Weight Watchers Recipes
lemon donuts
Ingredients:
For the Donuts:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Optional: Yellow food coloring for a brighter glaze
Instructions:
For the Donuts:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the donuts spring back when touched.
- Cool: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Lemon Glaze:
- Prepare Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Add yellow food coloring if desired.
- Dip Donuts: Once the donuts are completely cool, dip the tops of each donut into the lemon glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Optional: Zest Topping: If desired, sprinkle additional lemon zest on top of the glaze for extra flavor and decoration.
- Let Glaze Set: Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes:
- Freshness: These lemon donuts are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container for a day or two.
- Variations: Feel free to experiment with different glazes or add-ins, such as poppy seeds, for extra texture.
- Portion Control: Be mindful of portion sizes to stay within your desired SmartPoints range.