Baked Carrot Cake Donuts (with a Nourishing Twist!)

What happens when carrot cake meets donuts… and gets a soft, nourishing glow-up? These baked Carrot Cake Donuts are here to make your spring mornings extra dreamy. Moist, warmly spiced, and topped with a creamy glaze that tastes like sunshine, these are not your average springtime treats. ✨

Whether you’re baking for Easter brunch, treating yourself to a cozy weekend snack, or simply looking for a reason to eat carrot cake for breakfast—this recipe checks every box.

And yes, they’re secretly nourishing—made with oat flour, collagen, and sweetened naturally. Think cozy meets feel-good meets hello glow.

🌼 Why You’ll Love These Carrot Cake Donuts:

• 🥕 Everything you love about carrot cake in donut form
• ✨ Soft, spiced, and topped with a dreamy glaze
• 🌱 Made with nourishing ingredients (hi, oat flour + collagen)
• 🐣 Perfect for Easter, spring brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up

Ingredients:

✨ Dry Ingredients:

-1 cup oat flour

-½ cup collagen powder

-½ tsp baking powder

-½ tsp baking soda

-½ tsp ground cinnamon

-¼ tsp ground nutmeg

-¼ tsp salt

✨Wet Ingredients:

-⅓ cup coconut sugar

-2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

-1 egg

-¼ cup Greek yogurt

-¼ cup almond milk

-1 tsp vanilla extract

✨Mix-ins:

-¾ cup finely grated carrots

✨Cream Cheese Glaze (Optional but worth it!):

-2 oz cream cheese

-1 cup powdered sugar

-almond milk (1 tbsp at a time to reach your dream drizzle consistency)

✨Toppings (Optional):

-chopped pecans or walnuts, or shredded coconut

Instructions:

1️⃣ Prep:

Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease donut pans.

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:

In one bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.

3️⃣ Mix Wet:

In a larger bowl, whisk the wet ingredients. Fold in the grated carrots.

4️⃣ Combine:

Add dry to wet and mix until just combined.

5️⃣ Fill:

Spoon or pipe batter into the donut pans, filling each ¾ full.

6️⃣ Bake:

Bake for 10–12 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool.

7️⃣ Glaze + Top:

If using glaze, dip cooled donuts and sprinkle with toppings. Enjoy warm or chilled!

🧊 Storage Tips:

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze (without glaze) for longer. Reheat gently for a fresh-from-the-oven feel.

💡 Final Tips:

• Want extra spice? Add a pinch of ginger or cardamom.
• Not a cream cheese person? Try a light maple glaze or coconut butter drizzle.
• Perfect for gifting—wrap in parchment, add a sprig of rosemary, and give the gift of donut joy.

✨ Enjoy Your Spring Glow-Up!

These donuts are proof that your cozy cravings and wellness rituals can happily coexist. If you make them, tag me @theglowgirlwellness on Instagram—I love seeing your baking magic in action. 📸💖