Chocolate Glazed Donuts (refined sugar free, paleo, gluten free, dairy free)

Can I tell you a secret?

If I had to pick one dessert to never eat again it would be…donuts.

EXCEPT THESE DONUTS.

Donuts have always been my least favorite dessert. Likely because of my history of feeling physically terrible after eating them. Even the yummiest, prettiest, most deliciously gourmet donuts out there. Something about that gluten + sugar + dairy + fried combo creates a perfect storm for me and my gut.

But donuts are so fun and cute. I want in.

So, I make my own. And I feel GREAT after eating one (or three) of these. They are baked and not too sweet, containing natural sugars and grain-free flours. (I am not anti-grain, and do not promote restricting food groups, but I personally feel physically best with these ingredients and I think they are delicious too).

To make these you will need a donut pan.

Check out this easy recipe below:

Ingredients

Donut:

• 2 pasture-raised eggs, room temperature

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, liquid/melted

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other plant-based milk)

• 1 ½ cups almond flour

• 1/4 cup tapioca flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Glaze:

• 1/2 cup melted chocolate (I use paleo chocolate from Hu Kitchen)

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Optional Toppings:

• 1/4 cup crushed organic raspberries

• 1/4 cup shredded coconut

• Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a donut pan / mold (I prefer silicone) with coconut oil.

2. Combine wet ingredients; eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, coconut oil, milk. Mix in dry ingredients; almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, sea salt, cinnamon.

3. Using a large spoon or pastry bag, fill and spread the batter evenly into the donut molds (about 3/4 full).

4. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

5. Allow the donuts to cool before carefully removing from the molds.

6. To make the glaze, place chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and then another 30 seconds. Stir and if not totally melted microwave for another 10-20 seconds. Stir in coconut oil.

7. Dip donuts into the glaze and twist slightly until dripping stops. Add your favorite toppings. Put donuts in the refrigerator to allow the glaze to cool and harden a bit. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Eat + enjoy! ❤︎ Emily

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