The best low calorie cinnamon sugar donuts
These low calorie cinnamon sugar donuts are soft, fluffy and ultra moist. They are so easy to make, requiring just 8 ingredients! The best part is that these donuts are baked, not fried. No waiting around for dough to rise, no faffing with oil temperature and they bake in under 20 minutes! At just 80 calories a donut, these donuts make the perfect low calorie sweet treat!
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These donuts are seriously what weight loss dreams are made of. Want a sweet breakfast that’s still low in calories? These donuts are it. Want a quick on-the-go snack under 100 calories? These donuts are it. Want a fluffy, warm autumn dessert? These donuts are it! They are so delicious and versatile, plus, they’re so easy to make! This is definitely one of those recipes you visit time and time again because it is just so so satisfying!
I haven’t always been a fan of cinnamon sugar donuts, not because of the donut itself or the flavor – but because I hate the feeling of biting into sugar granules! I can’t stand crunching on sugar so filled donuts were always my jam. That was until I started using stevia as a sugar replacement. It is much finer and melts quicker in your mouth than sugar which is perfect for cinnamon ‘sugar’ donuts!
These donuts are so irresistibly melt in your mouth delicious. The coating is the perfect balance of sweet and spiced. Plus, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes making it the perfect quick and easy low cal snack!
Low calorie cinnamon sugar donuts
These pillowy soft low calorie cinnamon sugar donuts are perfect for when you’re craving something super sweet whilst still being in a calorie deficit. I can not get over how easy these donuts are to make!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Super easy to make and bake in just 15 minutes!
- These donuts are free from added sugars.
- These donuts can easily be made gluten-free!
- No biting down on chunks of sugar.
- Requires just 8 simple ingredients!
- Super low calorie and healthy alternative to regular cinnamon sugar donuts.
- Comes together in just 1 bowl.
- The BEST low calorie cinnamon sugar donuts ever!
Ingredients
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make these low calorie cinnamon sugar donuts you will need:
Plain/all-purpose flour – This recipe calls for good ol’ all-purpose or plain flour. For a gluten-free alternative, use gluten-free flour or oat flour.
Stevia or granulated sweetener – Any granulated sweetener will work for this recipe. Stevia is my personal favorite and is the closest in taste to sugar. Be mindful of the conversion here, the stevia I use is a 1:2 ratio of stevia to sugar so if the one you use is a 1:1 ratio, you will need to double the amount you use.
Baking powder & baking soda– The combination of both baking powder and baking soda creates the perfectly risen, fluffy donut.
Full-fat yogurt – This recipe calls for full-fat yogurt and not fat-free or 0% fat yogurt. As there is no butter or oil in this recipe, there is very little fat to keep the donuts moist and plump. I wouldn’t recommend going with fat-free yogurt as these donuts can come out dry. You can opt for low-fat yogurt in a pinch but the calorie difference is so minimal I would just go for full-fat!
Egg – This recipe calls for just 1 large egg. It provides structure and helps the donuts keep their shape.
Vanilla extract – No donut recipe is complete without a dash of vanilla!
Unsweetened almond milk – Unsweetened almond milk is super low in calories which works great for this recipe. Any milk will work but the calories may differ.
Ground cinnamon – For the cinnamon sugar coating.
How to make low calorie cinnamon sugar donuts
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and stevia until light and fluffy. Whisk in the milk, yogurt and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Add in the flour, baking powder and baking soda and mix well to combine.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe into a 6-count silicone donut mold. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into either side of the donut comes out clean. Allow them to cool in the mold for 5 minutes before coating.
- Make the cinnamon sugar by mixing together the stevia and cinnamon until well combined.
- Brush the donuts with a little milk before dipping into the cinnamon sugar mix. Serve warm and enjoy!
Storage
These donuts are best served warm the day they’re baked but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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80 Calorie Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 30 g stevia or 0 calorie sweetener
- 75 g full-fat yogurt
- 50 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 90 g all-purpose or plain flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
Cinnamon sugar:
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 30 g stevia
- 30 ml unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and stevia until light and fluffy. Whisk in the milk, yogurt and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Add in the flour, baking powder and baking soda and mix well to combine.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe into a 6-count silicone donut mold. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into either side of the donut comes out clean. Allow them to cool in the mold for 5 minutes before coating.
- Make the cinnamon sugar by mixing together the stevia and cinnamon until well combined.
- Brush the donuts with a little milk before dipping into the cinnamon sugar mix.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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