Whole Wheat Baked Strawberry Donuts (Soft, Fresh & Naturally Sweet)

Whole Wheat Baked Strawberry Donuts

If you’re looking for a light, fresh, and feel-good treat, these whole wheat baked strawberry donuts are such a delicious option. They’re soft, tender, and filled with real strawberry flavor—perfect for spring and summer baking or anytime you want something a little sweet and homemade. These donuts are baked instead of fried and made with simple, wholesome ingredients, making them a great choice for breakfast, snacks, or a fun treat to share with your family.

❤️ Why You’ll Love These Donuts

• Made with 100% whole wheat flour

• Baked, not fried

• Soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet

• Made with real strawberries

• Easy, one-bowl recipe

👩‍🍳 Things You'll Need

• Donut baking pan (two is even better!)

• Large mixing bowl

• Piping bag or zip lock bag

✨ Optional Glaze or Toppings

• Chocolate icing

• Strawberry glaze

• Powdered sugar dusting

• Vanilla glaze

• Fresh strawberry slices on top

📝 Tips for Success

• Chop strawberries finely so they mix evenly into the batter

• Pat strawberries dry if they’re very juicy

• Don’t overmix—this keeps donuts soft and tender

• Let donuts cool before glazing for the best texture

🔄 Substitutions & Variations

• Dairy-free: Use almond or oat milk

• Naturally sweetened: Use maple syrup (reduce milk slightly)

• Strawberry vanilla twist: Add extra vanilla for a warmer flavor

• Extra texture: Add a few white chocolate chips

🥡 Storage Tips

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days

• Refrigerate for up to 5 days

• Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw before serving

Recipe

Whole Wheat Baked Strawberry Donuts

Makes about 10-12 donuts

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of whole wheat flour

• 1/4 cup of milk

• 2 tablespoons of oil

• 1/4 cup of brown sugar

• 1 egg

• 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder

• 1 teaspoon of baking soda

• 1/4 cup of yogurt

• 1/2 cup of chopped fresh strawberries

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl mix the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

2. Then add milk, oil, egg, brown sugar and yogurt. Mix the ingredients well. You can use a hand mixer or a spoon. Then fold in the strawberries

3. Then let the batter rest in the refrigerator for one hour.

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop or pipe the batter into a greased donut pan and fill about 1/2 full.

5. Bake for 8-12 minutes. You will know the donuts are done because they will start to get a little golden brown on the sides and will be firm but squishy when you touch them.

6. Take the donuts out of the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Enjoy.

These whole wheat baked strawberry donuts are a simple and fresh take on a classic treat. They’re soft, flavorful, and made with real ingredients—perfect for when you want something sweet that still feels wholesome. If you try them, I’d love to hear how they turned out and how your family enjoyed them!

-Tina