Donuts are so fun!!
I like to enjoy amazing desserts when a craving calls for it! Yes, even donuts! That’s because these are amazing from the inside out ~ and made gluten-free and vegan is so much healthier!
Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean you say goodbye to everything you used to love and enjoy ~ donuts are exactly that little something I’m happy to remake – but healthier, of course! And making desserts without wheat, gluten, dairy, eggs and refined sugar really kicks up the nutrition value of a donut! Is that ever possible? Sure!! ;)
Donuts have been a true American favourite dessert since the early 1900’s. They quickly became so popular that they went into mass production and no longer ‘made from scratch’. It was 1921 when the first automated donut machine was invented and when America was quickly hooked on donuts made from premade mixes! And that went on and on for over 90 years! Donuts are still produced with too much refined sugar, artificial ingredients, artificial flavours, preservatives to prolong freshness and so on. If it’s a habit for you to grab a donut on the go all the time and you don’t pause to check what’s in it – chances are it’s loaded with terrible ingredients!
So when I say we like to eat donuts ~ that’s because not all donuts are created equal. These Chocolate Donuts are scrumptious and delicious and with great ingredients.
Classic Chocolate Donuts made Gluten-free and Vegan
Ingredients :
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda mixed with
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon powdered chia seeds mixed with 3 tablespoons warm water
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup organic raw cane sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 cup grape seed oil or melted coconut oil
1/2 cup So Delicious Dairy Free Chocolate Coconut Milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate coating :
Directions :
In a separate bowl, combine all the wet ingredients. In a small cup, mix the baking soda with apple cider vinegar, allow to bubble and pour into the rest of the ingredients.
Mix again gently just before pouring into individual donut wells.
Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 F degrees.
Insert toothpick to check for doneness. Remove promptly from the donut pan and leave to cool on a wire rack.
Melt the chocolate squares or chips and coat the tops for an even bigger chocolate experience.
Enjoy! Now you can enjoy a classic American donut ~ guilt free! You’re welcome!!
Wow, these donuts are going to change your life!
So good, fluffy chocolatey cake with a an extra rich layer of chocolate ~ SO good!!
How many times you’ve glanced at the donut section in your local bake shop only to be filled with guilty ‘oh I shouldn’t have’ thoughts…. well, you don’t have to say no to everything! You could just change up a few things to make them guilt-free and still enjoy this American favourite treat! You’re welcome!! ;)
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What are your favourite desserts and activities from the past?
My faves from the past (and still are) Donuts of course!
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Oh dear these look fabulous. I do miss those chocolate munchkins but these are allergy free! Can’t wait to try.
Thank you Jen ;)
Oh so good!! I have never felt good about eating a donut until I had these ;)
I hope you enjoy them soon too!! xoxo
What timing! I just ordered a donut pan from Amazon yesterday as I couldn’t get the idea of making donuts out of my head! These look perfect :)
Everyone needs a donut pan in their life!!! So happy you’re getting one soon ;)
Although this same recipe makes great cupcakes or cake too ;)
Sending big hugs and let’s pretend we can enjoy some tea and these chocolate donuts soon ;) xo
These look so good! I’ve been wanting to bake donuts for a while, and these might just be perfect! :)
Thank you ;)
These are so great ~ I am sure you will love them! And home baked donuts are SO fun!! <3
xo
are chia seeds for the egg? I wonder if this would work with energy egg replacer?
looks delicious!
I was wondering the same thing. Or even ground flax seeds with the water.
Hi Mary Jo, thanks for your visit to Pure Ella! ;)
Yes, you can replace the chia seeds with ground flax seeds, use the same amount with warm water and set aside to make a ‘flax egg’.
I will add these substitutions to the recipe.
I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! ;) xo ella
Hi Lauren,
Thanks for the great question.
Yes, the chia seeds with water make a ‘chia egg’ – you can do the same with ground flax seeds.
And yes if you have some egg replacer on hand, that would be a great alternative. Follow the directions to make one egg. I believe it’s 1 tablespoon of egg replacer.
Hope that helps and I hope you will enjoy this recipe soon!! ;) xo ella
I thought that making donuts would be difficult, but when you bake them in molds its no different than making a cake! Thanks for the healthier, simpler version!
Wow.. these look amazing. Great photography as always Ella!
Stunning!!!
I love doughnuts! Chocolate doughnuts are really appetizing. Gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate doughnuts? Sounds deliciously healthy. This is perfect for evening snacks. My kids definitely like this and they won’t even notice that it’s actually gluten-free and dairy-free.
Thank you Lindsay,
I’m happy to see you enjoying this recipe ;)
My daughter isn’t allergic to anything but I feel great avoiding these ingredients because you end up with a healthier version ;)
Let me know how you and your kids enjoy these doughnuts ;) xo ella