Who doesn’t love a good donut? Donuts are one of those sweet treats that fall into the comfort food category. And on some mornings, you just wish you had a few donut recipes that won’t totally wreck your healthy weight loss plan.
But, donuts on a diet? It sounds entirely too good to be true.
Actually, the truth is that with the right donut recipes, you can enjoy everyone’s favorite sweet treat while still sticking to your healthy eating regimen. A lot of it comes down to how you prepare them. By baking or air frying your donut recipes (instead of deep frying in oil), you save yourself quite a few calories. On top of that, swapping out some of the unhealthy ingredients—such as the loads of sugar traditionally used in donuts—you can bring that calorie count even lower. And the shocking thing is, they still taste absolutely delicious while clocking in under 200 calories per serving.
Don’t believe us? Well, here are three delicious donut recipes you need to try to believe:
Calories per Donut: 135
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 2 Extras
If chocolate is your favorite indulgence, then you’ll want to try this delicious guilt-free donut recipe. Baked instead of fried, these donuts will only set you back 135 calories each. They’re made with healthy ingredients like whole wheat pastry flour, nonfat Greek yogurt, milk and eggs. The chocolate flavor comes from cocoa powder as well as a delectable chocolate glaze that is drizzled over top. On the Nutrisystem meal plan, one donut (a serving) counts as one SmartCarb and two Extras. Click here for the full recipe! >
Calories per Donut: 132
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 2 Extras
The jelly donut is the quintessential breakfast donut that adults and kids alike love. If a donut with jelly filling is your go-to choice, then you’re definitely going to appreciate our “skinny” version—which is also baked and not fried. We also make it in a muffin tin for easy prep and clean up! While your average jelly donut is loaded with sugar, this version uses healthier ingredients like whole wheat pastry flour, nonfat Greek yogurt, and sugar-free jelly. They’re easy to make and will save you from that morning trip to the drive-through window—not to mention how much they’ll save your waistline, too. One jelly donut has only 132 calories, which is less than half the calories of a traditional jelly donut from a popular national donut chain. It counts as one SmartCarb and two Extras on the Nutrisystem plan. Click here for the full recipe! >
Calories per Donut: 161
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 3 Extras
How indulgent do blueberry cheesecake donuts sound? Well, this version may sound—and taste—decadent, but it’s a lot healthier than the traditional fried variety. Besides being baked, these donuts also have significantly less sugar. Instead, they’re sweetened with more healthful ingredients like nonfat Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, Truvia and blueberries. In fact, this recipe calls for a whole cup of antioxidant-packed blueberries for the six donuts it yields, as well as another half cup for a sweet glaze. A little bit of cream cheese helps to give this donut a cheesecake taste. On the Nutrisystem plan, a single donut counts as one SmartCarb and three Extras. Click here for the full recipe! >
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