Name: Baked Chocolate Donuts
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 0.25 cup aquafaba ((the liquid in a can of chickpeas)); 0.5 cup unsweetened plain almond milk ((warmed)); 0.25 cup melted coconut oil; 0.33 cup organic cane sugar (or coconut sugar); 0.25 cup maple syrup (or agave nectar); 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.33 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 tsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp baking soda; 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.75 cup almond flour; 1 cup gluten-free flour; 3 tbsp coconut oil ((melted)); 1 tbsp maple syrup; 5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 pinch sea salt; 0.25 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

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1

Preheat oven to 190 C and lightly grease pans (2 donut).
2

In a [small mixing bowl], vigorously blend aquafaba (0.25 cup) until soft peaks form for [1-2 minutes].
3

Warm unsweetened plain almond milk (0.5 cup). Set aside.
4

In a [large mixing bowl], combine melted coconut oil (0.25 cup), organic cane sugar or coconut sugar (0.33 cup), maple syrup or agave nectar (0.25 cup), pure vanilla extract (1 tsp), and sea salt (0.25 tsp). Whisk for minutes (0.75). Stir in unsweetened applesauce (0.33 cup) and warmed unsweetened plain almond milk (0.5 cup).
5

Add baking powder (2 tsp), baking soda (0.5 tsp), unsweetened cocoa powder (0.75 cup), almond flour (0.75 cup), and gluten-free flour (1 cup). Whisk to combine.
6

Gently fold in aquafaba (0.25 cup). The batter should be semi-thick and scoopable.
7

Divide batter evenly into [donut pans], making 11-12 donuts.
8

Bake for [18-20 minutes] until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9

For the glaze: combine coconut oil (3 tbsp), maple syrup (1 tbsp), unsweetened cocoa powder (5 tbsp), sea salt (1 pinch), and vanilla extract (0.25 tsp) in a [small mixing bowl]. Whisk until slightly thick.
10

Adjust glaze sweetness as needed. Prepare toppings like [coconut flakes], [cacao nibs], or [sprinkles].
11

Cool donuts for [1-2 minutes] in tins, then invert onto a [cooling rack]. Cool for minutes (5).
12

Dip cooled donuts in glaze and top with desired toppings.
13

Serve fresh or store unglazed for up to 3 days at room temperature or 1 month frozen.