These Paleo Gingerbread Mini Donuts are a healthier version of the classic holiday treat. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup, these mini donuts are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. The warm spices of gingerbread make them perfect for the festive season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a mini donut pan.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and eggs.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
- Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a glaze made of coconut butter and maple syrup.
- Enjoy these Paleo Gingerbread Mini Donuts as a festive and guilt-free treat!
Interesting Facts
Almond flour and coconut flour make these donuts gluten-free and grain-free.
Coconut oil adds a subtle tropical flavor and healthy fats to the donuts.
The warm spices in gingerbread provide a comforting and nostalgic taste.