Healthy and delicious Paleo Gingerbread Mini Donuts

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Healthy and delicious Paleo Gingerbread Mini Donuts
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 18, 2024

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a mini donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and eggs.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
  7. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a glaze made of coconut butter and maple syrup.
  9. 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.