Made with grain-free flours, rich chocolatey ingredients and festive peppermint, these better-for-you baked donuts are the perfect way to indulge this holiday season.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Peppermint Cake Donuts
Servings 6
Calories 453 kcal
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup dairy or non-dairy milk of choice
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup light tasting olive oil
- 1 tsp. peppermint extract
- 3 eggs
Chocolate glaze
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dairy or non-dairy milk of choice
- Crushed peppermint candy or candy canes optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly coat donut pan with oil.
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In large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca flour, sugar, cocoa, baking, soda, baking powder and salt.
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In separate large mixing bowl, combine peppermint extract, olive oil and eggs. Whisk until smooth and ribbon-like.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Use large mixing spoon to stir until just combined.
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Divide batter evenly among donut pan wells. Bake for 13-15 minutes. Donuts are finished when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let donuts cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. Use toothpick to help release donuts from pan. Transfer to wire rack to continue cooling.
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Once donuts cool, prepare glaze. In small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk chocolate and milk until chocolate melts.
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Dip donut tops into glaze and sprinkle on crushed peppermint if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Chocolate Peppermint Cake Donuts
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 453
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 86mg29%
Sodium 217mg9%
Potassium 133mg4%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 234IU5%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 142mg14%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.