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20 Mouthwatering Donut Recipes To Try At Home

Florence is a happy wife and passionate writer who blogs about health, love and life.

Donuts are an amazing treat. They are enjoyed all over the world. Most people buy them in a grocery store or bakery. But you never get that ‘wow’ factor…

So why not experiment at home?

As you go through this list, you’ll find some ‘different’ flavors. I wanted to make a list of the most amazing recipes out there. And to add to that, I also wanted more healthy options. A lot of these recipes are for baked donuts, instead of fried, which makes it better on the calories. Also, a few are gluten free or vegan, and even made with vegetables!

And now it is time to see the list of amazing donuts!

1. Baked Apple Cider Donut Holes

Apple Cider Doughnut Holes

    As I said, I would have some baked donuts. And here is the first one! This recipe will remind you of Autumn, with its crispy apple flavor.

    2. Maple Meringue Filled Donut

    Maple Meringue Doughnut

      Deliciously filled donuts easily made at home. And you will love this creamy filling! You won’t believe you can make such a great donut at home!

      3. Hanukkah Churros

      Churros

        The new-school version of the donut. I think we all can agree that we love these. The fluffy dough inside of a crispy fried crust, deliciously dipped in chocolate or strawberry sauce.

        4. Baked Savory Cream Cheese and Herb Donut

        Cream Cheese and Herb Doughnut

          Baked, savory and creamy goodness! You won’t believe how good a savory donut can be until you try this. I would eat it as an afternoon snack or maybe even after dinner…

          5. Salted Caramel Chocolate Donuts

          Salted Caramel Chocolate Doughnut

            Salted caramel and chocolate in one easy to make donut! If you love sweet food with a fine dining twist, you must love this.

            6. Savory Kale and Sundried Tomato Basil Donuts

            Kale Tomato Basil Donut

              Here is one healthy treat for you! Vegetables in a donut. If you treat yourself, why not do it a bit healthy? No feeling guilty today!

              7. Strawberry Shortcake Donut

              Strawberry Shortcake Donut

                Easy to make, delicious to eat. What else would you want?

                8. Triple Chocolate Donuts

                Triple Chocalate Donut

                  Chocolate lovers, in only 30 minutes you can have the best donut you’ve ever tasted!

                  9. Blackberry Jam and Custard Donuts

                  Blackberry Donut

                    Soft, cloudy dough filled with a decadent filling. These could really be the best thing you ever tasted.

                    10. French Toast Donuts

                    French Toast Donut

                      Super quick to make. You bake the donuts with the sprinkles, add some glaze and powdered sugar and you are in for an amazing treat!

                      11. Matcha Green Tea Donuts

                      Matcha Green Tea Donuts

                        If you want to try something a little ‘different’, here is green tea in a donut. Personally, I think this is amazing.

                        12. Baked Vanilla Bean Donuts

                        Vanila bean donut

                          These are the classic version of the donut, but baked! Healthier, but still delicious.

                          13. Mini Maple Bacon Donuts

                          Maple Bacon Donuts

                            A bit unhealthy maybe, but donuts for dinner. If you’re even a bit like me, donuts and bacon could be the ultimate combination!

                            14. Cranberry Orange Donuts

                            Cranberry Orange Donut

                              This is a great recipe for the holidays! These flavors will have you in that warm wintery mood in seconds.

                              15. Lavender Donuts With Blueberry Glaze

                              Lavender Donuts

                                These donuts are gluten free, dairy free, egg free, soy free, nut free and vegan! And these donuts are my personal favorite! I could eat this anytime. The subtle hint of lavender will have you soaring on a cloud.

                                16. Sweet Potato Peacan Pie Donuts

                                Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Donut

                                  Gluten free. And another vegetable donut! Pecan nuts have a great flavor, and on top of sweet potato, you will have a flavor explosion in your mouth!

                                  17. Raspberry White Wine Glazed Donuts

                                  Raspberry White Wine Donut

                                    Vegan and dairy free. To add a little sparkle to a simple donut.

                                    18. Pumpkin Cream Donut Sandwich

                                    Pumpkin Cream Donut Sandwich

                                      These are super healthy and are made with coconut flour! You should really try these out.

                                      19. Lemon and Honey Donuts

                                      Lemon Honey Donut GlutenFree

                                        Gluten free and made with almond flour. Delicious donut, with a fresh, summery glaze.

                                        20. Homemade Croissant Donuts

                                        Croissant Donuts
                                          Soft and fluffy dough, perfect for breakfast. What else could you need?

                                          Let me know in the comments which donut is your favorite!

                                          Featured photo credit: fresh baked donuts via shutterstock.com