BIG NEWS! This month officially marks ONE YEAR since I started this here blog. It's Cheat Day Everyday, my baby, is officially one year old and I thought it would only be right to celebrate with a bang.
A guilt free, low calorie bang of course. These Skinny Whole Wheat Birthday Cake Donuts are the perfect fit for such a fab occasion!
Before I dive into all the goods in this recipe (spoiler alert: there are tons), I wanted to inform you guys that I've done something slightly different.
In the midst of the many food focused posts that I've done within this past year, I decided to create a post dedicated solely to sharing my experience as a newbie food blogger. From my biggest achievements, to my many (sometimes difficult) lessons learned, I'm sharing the good, the bad and the ugly. (look out for it this week!)
So, now back to these oh so amazing "you will never believe they are under 100 calories" donuts. No, that wasn't a typo.
These. Donuts. Are. Under. 100. Calories. [sprinkles included]
I will openly admit that I spent a good deal of time in the kitchen, whipping up batch after batch of recipe flops before I finally arrived at the perfect combination.
You see, creating delicious oven baked Birthday Cake Donuts is the easy part. However, keeping those calories down to a number that won't make you contemplate your life decisions before 10 am is the real challenge.
In the end, I found that the perfect solution consists of a Greek yog for butter substitute and a dash of Truvia Baking Blend.
As I've previously mentioned, I've never been a fan of artificial sweetners. Every single one seems to leave a bad taste in my mouth, no matter which baked goods I try to hide them in. However, Truvia Baking Blend has officially hit all of the right spots. ♥
Not totally zero calorie, but for great the taste, I'll suck it up. 😉
-Recipe and Nutrition Information Below-
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Donuts can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Frost when ready to eat. Please note that nutrition values may differ slightly depending on brand of food items used. Skinny Whole Wheat Birthday Cake Donuts
Ingredients
For the frosting:
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
8
Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 47mgSodium 175mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 1gSugar 5gProtein 4g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 donut
Servings Per Container 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 47mg
16%
Sodium 177mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 4g
8%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Arlette says
Can I use almond flour or all purpose flour instead of whole wheat flour?
Vicci says
Yes you sure can! I find that almond flour is typically a 1:1 ratio with regular flour so you should be good to make it an even substitute. 🙂
James says
Made some of these up today using a little Sunbeam donut maker I have. Actually, I bought it just so I could make your recipe it looked so good. Being pre-diabetic this recipe fits in perfectly. Calories, carbs, fats, sugar all good. It turned out a little on the chewy side for me and I'm wondering if I can adjust it in some way. Other than that, the flavor was great. Just a touch of cinnamon. I had no plain Greek yogurt so I used low fat Greek yogurt vanilla flavor and I substituted a little Stevia for the Truvia. Nice tip on using the Ziploc bag. Worked great for me.
Laura Schaffer says
Have you thought of adding cacao powder to the frosting mix? I wonder how that would turn out? Or drizzle PB powder mix on top.... sorry I’m getting so hungry looking at these pics!!
Jeannette says
For the lite whipped topping do you mean lite cool whip or lite frosting? What brand/type did you use?
Vicci says
Hi Jeannette, I used Cool Whip Lite! 🙂
Jeannette Del Selva says
muahahaha! you're awesome. I have all these ingredients at home.
Elizabeth Brico says
These look amazing. Interested in another challenge? How I veganize these (and keep the calorie count+deliciousness). I'm thinking either flax eggs or bananas will take care of the egg so I've got that, but what do I substitute for the yogurt? Got any ideas?!
Vicci says
I'm a sucker for a challenge, Elizabeth! 😉 I'm thinking that you could definitely get away with a 1:1 substitute of unsweetened applesauce. The Greek yogurt is used in this recipe to add moisture and applesauce is also great at doing this. I've actually used it in place of yogurt for many muffin and bread recipes. Hope this helps!!
Rebecca Hicks says
Wow these donuts look SO good. I love that they are a healthier way to enjoy a decadent treat, and your photography is on POINT girl.
Vicci says
Thanks so much, Rebecca!
KenyaRae says
I've been having a sweet tooth for some ice cream! Might go get some today !
featherflint says
These are SO cute - perfect for birthdays, and it's literally insane that they're under 100 calories!
Vicci says
I KNOW!! Almost makes it okay to eat two (or 3) 😉
Rachel R Ritlop says
YUM! these look and sound delicious!
Vicci says
Thank you!!
Meredith from Mommy in Leggings says
Oh wow, these look absolutely amazing!! Sign me up for donuts ANY day!! 😀 hehe
Vicci says
It's ALWAYS a good time for donuts 🍩🍩
Cooking with Zest says
These look super yummy!! I've got t get me a donut pan!!
Vicci says
I'd been putting if off for years, but so happy that I finally caved a few months ago. They're so much fun!
simplegirl74 says
Honestly wanting to try these over here! May have to step out today and buy the stuff to make these!
Vicci says
You will not regret it 😉
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
I LOVE the sprinkles! So festive!
Vicci says
Thank you! Sprinkles are always a good time!