Lemon Blueberry Donuts – 1 W-W Smart Point!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sweetener (like Stevia or Monk Fruit)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup almond milk (or any low-calorie milk)
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

For the Glaze (optional):

• 1/2 cup powdered sweetener
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Lightly spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray or use a silicone donut mold.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, granulated sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, combine the applesauce, almond milk, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
4. Combine Ingredients:
   • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
   • Gently fold in the blueberries.
5. Fill Donut Pan:
   • Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
6. Bake:
   • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Glaze (Optional):
   • Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • If using the glaze, mix the powdered sweetener with lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled donuts.