Description
These moist, tender Zucchini Donuts are a delightful way to sneak veggies into a sweet treat. Baked to perfection and finished with a simple cinnamon-sugar glaze, they are the ultimate breakfast or dessert indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini, squeezed of excess moisture
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, Greek yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the grated zucchini and stir to combine.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into a piping bag or large zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut cavities, filling them about ¾ full.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth. Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and let them set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure you squeeze the grated zucchini well using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to prevent the donuts from becoming soggy.
- For a richer flavor, you can swap the vegetable oil for melted butter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g