Baked Whole Wheat Maple Bacon Doughnuts Weight Watchers
Tender baked doughnuts made with whole wheat pastry flour and sweetened naturally with applesauce and maple syrup. Each doughnut gets topped with a simple maple glaze and crispy bacon bits for a perfect sweet-salty combination. These Weight Watchers-friendly treats deliver classic doughnut satisfaction with fewer points, making them ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack when you want something indulgent but lighter than traditional fried doughnuts.
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅝ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 slice center cut bacon, cooked crisp
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven
- 2
Spray doughnut pan with nonstick spray
- 3
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl
- 4
Whisk applesauce, syrup, vanilla, and egg in separate bowl
- 5
Combine wet and dry ingredients until well blended
- 6
Transfer batter to zip-top bag
- 7
Cut small hole in corner of bag and pipe into prepared pan
- 8
Smooth tops of battered doughnuts
- 9
Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean
- 10
Cool in pan before removing
- 11
Mix powdered sugar with remaining syrup
- 12
Add water gradually to reach desired glaze consistency
- 13
Dip doughnut tops in glaze
- 14
Place on plate and sprinkle with bacon
- 15
Allow glaze to set before serving
Tips
Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with corner cut off to evenly distribute batter in doughnut molds for uniform shape.
Cook bacon until very crispy before crumbling - softer bacon will make the topping soggy.
Add water to glaze very gradually, just 1/4 teaspoon at a time, to avoid making it too thin.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days
Can be made 1 day ahead, add glaze and bacon just before serving
Best served at room temperature within a few hours of glazing
Common Mistakes
Add water slowly to glaze to avoid making it too thin and runny
Don't skip cooling time or doughnuts may break when removing from pan
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make these without a doughnut pan?
Yes, you can use a muffin tin but they won't have the classic doughnut shape with holes in the center.
How long do these stay fresh?
Best eaten within 2 days when stored covered at room temperature. The glaze may soften over time.
Can I freeze these doughnuts?
Freeze unglazed doughnuts for up to 3 months, then thaw and add glaze and bacon when ready to serve.