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My older daughter absolutely LOVES donuts so one day, on a whim, I saw this “Mini Donut Maker” at Target and decided to try it out. It’s a plug-in machine (similar to a waffle maker) and comes with a booklet of recipes that I tweaked to use whole-wheat flour and no refined sugars. This discovery is nothing new (I’ve shared this maker within a post or two on the blog before), but we’ve been getting so many questions about it lately it I’ve decided to give it a post all of its own today! So without further ado, here are two whole-grain donut recipes that work great in this little donut maker, and if you’ve discovered any other variations of your own please share them with us in the comments below! And FYI – These obviously don’t have the same consistency as deep-fried donuts, but regardless both of my daughter’s LOVE these things as a special treat! In fact I think we’ll have to make a batch today.
Whole-Grain Donuts (for the Mini Donut-Maker)
Adapted from Bella Cucina Donut Maker Recipe Booklet
Ingredients
Original Flavor
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil melted
Chocolate Flavor
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder we prefer "special dark" 100% cacao
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil melted
Instructions
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Whisk together the dry ingredients.
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Make a well (hole) in the middle and drop in the egg, milk, syrup, vanilla, and coconut oil.
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Stir together with a fork until well combined.
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Follow manufacturer directions to make donuts using the batter.
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Serve donuts or freeze for another day! We love to add these as an occasional treat to school lunches.
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
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I have found some really great recipes for donuts on pinterest that are baked. This way you don’t need to use harmful chemicals like those found in the nonstick coating of the mini donut maker. It would definitely be worth it to check out the site!
We like to follow the plain whole wheat recipe and add pumpkin and chocolate chips. Or, we have recently done the whole wheat plain and then added a little frosting (organic cream cheese, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla mixed together). Kids love them.
Great recipe! 2 questions…
How many donuts do the above recipes make?
Can you use a donut baking pan instead?
Thanks!
Tammy – I haven’t tried this with a donut baking pan myself so I am not sure about that, but this recipe yields about 2 dozen in the pictured maker.
Do you think I could make “donut waffles” with this recipe in the waffle maker?
Yes, I do think that would work! Let us know how it turns out :)
Hi Jen. I haven’t tried it, but, it might work. Let us know how it turns out. Jill
Hi!
I did try it – a few weeks ago.
They were awesome, the kids loved – and they were very chocolate-y. We will be making these again for sure!
Thanks so much,
Jen
Do you think I could substitute honey for the maple syrup? Nobody in the family really likes it so I don’t ever have any.
Yes, I think that would work just fine!
Yum! We made the chocolate ones this afternoon and the kids loved them! With all the junk they have been getting at school this week (even my preschooler had a cookie swap at school), it’s so nice to have a treat that’s not overrun with sugar. Thanks for the recipe!
Cool idea. Those donut makers are all over the place here. Coffee shops sell them using pancake mix… I’m sure my boys would love these ‘donuts’
I didn’t have cabinet space for the maker so we took it back and got an $8 doughnut pan at Bed Bath and Beyond. They can be a little flat on top if you don’t leave them in long enough, but it works just fine with Lisa’s recipe.
I have this donut maker because my girls are also gaga for donuts. Every time I let them have one I have this inner conflict about it. This recipe is great. I wonder though could I use agave or applesauce instead of maple syrup? Maybe I’ll try it!
Hi Nicole. We don’t use agave (here’s why…http://www.foodrenegade.com/agave-nectar-good-or-bad/). You could possibly use unsweetened applesauce, although I’m not sure if that will add enough sweetness. Jill
I just got this mini donut maker and am SO excited to try it! I was disappointed it only came with one recipe and it used white flour and sugar… I don’t ever use those and thus don’t own them… thanks so much for posting a whole wheat recipe! :)