Pink strawberry breakfast bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Batter
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1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
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1/4 cup whole milk
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1/4 cup Greek yogurt
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1 large egg, room temperature
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
→ For the Strawberry Glaze
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3 large fresh strawberries (about 1/8 cup when pureed)
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2-3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
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1 tablespoon heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Start by heating your oven to 350°F. While it's warming up, grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan generously so your donut holes pop out easily later.
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In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sugar until they're well combined and airy.
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In another bowl, stir together your melted butter, milk, both extracts, egg, and yogurt until smooth and well incorporated.
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Create a well in the center of your dry ingredients and pour in your wet mixture. Fold everything together gently, being careful not to overmix. When the batter is almost combined, add the chopped strawberries and give it a final stir. The batter should be fairly thick.
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Spoon the batter into your prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 1/2 to 3/4 full. Slide the tin into your preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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While your donut holes cool slightly, puree the strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth. In a small bowl, mix the strawberry puree with the heavy cream and 2 cups of powdered sugar. Add more sugar as needed until you reach your desired consistency—thicker for a more set glaze, thinner for a drippier finish.
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Once the donut holes are cool enough to handle, dip them completely in the glaze, or just dunk the tops if you prefer. Place them on a wire rack to let the excess glaze drip off and set. For an extra-sweet treat, give them a second coat of glaze after the first layer has set.
# Notes:
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These adorable pink bites make a perfect sweet breakfast or afternoon treat with tea or coffee.
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The fresh strawberries in both the batter and glaze give these donut holes their natural pink color and fruity flavor.
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If you're short on time, you can make the batter the night before and refrigerate it until morning.