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. 📸💖