These baked coconut and lemon donuts are packed with coconut and zesty lemon! There’s three forms of coconut: coconut oil, shredded coconut and coconut extract. Plus, there’s lots of fresh lemon zest and juice. Who needs the coffee shop when you can have these at home?
Hey hey! How’s it going? I have to ask you a question. Do those little Girl Guides (similar group to Girl Scouts in the US) get you every single time?
I swear, I think they are little masterminds.
So, I have, like, 3 boxes of cookies in my pantry now. Three! I never have 3 boxes of cookies at one time in my pantry.
Those little buggers are sneaky. A little girl came to the house the other day selling them. Hubby answered the door and there she stood, only a little peck of a thing all dressed up in her little suit, proudly holding up a box of cookies and asked if he wanted to buy. How could you possibly say no?!
I came home the other day and there’s another box on the counter. “Where did these come from?” I ask hubby. Yeap, they got him again.
Then I was at the grocery store and as I was leaving there was about a dozen (no lie) of these little girls on the way out totally laser-eyeing me. I couldn’t just walk past them, could I? Nope. “What flavours do you have?” I ask. Got me again. These Girl Guides are starting to become a problem to my waist line. I’m thinking in the future, I’ll just hand them over my money and tell them to keep the dang cookies, LOL. But, Girl Guides, I’m onto you. Ha!
Anyway, on top of cookies, why not make donuts? Sounds like a sensible thing to do, right? Yeah, no. But, in for a penny, in for a pound, as they say. Plus, I totally promised you guys that another baked donut recipe was on its way.
It truly amazes me how I lived all my life without a donut pan. For reals. I can’t believe how easy it is to whip up a fresh batch of donuts. Like, under a half hour you’ll have these prepped, baked, rested, glazed and in your belly (and then debating if you should make more, like, right then and there).
Plus, you know every single ingredient in there. Want more lemon zest? Go for it. Want less? You can have that too. There’s no turning back for me now and you’re going to love these as much as I do.
There’s no surprise that I’m using lemon and coconut in my baking again. I may have a little obsession with lemon and coconut and, I swear, it has nothing to do with the giant bag of lemons I typically pick up at my local Costco.
I always have lemons in my fridge. Along with mushrooms. Garlic and onions are always in my pantry as well as dried and canned beans and tomatoes. What are some staples that you have got to have at all times?
These donuts are packed with coconut and lemon in both the cake base and the glaze. And while these are resting after they are baked, your glaze takes seconds to make. Just combine all the ingredients, stir until smooth and done!
Dunk the donuts into the glaze and try not to devour every single one. And if you did, no shame. That are, after all, baked. Do you tell yourself little things like that to feel better? I know I do!
So next time you have a hankering for something sweet, whip up these homemade donuts. Your belly will thank you.
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Baked Coconut and Lemon Donuts
Ingredients
Coconut and Lemon Donuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from about 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- â…“ cup coconut milk
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray, for greasing pan
Coconut Lemon Glaze
- ½ cup icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted
- ¼ teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from about 1 lemon
Instructions
Coconut Lemon Donuts
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, lemon zest and shredded coconut. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the coconut oil and coconut milk. Add egg and whisk until just combined. Add vanilla extract and whisk again. Add flour mixture and whisk or stir until just combined.
- Spray a 6-count donut pan with cooking spray and distribute batter evenly into it. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until a wooden toothpick or cake tester inserted in the donuts comes out clean. Let donuts cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then carefully remove the donuts from the pan and allow to fully cool on a cooling rack before glazing.
Coconut Lemon Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the icing sugar, lemon juice, coconut oil, coconut extract and lemon zest until combined and smooth.
Glaze the Donuts
- Once donuts are completely cool, invert each donut into the coconut lemon glaze. Allow them to set on a cooling rack, if desired, or enjoy immediately!
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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heather (delicious not gorgeous)
i hadn’t thought of doing coconut and lemon together for a while. and then i had coconut lemon saffron ice cream during a recent trip to portland and oh man, i’ve been missing out! this combo is so tasty :3 and oof, i know what you mean about girl scouts/guides. sometimes if i see their table, i’ll start walking the other way just so that i won’t be tempted.
Girl Heart Food
Coconut and saffron? Sounds interesting and would love to try! Those Girl Guides are sneaky, lol 😀 Thanks Heather!
annie@ciaochowbambina
I’m just coming down from our big weekend and boy would I love a couple of these with a cup of coffee, and just sit and ponder our boy’s graduation! These are so pretty and bright tasting, I know! Have a wonderful week, my friend! Pinned! XOXO
Girl Heart Food
Yes, you definitely had a big weekend and I’m sure lots of fun 🙂 Thanks so much for the kind words and Pin, Annie! Have a lovely week too! XOXO
David @ Spiced
I saw these bad boys on Instagram last night, and I couldn’t wait to get over and see the post this morning! I love the lemon + coconut combo, and these donuts sound amazing. I love the trifecta of coconut you’ve got going on in there! Now as far as Girl Scout cookies, I get it. (I totally chuckled at your comment about just taking your money but keeping the cookies.) We used to seek out the Girl Scouts every year to stockpile cookies throughout the next several months. But once I started blogging, we always have sweets in the freezer now…so we cut back our Girl Scout cookie hoarding. (Yes, hoarding!) But we still end up with a couple of boxes every year. I mean, it’s for the kids, right? 🙂 Thanks for the fun recipe, Dawn, and I hope you had a great long weekend!!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks David! I know what you mean about having so many sweets around now with the blog – it’s good and not so good, lol. The weekend was wonderful! Have a great week!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
This is just what I need every day of the week!
Girl Heart Food
Haha! Me too, Karen 😉
Jolina
These donuts were made for me! Two of my all time favourite flavours in one. So good. Love that it’s coconut 3-ways too! And funny you should mention the Girl Guides – we actually kind of *avoid* them. We saw them at the mall last week from afar and we changed our route just so we won’t bump into them we’re sooo badddd HAHA. Maybe it’s out of fear too lol. You’re right they’re so hard to say no. Hope you’re enjoying the long weekend Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
Hahaha! Too funny Jolina! They seem to be everywhere these days! Thanks so much 🙂
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
Lemon and coconut is the BEST combo, and these doughnuts look too good to pass up!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Sue!
Milena | Craft Beering
Awesome combo! I love coconut and have never tried it with lemon, but cannot see how it can taste anything other than great. Also starting to seriously consider a donut pan after ovserving your creations Dawn! If I made these Chris would probably make me a beer of my choice. He is crazy about lemony desserts. I had to have a serious talk a few years ago with his pastry chef who was feeding him too many of them and Chris’ triglyceride levels were in the stratosphere:)
Ashika | Gardening Foodie
OH WOW….. I love baking with lemons, these look so delicious and I really like that these donuts are baked and not fried, I really need to get one of these donut pans soon. Love the recipe, I cannot wait to try it.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, Ashika! Hope you get your donut pan and get a chance to try these 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
Hahahaha. I have a secret maneuver for the girl scouts here. Don’t make eye contact. Like, say you are walking into (or leaving) the grocery store – walk and when you get close start fumbling around in your purse like you are looking for your grocery list or car keys, a pen. WHATEVER. Just don’t make eye contact and look busy. They won’t say a thing because they are polite and don’t want to disturb you. I’m an evil genius. I know. 😉 Anyways, these donuts are AWESOME, Dawn!! I mean, THREE kinds of coconut!?!?!?!? YEEEESSS! Plus lemon?! GIMME DAT! And baked?! HOLD THE PHONE! I’ll take 5 dozen. All for me. <3 Cheers, doll!
Girl Heart Food
Haha! I know what you mean, but it’s so so hard to avoid them! I’ll have to keep in mind for next time, though, cause I’m sure that I’ll see them around again, lol. Thanks so much, Cheyanne! 5 dozen on route 😉
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
I avoid the grocery store every February just so I don’t have to say no to the Girl Scouts. They really are sneaky! I’ve been avoiding buying a donut pan because it seems dangerous but I’m just so tempted by the glorious coconut and lemon combo that I might have to give in. These sound just incredible! Have a great week, Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
Girl, you need to get your hands on one of those donut pans! For reals! Thanks so much 🙂 Cheers to a great week!
Sues
Haha cookies and doughnuts… All you really need in life!! My husband is the biggest sucker… One time I heard the doorbell ring and by the time I got downstairs, there were 8 boxes of cookies on my counter. He claimed he didn’t have change, so he just spent all the money he had. I can’t say I was too upset though 🙂 When those girls start selling doughnuts like these ones, I’ll really be in trouble!!
Girl Heart Food
So true, Sues! So true! Hahaha! 8 boxes? That’s so funny!! I laughed out loud when I read that! Thanks girl! Have a great week 🙂
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
I can never say no to the Girl Guides either (and neither can my husband, so we end up with double the cookies 🙂 Loving these donuts! Lemon and coconut are the perfect combination of flavours!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, Jennifer!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
I don’t think we have girl guides in the U.S. but we sure to have those Girl Scouts, and I’m a sucker for those cookies every time! They never last long in my house, and I should probably steer clear. I bought three boxes a few months ago, and I think I ate more cookies than my husband, yikes! Donuts are also just as dangerous, but so delicious! Especially the homemade kind. These coconut and lemon donuts sound so good! I know my husband would adore these with all of that coconut. And baked means you can eat more than one! Such a great Monday treat. Pinned! Hope your week is off to a good start!
Girl Heart Food
It’s like they are selling those cookies everywhere, lol! Can’t avoid ’em! You can definitely eat more than one of these baked donuts (I know I can, lol). Thanks so much for the kind words and Pin, Gayle! Happy Monday 🙂
Agness of Run Agness Run
I am crazy about donuts, Dawn! Your recipe is so finger-licking!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Agness 🙂
Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is
Haha I am the exact same way with those cookies! Every time I say to myself I won’t buy a box – and somehow I manage to crumble and buy a box! Oh well, can’t say I’m too mad about it. These donuts look SO good – I love that coconut and lemon combo together – not too sweet, not too tart – just right! Perfect with my cup of coffee this morning.
Girl Heart Food
I know – it’s hard to resist, right?? Thanks so much, Michelle! They definitely would be lovely with your morning coffee 🙂 Have a great week!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
The Girl Scouts get me every time too Dawn! I can’t resist ! Wow! These doughnuts! I totally love the lemon coconut flavors. I can’t live without my doughnut pan either. I haven’t used it in a while though. I’ll need to get these on my baking list ASAP! Pinning and can’t wait to try!
Girl Heart Food
They are so sneaky, aren’t they? Thanks so much Mary Ann!! xo