Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts Recipe

Enjoy these guilt-free lemon poppy seed donuts that are baked instead of fried, and made with healthier ingredients without sacrificing flavor. These donuts are light, fluffy, and bursting with lemony goodness.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan.
2. In a bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the honey, Greek yogurt, coconut oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Optional: drizzle with a lemon glaze made of powdered sugar and lemon juice.
9. Enjoy your healthier lemon poppy seed donuts!

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