16 Donut Recipes So Good You’ll Want Them for Breakfast and Dessert

If you love donuts in all their forms, this roundup is for you. From classic sugar coated favorites and bakery style filled donuts to baked treats, donut inspired desserts, and creative twists you may not have tried before, these recipes cover it all. Whether you are craving something chocolatey, fruity, cozy, or downright indulgent, these donut recipes are easy to make and perfect for weekends, brunch, or anytime a sweet craving hits.

Bomboloni – Italian Doughnuts

Three sugar-coated, custard-filled donuts are stacked on a plate, with more donuts and halved lemons visible nearby. — Bomboloni – Italian Doughnuts. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

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These soft and fluffy Italian donuts are rolled in sugar and filled with silky pastry cream. They taste like something straight from a European bakery and are perfect with coffee or as a sweet snack.
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Vegan Chocolate Doughnuts – Easy & Quick!

Chocolate-glazed donuts with white sprinkles are arranged on a sheet of parchment paper. — Vegan Chocolate Doughnuts – Easy & Quick!. Photo Credit: Two City Vegans.

These quick and easy vegan chocolate donuts are rich, soft, and full of chocolate flavor. They come together fast and are perfect when you want a simple homemade treat.
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Cereal Topped Donuts

A hand holding a round baked donut coated with crispy cereal flakes, with a blurred plate of similar donuts in the background. — Cereal Topped Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Cinnamon spiced donuts get a fun upgrade with a crunchy cereal topping. Every bite delivers warm spice and crispy texture that makes these donuts extra memorable.
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Chocolate Glazed Donut Bites

A plate of small cupcakes topped with chocolate icing and colorful round sprinkles, arranged in a neat pile. — Chocolate Glazed Donut Bites. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These baked donut bites are coated in glossy chocolate glaze and do not require a donut pan. They are lighter than traditional donuts but still totally satisfying.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Donut Holes

A pile of round, baked brown cookies drizzled with glaze, arranged on crumpled parchment paper with a few cookies partially broken open. — Chocolate Pumpkin Donut Holes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Classic fried donut holes meet rich chocolate and cozy pumpkin flavor. Finished with an amaretto glaze, these little bites are perfect for sharing.
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Donut Bread Pudding

A glass baking dish with cinnamon French toast casserole sits next to a plate with a serving and a small glass pitcher of milk on a white cloth. — Donut Bread Pudding. Photo credit: Downsizing Dinner.

Leftover donuts turn into an incredibly rich and comforting bread pudding. It is warm, sweet, and perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Donut Strawberry Shortcake

Two stacked donuts topped with whipped cream, sliced strawberries, and chocolate drizzle on a white plate. — Donut Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Glazed donuts are layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a quick no bake dessert. It comes together in minutes and always impresses.
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Easy Baked Red Velvet Donuts

A chocolate donut with white icing and red and green sprinkles rests on a black cooling rack. — Easy Baked Red Velvet Donuts. Photo credit: Rose Bakes.

These baked red velvet donuts are soft, colorful, and lightly chocolatey. Finished with a simple glaze, they are perfect for holidays or special mornings.
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Jelly Donut Cupcakes

Vanilla cupcakes topped with swirls of white frosting and a dollop of dark red jam, arranged on a white tray. — Jelly Donut Cupcakes. Photo credit: Pumpkin N Spice.

All the flavors of a classic jelly donut come together in cupcake form. Fluffy cake, sweet strawberry jam, and vanilla frosting make these an easy favorite.
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Mochi Donuts with Brown Butter & Sea Salt

A close-up of glazed mochi donuts with a ring shape, arranged on a white perforated tray. — Mochi Donuts with Brown Butter & Sea Salt. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These mochi donuts have a chewy texture with rich brown butter flavor and a touch of sea salt. They are a fun and unique twist on traditional donuts.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Donuts

Three chocolate-glazed donuts stacked on a wooden surface, with a blue and white polka dot cloth in the background. — Peanut Butter Chocolate Donuts. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Rich peanut butter donuts paired with chocolate make a seriously indulgent treat. They are easy to make and perfect for peanut butter lovers.
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Peanut Butter Donuts

A round pastry topped with chocolate glaze, chocolate sprinkles, and pieces of peanut butter cup, served on a white plate with a gold spoon. — Peanut Butter Donuts. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

These flaky donuts are stuffed with peanut butter candy and finished with chocolate sauce. They feel bakery worthy but are simple enough for breakfast at home.
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Puff Pastry Apple Donuts

A plate with six golden brown pastries arranged in a circle, surrounded by apples, a bowl of sauce, and wooden utensils on a white lace tablecloth. — Puff Pastry Apple Donuts. Photo credit: .

Apple slices wrapped in puff pastry are baked until golden and coated in cinnamon sugar. These donuts are crisp, tender, and full of fall flavor without the work.
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Pumpkin Donuts

A white bowl filled with cinnamon sugar-coated bite-sized doughnut pieces sits on a wooden surface against a plain background. — Pumpkin Donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Soft pumpkin donuts are packed with warm spices and cozy flavor. They are perfect for fall but delicious enough to enjoy year round.
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Red Velvet Donuts

These baked red velvet donuts are soft, chocolatey, and easy to make. Since they are baked, they feel a little lighter but still taste amazing.
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Sourdough Donuts Recipe

Three glazed donuts on a white plate, with one having a bite taken out of it. — Sourdough Donuts Recipe. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

These sourdough donuts are soft with a slight chew and subtle tang. They are a great way to use sourdough starter and make truly special homemade donuts.
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