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The Most Amazing Chocolate Donuts

The Most Amazing Chocolate Donuts

Delight in The Most Amazing Chocolate Donuts, a paleo-friendly treat made with wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free indulgence.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 8 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Paleo
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • ¼ cup full fat coconut milk
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 pasture-raised organic eggs
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ¼ cups chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • silicone donut pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • microwave

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Spray the silicone donut pan with avocado or coconut oil spray and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  4. Melt the coconut oil.
  5. Add the melted coconut oil to another bowl, along with the rest of the wet ingredients. Whisk to make sure everything is combined evenly.
  6. Pour wet batter into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and stir until combined.
  7. Gently scoop batter into each donut cavity, almost up to the fill line. Use your fingers to gently even out the donuts.
  8. Bake for 16-17 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and let sit for two-three minutes, then flip the donut pan upside down so that the donuts easily pop out.
  10. Let the donuts cool completely before frosting them.
  11. Melt chocolate chips, butter, and maple syrup in a microwave (or using double boiler method).
  12. Once melted, let cool for 10 minutes before stirring in the vanilla extract.
  13. Dip each donut in the chocolate and set aside on a cooling rack.
  14. Add chocolate or rainbow sprinkles (optional).
  15. Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These donuts are highly customizable; feel free to add spices or swap flours to suit your taste.

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