Fluffy, lightly spiced gingerbread donuts dusted with cinnamon powdered sugar. Grain-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
GINGERBREAD DONUTS
Wet Ingredients:
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1/3 cup pumpkin puree
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1 chia egg (1 tablespoon chia seeds + 2.5 tablespoons water, let sit for 15 minutes)
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3 tablespoons maple syrup
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2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
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2 tablespoons creamy almond butter
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
Dry Ingredients:
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1 cup almond flour
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1/4 cup arrowroot starch
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon allspice
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pinch of salt
Optional topping:
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly coat a donut pan with coconut oil.
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In a large bowl, whisk wet ingredients together using a hand mixer.
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In a separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients. Slowly stir into the wet ingredients until just combined.
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Fill each donut well about 2/3 of the way full with batter.
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Bake for 17-19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. (Note: Don't over-bake. They will continue to firm up as they cool.)
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Let cool completely before dusting with mixture of cinnamon and powdered sugar.