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I prefer them baked, to the oily version. I hope you enjoy these Cinnamon Glazed Donut Holes as much as we did.

Cinnamon Glazed Donut Holes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Assembling and resting: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 servings 1x
- Method: Easy
Description
If you love donuts, but prefer a more healthy version (ha-ha) than the one baked in oil, then you should give this one a go.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain 0% Greek yogurt (the only yogurt I had available, but you can use any yogurt, even vanilla yogurt will do)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (regular milk will also do)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup berry sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups Nestle Caramel treat (Dulce de leche will also do)
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
For the donuts
- Preheat your Cake Pop Maker.
- Using a hand mixer beat together yogurt, milk, oil, and sugar. Then add eggs and vanilla. Beat and blend well.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients and slowly add to the wet ingredients (1/4 of the dry ingredients at a time), making sure to have a nice smooth mixture. The batter will be thick.
- Use a piping bag (a Ziploc bag will also work) with a tip cut-off to fill each well with batter.
- Bake for ± 4-5 minutes till golden brown or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the donut comes out clean.
- Place hot donuts on a cooling rack.
For the filling
- Inject caramel into each donut and set aside.
- You may wish to use a cupcake filler or as I did just squeeze it from a plastic salad dressing bottle.
For the glaze
- In a small bowl sift icing sugar and mix with vanilla and milk.
- I only used 3 tablespoons of milk, as you want the consistency to be runny, not thick. If you prefer you can add the additional milk.
- Dip and roll each donut in the glaze, until the whole donut is covered, and place back on the cooling rack until the glaze is dry but sticky.
Bakers Tip:
Place some parchment paper below the cooling wire to catch the dripping glaze, as you will need that.
For the coating
- I did not use the brown sugar, but if you do, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon and dip each donut (while still sticky with glace) into the mixture and roll around until all covered.
- I left the donuts on the cooling rack and only sprinkled them with additional cinnamon (on both sides).
- Once done, transfer to the fridge or freezer in order for the glaze to completely harden and set.
- I just love these little morsels, it’s so delectable, and not overly sweet (and baked thus without all the oil), due to the fact that I did not add the extra sugar with the coating, but if you prefer sweet sweet donuts, go for it.
This recipe yields 60 donut holes
Notes
Inspired by, recipe credit: The Sweet Chick
Dramatically modified, prepared, tried, and tested by: Esme Slabs
Prepared, tried, and tested by Esme (Blogger and Owner) The Recipe Hunter: Tried and Tested Recipes from Home Chefs and SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 19.7 g
- Sodium: 52 mg
- Fat: 5.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2.9 g
- Cholesterol: 13.7 mg

These looks awesome…kids would go ga ga over it
Thanks, our grand kids love them
Looks delicious! I think I need to invest in a cake pop machine! I didn’t even know they existed! 🙂
I only have one as I had to make some cake pops for the grand kids so now grandma have to make use of it, so invent ideas to use it as often as possible
Oh absolute heaven, I am undone!
Thank you for your kind words
Hi Esme thanks so much for commenting on my blog, I would be more than happy for you to share my recipes. Like you I’m passionate about food and making recipes. What a good idea! http://emilyshomecookedkitchen.wordpress.com Thank you
Thank you so much – you blog will be listed and linked shortly. Hope you will follow and try out some of the recipes here.
You will be listed and linked and will get the pingback once released. Thanks, and happy to meet you and follow you
Ooh these look so good could see them being used in a chocolate fountain my kids would love them! And me
What a good idea, enjoy and let me know how they turned out for you.
Hi there: Have you seen https://cookandenjoyrecipes.wordpress.com/2017/02/19/an-open-invitation-to-all-bloggers/ post – Do you wish to leave me a note then I can add your blog on this platform??? Let me know if you would be interested as I will be honed to feature your blog!
Thanks so much Esme that’s fantastic, what a great idea ! 😊 yes please
Please leave me a note on the original post then I will be happy to list and provide a pingback to you once done.
Those looks so good.
Thank you so much. Hope I have some left to share with coworkers tomorrow.
I don’t know how you have the time to make all that and then keep up the blog.
Multitasking is my middle name – Thanks
Well now that I know your middle name can I ask you your first, cooksandenjoysrecipes is kind of long.. is kind of long.
Mwah – Do you truly want all my Christian names or only my call name???
No, just your first. I think it would be easier to address you that way, unless you prefer what you are using now.
I was joking, I go by Esmé or for short Es. Thank you
Oh, that is a cool name. I really like it. Now I don’t have to type as much. Thanks.
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No, I haven’t seen it yet. I was on your page earlier. I will go back over there. Thank you so much.
Great – waiting for your feedback
I need to start a page like that as well, but I am so far behind with catching up on my followers content, I may have to wait on that.
I think it is an excellent idea for readers; those that are interested can pay a visit, and check out new blogs that may be of interest to them. I am sure I will follow some on this list.
Thanks, that’s absolute awesome, and the entire idea behind this platform, you see other bloggers and check them out and then meet and follow others.
It is a great idea. quite a few other bloggers are doing it. I think it is spreading. I liked how you did yours though, it was unique.
Thank you for the compliment, highly appreciated.
Spread the word and direct your followers to my original post, hopefully they will follow and then also participate. 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Will do. We all need to share, share, share.
Sharing is Caring and Share to Inspire! 🌹🌹
Better yet.
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You are deserving of the compliment.
Mwah, blush blush.
Your cheeks have been red a lot lately. LOL.
Yup, true 😉
Archived.
Thanks so much. I have been hunting for this for so long and then spotted this recipe, and adapted it to my liking, and I must admit, they turned out perfect.
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I am flattered. Thank you