Baked carrot donuts are a healthier alternative to the traditional fried donut. The recipe is simple, and you can whip up this dish in less than thirty minutes! You can customize these treats by adding raisins for a little extra sweetness or even some nutmeg for that classic fall flavor. If you’re looking for something fun to make with your kids, try out this recipe today!

These mouthwatering donuts are made of fresh carrots, and are baked, not fried–the perfect recipe for a healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts. These make a great snack or even a fun breakfast. They are also fun to make for a brunch.

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What you need to make these carrot donuts

Donuts
1/4 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 large carrots, grated
2 2/3 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Cinnamon Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 tbsp light corn syrup
1 tbsp ground cinnamon

How to make these easy baked (not fried) carrot donuts

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray a 6-cavity donut pan with baking spray.
3. Using a large bowl, beat the butter and oil together until combined.
4. Whisk in the sugar.
5. Whisk in the milk, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
6. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
8. Fold in 1 cup of mini chocolate chips.
9. Using a piping bag or spoon, fill the donut pan about 3/4 full.
10. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
11. Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing and placing onto a wire rack.

Cinnamon Glaze

1. Using a large bowl, whisk all ingredients together until combined.
2. Dip the donuts into the glaze and place onto the wire rack to dry.
3. Sprinkle some mini chocolate chip on top.

Can you make these Carrot Donuts Keto?

Yes, you will need to change the flour to almond flour, use lily’s chocolate chips, and a sugar substitute. I like granular stevia. You’ll need to skip the glaze but these carrot donuts will still take great! The consistency does change when you make these keto because of the almond flour but they are still delicious!

Can you change out the vegetables?

What if you don’t like carrots and want to change out the vegetables? Of course you can, but it will change the texture. I think zucchini would be a good alternative since they are easily shreddable. 

Can you make these Vegan?

This recipes is EASY PEASY to make vegan. Switch out the cow milk to nut or oat milk and use 1/2 cup of apple sauce instead of eggs. Also use a vegan chocolate chip.

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The Best Baked Chocochip Carrot Donuts

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 12 mins

Total Time 22 mins

Course Dessert

Servings 12 donuts

Equipment

• Donut tray
• Oven

Ingredients

  

• 1/4 cup Unsalted sweet cream butter softened
• 1/4 cup Canola oil
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 2 pcs eggs large
• 2 tsp Vanilla
• 2 pcs Carrots large
• 2 2/3 cup Flour
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Baking soda
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips
• 1 cup Powedered sugar
• 1/4 cup Whole milk
• 1 tbsp Light corn syrup
• 1 tbsp Cinnamon

Instructions

 

Donuts

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 6-cavity donut pan with baking spray.
• Using a large bowl, beat the butter and oil together until combined.
• Whisk in the sugar.
• Whisk in the milk, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
• Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and nutmeg together in a separate bowl.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
• Fold in 1 cup of mini chocolate chips.
• Using a piping bag or spoon, fill the donut pan about 3/4 full.
• Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
• Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing and placing onto a wire rack.

Cinnamon Glaze

• Using a large bowl, whisk all ingredients together until combined.
• Dip the donuts into the glaze and place onto the wire rack to dry.
• Sprinkle some mini chocolate chip on top.

Keyword baked, chocolate chip, donut, doughnut, healthy dessert

Summer is an awesome time to have play dates! Impress other moms when you serve this healthy dessert as a delicious snack for the little ones. Or turn this into a fun family activity. This is surely something both you and your kids will enjoy.

These are the best chocolate chip carrot donuts you’ll ever try. They’re a healthier alternative to your traditional baked goods and they taste amazing! You can make them in batches of 2-4, or just one for yourself if you want something sweet after dinner. We hope that these recipes inspire more baking creativity and deliciousness at home with your loved ones. Happy baking! Try this recipe and show me your creations in the comments!