So, I had a plan for today and then it was totally thrown off when I heard it was National Donut Day. National Donut Day, I thought? I wished I had a recipe that my family could safely enjoy and even better would be one with a lower glycemic index to reduce the sugar rush and crash. That was it, I was officially obsessed with the idea and so I could focus on nothing else all day, literally 🙂 .
I remembered how I made pancakes with Barney Butter’s almond flour and how they tasted delicious but my daughter didn’t have the same sugar crash that she normally does with gluten free pancakes, in fact they were energizing. So, I thought I’d start there. I played around most of the day until I came up with donuts that are seriously delicious, plus they’re grain free and vegan so even more people can enjoy them!
They are fairly simple to make and the kids can definitely get involved in this one. In fact, because the recipe is vegan there’s no need to worry about them tasting the raw dough…because if they’re involved you know they’ll want to! Here’s the recipe. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Grain Free Vegan Donuts with Chocolate Coconut Glaze
Grain Free Vegan Donuts with Chocolate Coconut Glaze
Ingredients
Donuts:
- 1 cup Barney Butter blanched almond flour
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp coarse salt
- 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 4 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 1/2 tbsp organic cane sugar or coconut palm sugar
Glaze:
- 1 cup gluten free dairy free semi sweet chocolate chunks (or mini chips)
- 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil melted
Instructions
Donuts:
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
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Mix the wet ingredients in a mixing bowl.
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Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and add to the wet ingredients bowl.
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Mix in a stand mixer or with a handheld mixer on low-medium speed until it's smooth, about 3 minutes.
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Lightly grease your donut pan with coconut oil so the donuts won't stick.
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Add the mixture evenly into a donut pan, filling about 3/4. The mixture is not so smooth that it pours, so you may need to help it along by spreading it evenly with your hands.
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Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until golden brown.
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Turn your pan over a cooling rack and flip them over.
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Let them cool completely, at least one hour before adding the glaze.
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For those that don't want the glaze, they taste great on their own.
Glaze:
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Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or pot.
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Add the coconut oil and mix until smooth, and easy to stir.
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Transfer the chocolate to a wide rimmed bowl (easy for dipping) and let it cool for 5 minutes.
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Get a cookie sheet and cover it with parchment paper.
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Dip each donut in the chocolate mixture, twisting to the right when you come up and place on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
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Repeat for all of the donuts and add toppings if you like. Shredded coconut works well and so do sprinkles and chopped nuts.
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Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help the glaze set.
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Enjoy!
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These look amazing ! Can’t wait to try them. I am a donut FREAK!
Thank you! I think you’ll really enjoy this recipe – the taste and the fact that they’re healthier…which to me means we can all eat more!
Holy delicious! Now you’ve got me craving donuts! xo
I hope you make some! Have to satisfy those cravings when we get them 🙂
I just made homemade baked donuts for the first time last week and loved them! I definitely want to try this recipe… I like eating gluten free whenever possible. YUM!
Awesome! It’s so fun making donuts at home!
Those look so good! And it is clear that I need a donut pan!
Yes! The donut pan as a great purchase for us! Fun to make as a family too.
These look so delicious! I can’t wait to try them!
Thanks, Cassidy!
Wow these turned out great! Love that they are vegan – I can make some for my mama 🙂
Thanks! So glad you can make them for your mom! It’s nice to take care of them sometimes for a change 🙂
Ohhh these sound delicious!!! Vegan too! ????????
Thanks, Victoria!!
I cannot wait to give these a try! Always looking for healthy ways to satisfy my sweet tooth!
I think you’ll really like them, since they’re healthier and satisfy the sweet tooth without the sugar crashes!
Thanking you for those of us who are vegan and have allergies! 🙂
You’re so welcome, Andrea! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Yummy! I didn’t think there was such thing as a donut that didn’t cause a mid morning crash!
Neither did I until we made these 🙂 Almond flour is amazing!
I know, so exciting! Now you can eat your donuts and keep your energy up!