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Meal Prep Doughnut Bites: 4-Grab-and-Go Breakfasts

  • Author: Lara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 servings 1x

Description

These baked, freezer-friendly doughnut bites are the perfect make-ahead breakfast. They hold up well in the fridge or freezer, reheat quickly in the microwave, and offer a customizable, portion-controlled treat for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan generously with non-stick spray or melted butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold together with a spatula until the flour just disappears. Do not overmix; the batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
  5. Transfer batter to a piping bag or Ziploc bag with the corner cut off. Fill mini muffin cups about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes (or 12-14 minutes for regular muffin tins) until tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once completely cool, toss each doughnut bite in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon until coated.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, in the fridge for 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough doughnuts. Ensure doughnuts are completely cool before coating to prevent the sugar from melting. For freezing, lay bites in a single layer on a baking sheet for 1 hour before bagging to prevent sticking. If using a regular muffin tin, fill only halfway and bake for 12-14 minutes.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 doughnut bites
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: meal prep, doughnut bites, breakfast, freezer friendly, grab and go, baked doughnuts, quick breakfast, kid-friendly

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