Description
These Low Fat Funfetti Cake Mix Donuts are a delightful treat that are not only easy to make but also lower in fat compared to traditional donuts. With colorful sprinkles baked into a light and fluffy cake mix base, these donuts are perfect for any celebration or a fun breakfast option.
Ingredients
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For the Donuts:
- 1 box of funfetti cake mix
- 1 cup of non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons of skim milk
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Colorful sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
- Mix the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the funfetti cake mix, Greek yogurt, eggs, and applesauce until well blended.
- Fill the donut pan: Spoon the batter into a large resealable plastic bag and snip off a corner. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each well about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake the donuts for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze the donuts: Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze, then sprinkle with colorful sprinkles.
- Serve: Let the glaze set before serving and enjoy your delicious low-fat funfetti cake mix donuts!
Notes
- You can customize these donuts by using different flavors of cake mix or adding in extra mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- For a richer glaze, you can substitute the skim milk with heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
