Glazed Chocolate Donuts (Grain-free, Nut-free)
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4.7
Glazed Chocolate Donuts (Grain-free, Nut-free)
Description
The recipe uses coconut flour, cocoa powder, eggs, and melted coconut oil sweetened with maple syrup to produce a batter that is piped into a greased donut pan. Baking at 350°F yields donuts that rise and hold shape with a firm, tender crumb. The chocolate glaze is made from melting dark chocolate chips with coconut oil to achieve a smooth coating that hardens as it cools.
The combination of coconut flour and cocoa powder creates a dense but soft baked good with chocolate depth without grain or nut ingredients. The glaze adds a shiny exterior and extra chocolate richness. Using a piping bag helps control batter distribution in the mold.
These donuts can be removed more easily by twisting after cooling slightly. The recipe notes that if made as muffins, baking time will be longer to ensure a firm center and avoid sinking. Cooling completely before glazing prevents melting the chocolate coating.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Donuts:
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 egg
- 1/4 cup coconut oil , melted
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil , melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a standard donut pan generously with coconut oil. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, cocoa powder, sea salt and baking soda. Add in the eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla and whisk again until a uniform batter is created.
- Transfer the batter to a plastic storage bag, and snip off one corner of the bag with scissors, to create a "piping bag." Pipe the batter evenly into the six donut wells.
- Bake the donuts at 350F for 18-20 minutes, until the dough has risen and is firm to the touch.
- Allow the donuts to cool for 15 minutes, then gently remove from the pan to cool completely on a wire rack. (I've found that it's easiest to remove the donuts using a twisting motion. If you grease the pan well enough, they should slide right out!)
- To glaze the donuts, prepare the chocolate glaze by melting together the coconut oil and dark chocolate chips. The mixture will be in liquid-form when warm, but will solidify as it cools.
- I find it easiest to glaze the donuts by dunking them into the melted chocolate mixture while it's still warm. You may wish to dunk the donuts into the glaze more than once, for a thicker coating.
- Serve warm, or allow to cool completely to avoid chocolate running over your fingers.
Notes
- To make muffins instead of donuts, increase baking time and ensure centers are firm to avoid sinking.
- Grease the donut pan generously to help release the donuts easily after baking using a gentle twisting motion.
- Allow donuts to cool completely before applying the chocolate glaze so it sets properly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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