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Gluten-Free Paleo Chocolate Donuts with Almond Butter Glaze Recipe

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These Gluten-Free Paleo Donuts are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional donuts, made with almond flour, hemp protein powder, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Baked to perfection and topped with a rich chocolate almond butter glaze, they offer a guilt-free treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.

  • Total Time: 28-30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 1 cup blanched almond flour (95g), spooned & leveled
  • 1/2 cup hemp protein powder (35g), spooned & leveled
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder (32g), spooned & leveled
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup yogurt (unsweetened coconut yogurt preferred)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Glaze

  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 Tbsp almond butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 6 slots of a donut pan and set aside to ensure the donuts don’t stick during baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, hemp protein powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon (if using), baking soda, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Whisk together until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
  4. Fill Donut Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each slot nearly to the top. For easier filling, pour batter into a plastic bag, cut a small hole at the end, and pipe the batter into each donut mold.
  5. Bake Donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a donut comes out clean.
  6. Cool Donuts: Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack. Allow to cool completely before glazing; you can refrigerate them to speed up this process.
  7. Prepare Glaze: Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together either in the microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each, or over low heat in a small saucepan on the stovetop.
  8. Mix in Almond Butter: Once melted and smooth, stir in the almond butter until fully incorporated into the chocolate mixture.
  9. Glaze Donuts: Dip each cooled donut into the chocolate glaze, ensuring it is coated evenly. Place glazed donuts on a wire rack or parchment paper to set.
  10. Chill Donuts: Refrigerate the glazed donuts until the glaze is firm and set, then serve.

Notes

  • For best results, use a donut pan to achieve the classic donut shape.
  • Using unsweetened coconut yogurt keeps the recipe paleo-friendly and dairy-free.
  • You can substitute dark chocolate chips with dairy-free or paleo-friendly alternatives if preferred.
  • Store glazed donuts in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and glaze consistency.
  • If you prefer a sweeter glaze, add a small amount of maple syrup to the glaze mixture.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Paleo, Gluten Free, American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/gluten-free-paleo-chocolate-donuts-with-almond-butter-glaze-recipe/