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Celebrate National Doughnut Day With These Healthy Recipes

Healthy Donut Recipes

Celebrate National Doughnut Day With These Healthy Recipes

Healthy Donut Recipes
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It's National Doughnut Day! And what better way to celebrate than with some healthy recipes for this favorite dunkable treat? Whether you're vegan, gluten-free, or not into sugar, there's a doughnut recipe in here for you!

Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts

Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts
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Pick up a can of pumpkin and head into your kitchen to bake up a batch of these cinnamon sugar pumpkin doughnuts. They taste amazingly decadent for just 150 calories.

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Vegan Pecan-Pumpkin Glazed Doughnuts

Vegan Pecan-Pumpkin Glazed Doughnuts
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The pecan crumble on these vegan pumpkin-glazed doughnuts adds a tasty crunch to an already good treat.

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Doughnuts With Berry Frosting

Gluten-Free Chocolate Doughnuts With Berry Frosting
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Finally, chocolate for breakfast! A batch of chocolate raspberry doughnuts makes almost any morning bearable.

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Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts

Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts
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These gluten-free apple cider doughnuts get their sweetness from rich molasses and cinnamon.

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Glazed Chocolate Doughnuts

Glazed Chocolate Doughnuts
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Satisfy a sweet tooth with this recipe for glazed chocolate doughnuts. They're made with oat flour and unsweetened applesauce, so now we know there really is such a thing as a healthy doughnut!

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Mini Vegan Vanilla Doughnuts

Mini Vegan Vanilla Doughnuts
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Bust out your mini doughnut pan for a batch of vegan, gluten-free vanilla doughnuts.

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Baked Apple Doughnuts

Baked Apple Doughnuts
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Who needs frilly toppings with a doughnut this good? It's perfect dunking material for a tall glass of milk or cup of coffee, so whip up a batch of baked apple doughnuts this weekend.

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Vegan Chocolate Doughnut

Vegan Chocolate Doughnut
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Yes, there are chickpeas in these delicious vegan chocolate doughnuts, adding protein, fiber, and a satisfying softness — the perfect healthier way to conquer your doughnut cravings!

Want even more healthy recipe options? Check out these kid-friendly doughnut recipes!

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Strawberry Glazed Chai Doughnuts

Strawberry Glazed Chai Doughnuts
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The glaze on these delicious chai doughnuts is made from fresh strawberries.

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