Strawberry Donuts
These Strawberry Donuts are soft, fluffy and made with almond flour, strawberries and topped with a sweet dairy-free strawberry buttercream. This healthy donut recipe is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon treat or even dessert. Grain-free, paleo-friendly, dairy-free, gluten-free with keto sweetener options.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp coconut oil , melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup granulated pure maple sugar can sub with granulated monk fruit sweetener for keto
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup superfine blanched almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
For the optional strawberry buttercream
- 1/2 cup vegan butter or fair trade palm shortening , room temperature - may sub with ghee or regular unsalted butter if not dairy-free
- 5 tbsp pure maple syrup , may sub with sugar-free maple syrup or honey if desired
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries , about 3 tablespoons when ground into a powder
- chopped grain-free cookies , optional for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 6 cavity silicone donut pan for regular-sized donuts (can also use a 12 count mini donut pan or muffin tin) and set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, vanilla and sweetener, until smooth and combined. Add the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Place a large fine mesh sieve over the bowl and sift in the almond flour and coconut flour. Stir until combined. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
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Spoon the donut batter into the donut pan, filling 3/4 full.
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BAKE in preheated oven for 17-21 minutes (depending on your oven) or until donuts are set. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before topping with the buttercream.
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Make the optional buttercream: Add freeze dried strawberries to a blender or food processor and blend until it becomes a powder. Add the butter and maple syrup and blend on high for a few minutes until creamy and smooth.
Frost the cooled donuts and place on a cooling rack to set. Garnish with chopped grain-free cookies (For store-bought, we like Hu's Kitchen or Simple Mills) if desired.
