Serves 6
25 Minutes
Donuts:
1 Tbsp butter (to grease pan)
1 1/2 cups almond flour
3 organic eggs (*see below for the egg-free substitute)
3 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 Tbsp honey
Topping:
4 Tbsp butter (melted)
3 Tbsp Swerve sweetener or coconut sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon (to taste)
Donuts:
In a bowl, mix all ingredients together until smooth. Grease donut pan and fill until approximately 3/4 full. Bake at 300°F for approximately 10-15 minutes or until slightly light brown on top—keep a close eye on them. Do not let them overcook or they will be dry. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before taking them out of the donut pan.
Topping:
Melt the butter and set aside. Mix the sugar substitute and cinnamon in a bowl. Dip the top of the donut into the butter, just enough to coat the top. Then dip the top of the donut into the sugar mixture. I recommend eating these donuts while they are still slightly warm for the best taste! If you choose to leave some for the next day or two, I would wait to top/coat the donuts until you are ready to eat them. I prefer the cinnamon and “sugar” topping but some love a good frosting on top! Try the frosting recipe on the next page!
Low Carb Plan Tip:
Remove the sweetener (honey/maple syrup) and try coconut sugar, xylitol, or stevia, to taste.
Flax Eggs:
3 Tbsp flax seeds (ground up)
9 Tbsp water
Optional Frosting Topping:
6 Tbsp coconut butter (melted)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp Swerve sweetener
4-6 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or other non-dairy milk of choice) until thin and frosting-like
Flax Egg | Egg-Free Substitution:
Grind 3 Tbsp of flax seeds in a coffee grinder (can buy pre-ground also). Mix 3 Tbsp ground flax seeds with 9 Tbsp water. Stir and let sit in the fridge for approximately 30 minutes. Use these flax eggs instead of eggs!
Optional Frosting Topping:
Slowly melt the coconut butter on low heat. Remove from the heat and add vanilla and sweetener. Add the milk one tablespoon at a time, stirring in between until a smooth, frosting-like consistency.
Anti-Inflammatory Plan Tip:
Instead of eggs, follow the flax egg option. Replace the butter with coconut or avocado oil.
Vegetarian Plan Tip:
Approved for vegetarians that eat eggs and/or dairy.