Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 4 eggs room temp
- 2/3 cup organic coconut oil melted and cooled to almost room temp*
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 Tbsp coconut flour
- 2 tbsp tapioca flour
- 1/3 cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Coconut sprinkles or store bought organic sprinkles optional
For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup palm oil shortening or unsalted grassfed butter, or refined coconut oil***
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prepare your donut pan by lightly greasing with coconut oil. (I highly recommend using a silicone donut pan or a proven non-stick pan for easy removal!)
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In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer or whisk to cream together the eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla. In a smaller bowl, combine the coconut flour, tapioca flour, cacao, baking soda and salt.
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Whisk or blend the dry mixture into the wet until fully combined and a thick batter forms. Use a plastic bag with a 1/2-1" cut made in the corner to pipe the batter into the donut molds** - it will make 6-7 full size donuts.
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Bake at 350 15-18 mins or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 mins in the pan, then release each donut carefully to wire racks to fully cool.
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While the donuts cool, make the glaze. Melt shortening over very low heat until almost melted, then whisk in cacao and maple until a shiny glaze forms. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
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Glaze donuts immediately by drizzling or spreading with a spoon/spatula, allow glaze to cool before serving, it will remain soft but solid at room temp. If using sprinkles, add them when the glaze has cooled about halfway.
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Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze in a sealed container for longer. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*To minimize coconut flavor, you can use organic refined coconut oil
**You can also spoon the mixture into the molds, or use a piping bag. I found the plastic bag to be the easiest option!
***Coconut oil is my least favorite option for the frosting, since it tends to separate, however, it's still good as a last option.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Cholesterol: 81mg
Sodium: 157mg
Potassium: 146mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 11g
Vitamin A: 120IU
Calcium: 39mg
Iron: 1.2mg