Delicious Paleo Donut Recipe

If you are trying to cut out gluten, dairy, and processed sugars from your diet, and totally miss your morning donut, I am happy to announce this delicious donut recipe to you! The texture and flavor are absolute perfection for any donut lover!  These donuts freeze and thaw well for mass production in your spare time allowing convenient and healthy breakfast options.

Are you new to coconut flour?  It works a bit differently than regular flour in that a smaller quantity is needed when you are attempting to substitute coconut flour for regular flour in your favorite recipes. People are raving about coconut flour, especially with all the Paleo love these days.  Coconut flour is rich in protein, fiber, and fat which makes it very filling.  In addition, coconut flour is a source of lauric acid (a good saturated fat) which is linked to immune system and thyroid support.  

Ingredients:
6 eggs
4 Tablespoons coconut oil, slightly melted
4 Tablespoons almond milk
6 Tablespoons of pure maple syrup or agave
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder (use aluminum-free brand)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 ripe bananas, diced
1/8 cup blueberries
1/8 cup chopped pecans or other nuts
(Instead if fruit/nuts, can do dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate, approximately 1/2 cup)

Instructions:
Beat eggs in a large bowl.  Add all other ingredients (except diced bananas and dark chocolate chips) and mix well. There will be some lumps but that is okay…they will melt as the donuts bake.
Next, gently fold the diced bananas and dark chocolate chips into the batter.
Grease a donut pan generously with coconut oil and pour batter into the donut pan.
Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 10-12 minutes.  Check for doneness by poking with a toothpick…they are fully cooked when the toothpick comes out clean.
Let set in donut pan for a few minutes and then transfer to cooling rack.

Makes 8 donuts
Nutrition breakdown per donut:
Calories: 210
Carbs: 10 grams
Fat: 14 grams
Protein: 12 grams
Sodium: 141 mg
Sugars: 8 grams

Sources for this article include:
www.nourishedkitchen.com        Recipe Inspired By: www.bitesizewellness.com