Looking for a protein boost in your donuts? These simple, delicious Greek yogurt donuts are light, fluffy and moist with a perfect cake-donut texture. Ready in about 30 minutes, they’re fun to decorate with a rich chocolate glaze and your favorite toppings.
- Greek yogurt adds moisture and an extra boost of protein.
- Toppings are unlimited — use shredded coconut, sprinkles, chopped nuts or crushed cookies.
- Baked donuts come together in about 30 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredient Notes
- Greek yogurt: Vanilla Greek yogurt adds a touch of sweetness, but plain works well too.
- You can substitute melted butter for the mild-flavored oil if you prefer.
- Whole wheat flour can be used in place of all-purpose flour for a heartier texture.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl whisk together the egg, brown sugar, milk, Greek yogurt, oil (or melted butter) and vanilla until combined.
Step 2: Small specks of yogurt are fine — whisk until the mixture is as smooth as possible.
Step 3: In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, sea salt, nutmeg, baking powder and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
Step 4: Stir gently until the batter is smooth and just combined.
Step 5: Grease a donut pan well. For neat results, transfer batter to a piping bag or large zip-top bag, snip a corner, and pipe batter into each mold. This minimizes mess and creates even shapes.
Step 6: Bake 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pan a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa, milk, vanilla and a pinch of salt until smooth. Once donuts are fully cooled, dip each into the glaze. For a richer coating, dip twice, letting the glaze set briefly between dips. Add toppings while the glaze is still wet.
Tips for making this donut recipe
- Use an icing bag to pipe the batter into the pan for cleaner, uniform donuts.
- Always wait until donuts are completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from sliding off.
- Grease the donut pan thoroughly, including the center posts, so donuts release cleanly.
- No donut pan? Bake the batter as mini muffins and glaze them the same way.
Storage
Store baked Greek yogurt donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Fully cooled and glazed donuts can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
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Greek Yogurt Donuts
Ingredients
For Donuts
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk of choice
- ½ cup vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp mild-flavored oil or melted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup flour (spooned and leveled)
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp milk (more if needed)
- ½ tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Toppings of choice: shredded coconut, sprinkles, chopped nuts, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk together egg, milk, oil, vanilla, yogurt and brown sugar in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl whisk the dry ingredients, then add them to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Fill a well-greased donut pan using a spoon or piping bag. Bake 10–12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool briefly in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- While donuts cool, whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth.
- Dip cooled donuts in glaze, add toppings, and allow glaze to set 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use an icing bag to pipe batter for neat, uniform donuts and less mess. Wait until donuts are fully cooled before glazing; dip twice for extra coverage. If you don’t have a donut pan, bake as mini muffins and glaze the same way.
Nutrition
Approximate per donut: Calories: 158 kcal; Carbohydrates: 30 g; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 3 g. Nutrition is an approximation.
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