The Best Paleo Donuts with Double Chocolate Protein Frosting
Donut or doughnut? Those round, fluffy, glazed bundles of joy contain a very political question. A world-wide debate, I’m sure. Donut or doughnut?
One spelling suggests you’re stingy (possibly lazy) with your letters, want life to be fun, and tent to keep things “short ‘n simple.”
The other spelling says to others, I am verbose and superior, I like dough and nuts, and follow grammar rules like a mo-fo.
However you spell the circularly shaped sugary treats, these Paleo doughnuts (donuts??) are delicious. And the recipe is all yours…
Adapted from Veglite Vegan Doughnuts and Kelly’s Healthy Krispy Kreme for One
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 packet Stevia (or 1/4 cup more coconut sugar)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder (omit if for 100% Paleo)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch of cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dairy-free milk (I used almond milk)
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar (helps with the batter to raise)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, combine the coconut flour, cocoa powder, sugar, Stevia, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In another larger bowl, mix well the milk alternative, apple cider vinegar. vanilla, eggs and canned pumpkin. Pour in the melted coconut oil and quickly combine (coconut oil will solidify quickly). Do not over mix. Mix until just combined, checking for pockets of flour. If batter is slightly dry, add in a tablespoon more almond milk at a time.
Fill your doughnut pan/tin or even muffin tin, to 3/4 of the way full, leaving a bit of room at the top for raising.
Bake doughnuts for 16 minutes or until slightly browned along the edges and firm to the touch. If using mini doughnuts tins, bake for about 10 minutes.
Let cool in the doughnut tin and prepare your protein frosting.
Once cooled, frost doughnuts, using a spoon, and top with cacao nibs, a dash more of cinnamon, or sprinkles. Have fun with toppings and enjoy!
Double Chocolate Protein Frosting
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder (I used Vega Sport Chocolate)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mixing well.
Use to frost donuts or eat with a spoon. π
How do you spell them?