11:41 am

      YUM!!! I am a huge donut fan (cake specifically) and couldn't agree more! This has the perfect combo of fun, flavor and deliciousness. Send me a dozen, please?!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        January 30, 2018 at 1:58 pm

        You know it!!!

        Reply
    8. Sarah says

      January 22, 2018 at 10:36 am

      These look so yummy! The flavor, the texture of the donuts, the topping love it all! Like you said basically a muffin in donut form so why not? Not that anyone needs a reason for donuts!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        January 30, 2018 at 1:58 pm

        My thoughts exactly!

        Reply

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