Baked Donuts with Lemon and Poppy Seeds {Whole Wheat}

These wholesome Baked Donuts With Lemon And Poppy Seeds are your new excuse to eat dessert for breakfast!

Can I just tell you guys about the best decision of my life? (I mean, aside from marrying my hubby, obviously.) I went to the thrift store. Have you guys done this ever? If not, do it. I found all kinds of treasures so cheap they were practically free! It’s the type of store where you get to go on a shopping spree, and you don’t need to hide the bill from the hubby.

So, among all my findings, I found an electric mini donut maker! I was seriously excited about this find. Do you know why? Because it cost $2.99! Now, you may ask, but how do you know it even works? Well, I will tell you. It had a piece of tape that someone had scribbled, “It works.” That was good enough for me, so I scooped that baby up!

Okay, now for the hard part—deciding what donut flavor to make. I had originally planned to make a blueberry muffin donut, but the hubby was appalled. He was all up in arms, saying, “You cannot ruin a donut by turning it into a muffin, Taylor!” So, I heeded his words and made these lemon and poppy seed donuts instead. And I am glad I did, guys! I really should listen to him more often. I am totally getting brownie points for saying that if he reads this.

I don’t really know if I want to live in a world that needs an explanation as to why you should be making lemon poppy seed donuts with a sour cream glaze. But let’s talk about them anyway!

These donuts are everything you want in a treat—soft, fluffy, and loaded with bright, lemony flavor. The glaze is tangy, sweet, and just the right amount of sticky. The poppy seeds add a little crunch, and the whole-wheat flour makes them feel hearty without tasting too “healthy.” Basically, they’re a flavor bomb that’s just healthy enough to pass for breakfast!

Are Baked Donuts With Lemon And Poppy Seeds Healthy?

I prefer not to talk about calories, but the low calories of these lovely mini donuts need to be mentioned. Of course, the calorie count will also increase if you make the donuts larger. Either way, these donuts are baked instead of fried, which still translates to lower fat and calories. Oh, and the whole-wheat pastry flour adds fiber and nutrients. And since this recipe uses Splenda, we keep the sugar count super low!

Glaze Like A Pro

If you want to get the perfect glaze, the “secret” is all in the timing. Timing is everything, my friends. You want to dip the donuts while they’re warm, not hot. You never want to glaze the donuts fresh out of the pan. Otherwise, the glaze will slide right off. Likewise, the glaze won’t stick on cold donuts, either! You’ll end up with a lumpy mess instead of the smooth, glossy finish you see in these gorgeous pics.

In summary, warm = just right.

Serving Suggestions

Personally, I think the best pairing for donuts is a large mug of coffee or this luscious Vegan Hot Chocolate. But do you know what’s another great pairing? More donuts! If you’re planning a breakfast or brunch get-together with friends or fam, it’s nice to have some variety! A batch of Gluten-Free Baked Carrot Cake Donuts should suffice, or if you prefer something more filling, try this Healthy Protein Donuts Recipe!

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