Description
Indulge in these guilt-free chocolate donuts glazed with sweet raspberry, made healthier with nutrient-rich alternatives.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for added fiber)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup SunButter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or agave nectar)
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs/applesauce for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (or coconut sugar for healthier alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your donut pan with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix SunButter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, mash raspberries and mix in powdered sugar until smooth, adding water if too thick.
- Dip the cooled donuts into the raspberry glaze, allowing excess to drip off, then place back on the rack.
- Serve and enjoy fresh!
Notes
These donuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze individual donuts for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: donuts, chocolate, raspberry, healthy dessert, vegan dessert, guilt-free sweets
