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Baked Oatmeal Donuts For Breakfast

August 27, 2019 *Updated* June 21, 2022 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 197 Comments

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Looking for a fun, healthy and delicious way to start your day? These Baked Oatmeal Donuts for Breakfast are easy to make and packed LOTS with nutritious ingredients. Who says donuts aren’t healthy? Baked donuts are the perfect solution.

This homemade donut recipe might just become your family’s favourite healthy breakfast recipe. Perfect for grab and go eating. Great for lunchboxes too since they are nut-free.

Baked oatmeal donuts piled on the table with a cup of coffee in a blue mug.

What is your favourite way to start the day? Cereal, toast, or muffin? Perhaps you are one of those people that skip breakfast altogether?

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I am guilty of this myself, however, I never start my day without coffee, and perhaps an apple oatmeal muffin.

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Since I was a kid, breakfast just has not been my favourite meal of the day.  Perhaps it’s the fact that I am not one of those people who jumps out of bed ready to take on a 10k run. I have to wake up a little more on the slow side (along with at least 2 cups of coffee). 

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Cake for breakfast works too. This old-fashioned cinnamon coffee cake is the perfect breakfast cake.

Chocolate oatmeal will for sure grab my attention in the morning. Since this is ready and waiting, I have no excuse for skipping breakfast.

However, you can entice me with sweets for breakfast. Baking donuts is a much healthier alternative to the classic fried variety. If you can bake muffins, you can bake donuts. I don’t know anyone that would not want a breakfast donut.

They are like a cake donut (and we all like cake). Baked oatmeal donuts are super healthy, but I have a few others that are delicious too. In fact, my grandfather wanted donuts for her birthday!!

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Donut batter in the pans ready to go into the oven.

Since school starts next week, busy mornings are back in business. I am all about making things easy. The less stress to deal with the better. Getting things started in the right direction with a focus on nutrition makes for a healthier day.

One thing I enjoy is oatmeal. When I was a kid mom always had that bag of Quaker Oatmeal in the cupboard. I recall it being the regular oats. Since then, I have graduated my taste buds to the more nutritious old fashioned oats. If I am really in the mood for a nice hot bowl of healthy oats, I will turn to steel cut oats. These seem to elevate oats to a whole new level.

Any way you choose, eating oatmeal is a great way to start your day. Healthy baked oatmeal is one of our favourite ways to enjoy it. Have you ever tried Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole? 

Let’s not forget about healthy snacks. No-bake homemade granola bars are great for lunch boxes or eating on the run. 

Baked Oatmeal Donuts in the pan right out of the oven.

BAKED OATMEAL DONUT INGREDIENTS

This easy baked donut recipe is PACKED with so much nutrition. Your kids will LOVE them, and not even realize they are eating a healthy breakfast (or snack).

You will need:

  • *old fashioned oats
  • *hemp hearts
  • *dried cranberries
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • *avocado oil
  • egg
  • vanilla greek yogurt
  • water
  • brown sugar

Isn’t this an AMAZING list of healthy ingredients?

Freshly baked donuts on a cooling rack.

BAKING DONUTS IS SUPER EASY

This donut recipe is so easy.

Grab 2 bowls, one for dry ingredients and one for wet.

Combine the ingredients together, fill your donut pans and bake.

That’s it. Just like making muffins, but in a different shape. If you don’t already have some *donut pans, it’s always a great excuse to get more fun kitchen tools. Somehow I never seem to need an excuse, I usually put it down to necessity LOL!

I find using a *large decorating tip and *pastry bag makes filling the pans a little easier, but I have just used a spoon too.

This recipe freezes well (if you are lucky to have any leftover).

A pile of freshly baked oatmeal donuts piled on the table.

 Make your weekday mornings easy, delicious and fun to eat with these Baked Oatmeal Donuts for Breakfast. Getting started with a nutritious breakfast is easier than you think.

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A pile of Oatmeal Breakfast donuts piled on the table with a blue coffee mug in the background.

Baked Oatmeal Donuts For Breakfast

Looking for a fun, healthy and delicious way to start your day? These Baked Oatmeal Donuts for Breakfast are easy to make and packed with nutritious ingredients. Who say’s donuts aren’t healthy? 
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Course: Breakfast/Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Breakfast Donuts
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 14 Donuts
Calories: 177kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup hemp hearts
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¾ cup old fashioned oats
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup vanilla greek yogurt
  • ½ cup water
  • ¾ cup brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray donut pans with cooking spray.
  • Combine greek yogurt and water in a bowl, and set aside.
  • Get a large bowl and combine ALL the DRY ingredients.
  • Get a smaller bowl and combine ALL the WET ingredients.
    Add the yogurt/water mixture to this bowl.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir to combine.
  • Place your large decorating tip into the piping bag.
    Fill the piping bag with batter.
    Pipe into each donut cavity.
    ***NOTE*** If you are not piping the batter, just use a spoon to fill the cavity. 
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until done. You can check the doneness with a cake tester.
  • Remove from oven, let cool slightly and remove donuts from pan onto cooling rack.
  • ENJOY!!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Notes

These donuts freeze well too!! Be sure to keep them in a sealed container so they don't dry out.
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Comments

  1. Alisha Rodrigues

    September 09, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    These look like a fun oatmeal recipe which is perfect for breakfast. Love the fact that their baked, keeping it healthy and yet full of flavor

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 10, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      Healthy, nutritious and fun way to start your day. Baked donuts are the best!

  2. Trish Bozeman

    September 09, 2019 at 4:44 pm

    Since these are made from oatmeal, can I eat the whole dozen? LOL! What a fantastic recipe, Gloria!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 10, 2019 at 8:15 pm

      Well these are NO guilt for sure, so eat away. ENJOY!

  3. Amy

    September 09, 2019 at 6:37 am

    These look SO good! I love that I can indulge in a donut but still reap the health benefits of these healthy ingredients!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 09, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      YES there is NO guilt in eating these donuts…and healthy way to start the day for sure.

  4. Amanda

    September 08, 2019 at 9:20 pm

    I’m all about dessert for breakfast! I love the oatmeal addition in these doughnuts. It adds such a nice heartiness. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 09, 2019 at 3:52 pm

      I agree, dessert for breakfast is the BEST. These donuts make you feel that way for sure, without the guilt.

  5. Tina

    September 08, 2019 at 10:25 am

    I love all the healthy ingredients in this donut recipe! Oats are so heart healthy, and I like that they are baked. This will definitely jump start my breakfast routine as I’ve gotten tired of the same old same old stuff. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 09, 2019 at 3:53 pm

      This recipe really is a fun way to start your day. The kids love it for sure.

  6. SHANIKA

    September 08, 2019 at 1:32 am

    I love baking donuts instead of frying as well! These Oatmeal donuts are so perfect as a healthy option for breakfast and I love that you’ve used Hemp Hearts.

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 08, 2019 at 9:34 am

      They are a fun and delicious way to start the day. Hope you give them a try.

  7. Rebecca Blackwell

    September 07, 2019 at 1:37 pm

    You had me at “healthy donuts”. 🙂 Seriously, could there be anything better than donuts for breakfast that you won’t regret later??? Even better, I have all the ingredients in my kitchen right now. Totally making these this week. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 08, 2019 at 9:35 am

      ENJOY these are a NO GUILT fun and healthy treat for breakfast.

  8. Jenni LeBaron

    September 07, 2019 at 11:51 am

    I love my oats and I love a good donut, so I am positive that these baked oatmeal donuts would be delicious! What a perfect treat to start the day with and I appreciate that they are baked rather than fried! Great meal to grab and be able to take with you on the way to work!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 08, 2019 at 9:35 am

      These donuts are perfect for grab and go eating for sure.

  9. Veena Azmanov

    September 07, 2019 at 11:36 am

    I would surely never want to skip my breakfast if this is on my Table. Aewsome.

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 08, 2019 at 9:36 am

      Thanks so much. Hope you give them a try.

  10. Leslie

    September 07, 2019 at 11:04 am

    I can definitely feel good about giving these to my kids before school! All my kiddos will love these!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 08, 2019 at 9:36 am

      YES YES you can….and they will love you for it too.

  11. Aleta

    September 06, 2019 at 11:00 pm

    What a great idea! My daughter just started kindergarten and it is very tough to get her to eat breakfast before 9:00. I bet I can entice her with healthy breakfast donuts though.

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 08, 2019 at 9:39 am

      I am sure you can for sure. She will love them, my grandkids do.

  12. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli

    September 06, 2019 at 8:14 am

    They look like something I would be thrilled to have for breakfast! Not only delicious but also packed with lots of good ingredients!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 06, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      There certainly is NO guilt involved in eating these donuts. A fun way to start the day.

  13. Lizzy

    September 06, 2019 at 7:31 am

    Great idea for a healthier version of doughnuts. I love oatmeal and doughnuts, so this is a must-try

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 06, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      It is a winning combination for sure. Hope you give them a try.

  14. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    September 06, 2019 at 4:24 am

    Oh I wish I could eat breakfast every minute! This Baked Oatmeal Donuts looks really delicious. Can’t wait to try this at home.

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 06, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      ENJOY….I need to make more for the grandkids. They love them too.

  15. Toni

    September 06, 2019 at 2:37 am

    My kids devour a whole batch in no time!

    Reply
    • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      September 06, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      So do my grandkids. Love giving them something healthy and fun to eat.

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