Healthier Vanilla Donuts

Ingredients

• *For the Donut:
• 1 cup white spelt flour (or other flour of choice) - 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2/3 cup milk of choice
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• *For the glaze:
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 tsp coconut oil
• *Optional Toppings:
• Chopped nuts, shredded coconut, sprinkles, or cacao nibs

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6-hole donut pan with coconut oil.
2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the spelt flour (or other flour), coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and sea salt.
3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the non-dairy milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
4. Combine the mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to over-mix as this can make the donuts dense.
5. Fill the donut pan: Spoon the batter into a freezer or pastry bag. Pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan. Fill each cavity about 3/4 full.
6. Bake the donuts: Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
7. Cool completely: Gently tap the bottom of the donut pan to release the donuts. Transfer to a wire rack and let them cool completely before glazing.
8. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, melt the vegan chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave or using a double boiler. Stir until smooth.
9. Glaze the donuts: Dip each donut halfway into the chocolate glaze, allowing the excess to drip off. Return the glazed donuts to the wire rack and add your desired toppings before the glaze sets.
10. Serve and enjoy: Let the glaze firm up for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your healthier donuts!

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