Powdered sugar donut holes

These baked donut holes are the cutest bite sized treat. And you know what’s even better? You don’t need any type of baking or culinary skills to whip up this donut hole recipe.

There is something about donut holes that makes them irresistible! They are soft, pillowy, and scrumptious bites of goodness. These donut holes are a fun and tasty treat for breakfast, lunch or dessert! They are so easy to make and only require a few simple steps. To make the best donut holes you will want to use two mini muffin pans or you can use a donut hole pan if you have one! 

Ingredients needed for baked powdered sugar donut holes

Here are the 10 ingredients we are working with.

• Oat flour (finely ground oat flour works best) You can make your own flour or buy store bought. Store bought works best as it is typically very finely ground which results in soft and fluffy baked goods.

• Baking powder and baking soda, both help puff up these donut holes!

• Egg, adds structure and helps hold everything together.

• Almond milk adds moisture, you will need 1 cup!

• Coconut sugar: Coconut sugar adds the perfect amount of all natural sweetness.

• Maple syrup paired with coconut sugar gives these donut holes the ultimate sweet flavor.

• Coconut oil: is the fat used in this recipe, you’ll need 1/4 cup. You can also use melted butter.

• Lemon juice, just a splash to help react with the baking soda.

• Powdered sugar to toss the donut holes in once they are done baking.

Why you’ll oat flour donuts

Oat flour donuts are a fun way to enjoy a breakfast treat but also get in some nutrients. While these donut holes do contain sugar, they are made with wholesome oat flour to balance things out. Oats have complex carbs, fiber, and whole grains, just to name a few. Also, baking with oat flour produces soft and fluffy baked goods. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love these baked donut holes.

• They are naturally gluten free as they are made with oat flour. Make sure to use certified gluten free oat flour.

• Since they are made with oat flour they have added nutrition.

• They make a large batch which is perfect for a crowd.

• Baked donut holes are soft and fluffy.

• This recipe makes a fun weekend treat!

• Oat flour is loaded with whole grains and fiber.

How to make baked donut holes

Baked donuts holes could not be any easier! I have outlined the few simple steps below.

STEP 1

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. And grease two mini muffin pans with cooking spray.

STEP 2

• Combine the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine the oat flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix and set aside.

STEP 3

• Whisk the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk the egg, almond milk, coconut sugar, maple syrup, coconut oil and lemon juice. Whisk until fully combined.

STEP 4

• Fold in the dry flour ingredients into the large bowl with the wet ingredients just until combined.

STEP 5

• Using a spoon, spoon the batter into the mini muffin pans. It should fill between 40-45 mini muffins. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

STEP 6

• Let the donut holes cool for 15 minutes before removing them from the pan. Add the powdered sugar to a bowl and toss in the cooled donut holes until coated. Enjoy!

How to store the these baked powdered sugar donut holes

Once the powdered sugar donut holes have fully cooled, store them in the fridge or the freezer in an airtight container.

• Store the donut holes in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can defrost them at room temperature for 30 minutes or simply defrost them in the microwave.
• Or you can store the donut holes in the fridge for up to a week. 

How to serve powdered sugar donut holes

While these cute bite sized treats are delicious on their own (because you can simply pop a few in your mouth lol!) they are also fun to enjoy along some other foods and drinks.

Coffee. Brew up a large batch of coffee. Truly, nothing beats fresh donuts and coffee.

Eggs and bacon. Whip up some eggs and bacon and make a full brunch spread. Eggs, bacon, and donut holes? Come on! It doesn’t get any better!

Maple syrup. For extra sweetness, add a drizzle of maple syrup on top.

Extra powdered sugar. For extra powdered sugar goodness, sprinkle some more powdered sugar on top of your individual serving.

Substitutes for this recipe

Below you can find a few substitutes for the ingredients listed.

• Firstly, If you don’t want to use coconut sugar, you can use regular white cane sugar
• Secondly, you can substitute brown sugar for the maple syrup.
• Thirdly, you can use regular milk, or any dairy free milk of choice
• Finally, you can substitute the melted coconut oil for butter or vegan butter

Other recipes you’ll love

If you loved these baked powdered sugar donut holes, definitely try some of my other recipes below!

If you’re a chocolate lover, give these Baked Chocolate Donut Holes a try! They are rich in chocolate flavor and tossed in powdered sugar.

Any cinnamon sugar lovers out there? These Oat Flour Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes will become your new favorite treat.

Looking for a lightened up cinnamon roll recipe? If so, give these Oat Flour Cinnamon Rolls a go!

Lastly, these Baked Oat Flour Donuts with Chocolate Icing are a totally crowd pleaser!

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Baked Powdered Sugar Donut Holes (made with oat flour)

Baked powdered sugar donut holes made from oat flour! These donut holes are seriously so easy to make. They are soft, fluffy, and cute, of course! They are the perfect breakfast treat to make for yourself or for a crowd. They only require a few simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Breakfast

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 10

Calories 248kcal

Equipment

• mini muffin pans
• donut hole pan

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups finely ground oat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 cup almond milk
• ½ cup coconut sugar or white sugar
• ½ cup maple syrup or brown sugar
• ¼ cup coconut oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• powdered sugar for tossing about 1/3 cup

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease two mini muffin pans with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine the oat flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk the egg, almond milk, coconut sugar, maple syrup, coconut oil and lemon juice. Whisk until fully combined. Then, fold in the dry flour ingredients just until combined.
• Using a spoon, spoon the batter into the mini muffin pans. It should fill between 40-45 mini muffins. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
• Let the donut holes cool for 15 minutes before removing them from the pan. Add the powdered sugar to a bowl and toss in the cooled donut holes until coated. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg

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