Looking for a healthier homemade treat that your little ones will love? These Healthy Donut Cookies for Kids | No Maida, No Refined Sugar, are a fun twist on traditional cookies. They are soft, mildly sweet, and shaped like cute little donuts, making them especially appealing to kids.
Made with wholesome ingredients, these adorable donut-shaped cookies are perfect for everyday snack time, lunchboxes, or as a simple homemade treat that both kids and parents will love. They are easy to prepare and can be fully customized with your child’s favourite flavours, colours and toppings like chocolate drizzle, sprinkles, or crushed nuts.
For special occasions like Rakshabandhan, they become even more special. Bake a fresh batch with your kids as a heartfelt gift for their siblings, pack them in a cute box with a rakhi, let kids decorate them with “Happy Rakhi” icing, or set up a fun cookie-decorating station during your family get-together. With their festive look and delicious taste, these donut cookies turn a simple celebration into a sweet, memorable tradition!
Health Benefits of Oats & Wheat for Kids
- Both oats & wheat contain dietary fibre that supports healthy digestion and helps prevent constipation.
- The carbohydrates in oats provide energy that can support children’s daily activities and play. Wheat has complex carbs give long-lasting energy for school, play and daily activities.
- The combination of fibre and complex carbohydrates can help children feel satisfied after meals.
- Oats provide some protein, which contributes to children’s overall growth and development.
- Oats contain nutrients such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and B vitamins. Wheat provides plant protein, iron, B vitamins and magnesium for growth and development.
- Oat flour & Wheat flour can be incorporated into homemade snacks and recipes without changing the taste too much.
Healthy Donut Cookies for Kids | No Maida, No Refined Sugar
Ingredients
- ½ cup oat flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup desi jaggery, or sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- A pinch of salt
- Butter, as required
- For the Topping – Optional
- Dark chocolate, as required
- A splash of coconut oil
- Coconut flakes or colourful sprinkles
Method
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, add butter and desi khand (any natural essence can be added at this point to add flavor). Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Add the oat flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently to combine.
- Gradually add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, and knead until you get a soft, manageable dough. You may not need all the milk.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 1–2 hours.
- Once chilled, take small portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Flatten each ball into a small circle.
- Using a chopstick or your finger, make a small hole in the centre to give the cookies a donut shape.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Arrange the cookies on a lined baking tray and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges turn slightly golden brown. Baking time may vary depending on the thickness of the cookies.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.
- For the Chocolate Topping
- Melt some dark chocolate in the microwave in short intervals of about 20–30 seconds, stirring between each interval.
- Add a small splash of coconut oil and mix until smooth.
- Dip or spread the melted chocolate over the cooled donut cookies.
- Sprinkle with coconut flakes or colourful sprinkles to make them look like mini donuts.
- Refrigerate the cookies until the chocolate sets.
- Serve and enjoy these adorable homemade donut cookies with your little ones!
Tip: The chocolate topping and sprinkles are completely optional. These cookies can also be enjoyed plain.
These Healthy Donut Cookies are a delicious way to make snack time more wholesome and fun for kids. Made with oat flour and whole wheat flour, they offer the goodness of whole grains while avoiding maida and refined sugar when you choose jaggery or desi khand. Their cute donut shape and optional chocolate topping make them especially appealing to little ones.
Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these homemade cookies are perfect for lunchboxes, snack time, or an occasional treat. You can also get creative with the toppings and let your kids enjoy decorating their own mini donut cookies!
Healthy Donut Cookies for Kids | No Maida, No Refined Sugar
Ingredients
- ½ cup oat flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup desi jaggery, or sugar
- ½ teaspoon teaspoon baking powder
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- salt A pinch
- Butter as required
For the Topping – Optional
- Dark chocolate as required
- coconut oil A splash
- Coconut flakes or colourful sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, add butter and desi khand (any natural essence can be added at this point to add flavor). Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Add the oat flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently to combine.
- Gradually add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, and knead until you get a soft, manageable dough. You may not need all the milk.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 1–2 hours.
- Once chilled, take small portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Flatten each ball into a small circle.
- Using a chopstick or your finger, make a small hole in the centre to give the cookies a donut shape.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Arrange the cookies on a lined baking tray and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges turn slightly golden brown. Baking time may vary depending on the thickness of the cookies.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.
For the Chocolate Topping
- Melt some dark chocolate in the microwave in short intervals of about 20–30 seconds, stirring between each interval.
- Add a small splash of coconut oil and mix until smooth.
- Dip or spread the melted chocolate over the cooled donut cookies.
- Sprinkle with coconut flakes or colourful sprinkles to make them look like mini donuts.
- Refrigerate the cookies until the chocolate sets.
- Serve and enjoy these adorable homemade donut cookies with your little ones!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This recipe uses a combination of oat flour and whole wheat flour, so there is no need for maida.
2. Can I skip the chocolate topping?
Yes, regular sugar can be used if preferred. However, if you want to keep the recipe free from refined sugar, choose jaggery or desi khand instead.
3. Why does the dough need to be refrigerated?
Refrigerating the dough helps firm it up, making it easier to shape the cookies and helping them retain their donut shape while baking.
4. Can I use homemade oat flour?
Yes. You can make oat flour by grinding plain rolled oats into a fine powder. Sieve it if needed for a smoother texture.
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