Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Donuts

This Strawberry Oatmeal Donuts recipe is light, fruity, and wonderfully cozy just the kind of breakfast treat that feels bakery-special but is made with wholesome ingredients. You’ll mix up one bowl of batter with oats, ripe banana, strawberries, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup, and they bake up soft, tender, and just sweet enough.

These baked strawberry oat donuts are perfect for a quick weekday breakfast or brunch with friends. And yes, they freeze and reheat beautifully! If you love berry-forward bakes, be sure to check out my Strawberry Almond Oat Cookies and Strawberry Oat Breakfast Bars.

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Oatmeal Donuts Recipe

• They’re soft, wholesome, and kid-approved.
• Easy to mix up in one bowl no fancy tools required.
• Naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup.
• They feel indulgent but are made from better-for-you ingredients.
• Great for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or even a light dessert.
• Flexible with simple swaps for dietary needs.

Ingredients Needed For Strawberry Oatmeal Donuts

• Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats. Adds structure and that signature oatmeal heartiness. Quick oats work if needed but avoid steel-cut.
• All-Purpose Flour. Lightens the texture so they aren’t too dense.
• Baking Powder. Gives the donuts lift so they rise nicely.
• Salt. Balances all the sweet and fruity flavors.
• Ripe Banana. Naturally sweetens and keeps the donuts moist.
• Strawberries. Fresh or dried, both work beautifully. Chop finely to distribute evenly.
• Egg. Helps hold everything together.
• Maple Syrup or Honey. Just enough to sweeten the whole batch.
• Vanilla Greek Yogurt. Adds protein and moisture—plus, it keeps the crumb tender.
• Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil. Adds richness and helps with baking texture.
• Vanilla Extract. Brings out the flavor of the strawberries and banana.

How I Make Strawberry Oatmeal Donuts

(This is a quick overview of how I make strawberry oatmeal donuts, with tips along the way. You’ll find the full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below.)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a donut pan.
2. Whisk the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, mash the banana. Whisk in the egg, maple syrup, yogurt, oil, and vanilla.
4. Combine. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until combined.
5. Fold in strawberries. Gently stir in the chopped berries, so they stay intact.
6. Fill the pan. Spoon the batter evenly into the donut pan without overfilling.
7. Bake. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool and glaze. Let cool slightly, then drizzle with a simple yogurt glaze if you’d like.

How to Make Strawberry Oatmeal Donuts in the Air Fryer

No oven? No problem. These healthy donuts work beautifully in the air fryer too.

Here’s how I do it:

• Preheat your air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
• Grease silicone donut molds lightly with oil or nonstick spray and place them in the air fryer basket.
• Fill each mold about ¾ full with the batter. Smooth the tops gently.
• Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, checking at the 8-minute mark. They’re done when a toothpick comes out clean and the tops look golden and set.
• Let them cool in the molds for 5 minutes, then remove carefully and cool fully before glazing.

Strawberry Oatmeal Donuts Recipe Variations

• Use blueberries. Swap strawberries for fresh or frozen blueberries.
• Make them muffins. Bake in a muffin tin at 350°F for about 15–18 minutes.
• Add lemon zest. A pop of lemon brightens the whole batch.
• Use whole wheat flour. Sub for half the all-purpose flour for more fiber.
• Add chocolate chips. Mini chips pair beautifully with strawberries.
• Make it dairy-free. Use coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.

Strawberry Oatmeal Donuts Recipe  Substitutions

• Coconut oil instead of avocado oil. Adds a lovely hint of richness.
• Honey instead of maple syrup. Either works for sweetening the batch.
• Flax egg instead of regular egg. For a vegan version, use 1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water.
• Dried strawberries instead of fresh. Great when berries are out of season.
• Non-dairy yogurt instead of Greek. Coconut or almond yogurt both work well.

Storing / Freezing Strawberry Oatmeal Donuts

To store: Let the donuts cool completely, then place in an airtight container lined with parchment paper. Store in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Warm gently in the microwave for 10–15 seconds before eating.

To freeze: Freeze unglazed donuts by wrapping each one individually in parchment or foil and placing them in a freezer-safe bag. They’ll keep well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or warm from frozen in the microwave or oven.

How to Grab Strawberry Oatmeal Donuts for Work and School

Once cooled, these donuts are perfect for packing up! Wrap each donut individually in parchment or tuck a few into a reusable snack pouch. Keep them chilled in the fridge overnight, and they’ll be ready to grab in the morning. If you like them warm, give them 10 seconds in the microwave before heading out—or enjoy them room temp for a soft, satisfying treat at your desk or in the car. Great in lunchboxes, too!

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