Description
Delight in these Gluten Free Gingerbread Donuts, perfect for a paleo-friendly treat. Made with almond and tapioca flours, warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, and a rich chocolate glaze, these donuts are a cozy and healthy dessert option.
Ingredients
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Gingerbread Donuts
- 1 cup blanched almond flour (100g)
- ½ cup tapioca flour (65g)
- 1 tsp paleo baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp water
Chocolate Glaze
- 3 oz dark chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- ½ Tbsp molasses (optional)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a silicone donut pan with avocado oil and place it on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the almond flour, tapioca flour, paleo baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add in the large egg, avocado oil, maple syrup, molasses, vanilla extract, and water to the dry ingredients. Whisk the batter thoroughly until it achieves a smooth consistency.
- Fill Donut Pan: Pour the batter carefully into the greased silicone donut pan, evenly dividing it among the cavities.
- Bake the Donuts: Bake the donuts at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 14 minutes until they are cooked through and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool Donuts: Remove the donuts from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Chocolate Glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the dark chocolate chips with coconut oil, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the molasses, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger if using.
- Glaze the Donuts: Dip each cooled donut into the chocolate glaze, coating them evenly. Optionally, top with sprinkles for decoration.
- Set the Glaze: Place the glazed donuts in the refrigerator for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to fully set before serving.
Notes
- For accurate results, measure ingredients by weight using a kitchen scale when possible.
- Using a silicone donut pan helps in easy removal of the donuts without sticking.
- Customize the glaze by adding a pinch more cinnamon or ginger for extra spice.
- Store leftover donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- These donuts are best enjoyed within 2 days to preserve texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
