Sunshine Chocolate Glazed Donuts (Gluten-Free & Easy!) ☀️
Enjoy these delicious gluten-free chocolate glazed donuts, a healthier and easy-to-make treat perfect for any time of day!
Equipment
- Donut Pan
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (such as Bob's Red Mill 1:1 baking flour)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup golden monkfruit sweetener (or your preferred healthy sugar alternative)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted vegan butter (or regular unsalted butter)
- 3/4 cup almond milk (or your favorite plant-based milk)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the Glaze
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sweetener (like powdered monkfruit or regular powdered sugar)
- 1/4 cup thick non-dairy milk (such as full-fat coconut milk or MALK almond milk)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Get your oven ready by preheating it to 350°F (177°C). Lightly spray a donut pan with nonstick spray and set it aside.
- In a big bowl, gently whisk together your gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, sweetener, and salt. Sifting these dry ingredients beforehand helps prevent any lumps for a super smooth batter!
- Now, add the egg, melted vegan butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir gently until everything is just combined and perfectly smooth – remember not to overmix! The batter will be delightfully thick.
- Carefully spoon the donut batter into your prepared donut pan, filling each cavity almost to the top. A piping bag can make this step even easier and neater!
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean. This means they're perfectly baked!
- Let the freshly baked donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, gently transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for another 10-15 minutes. This cooling time is key before you add the glaze.
- While your donuts are chilling, it's time to make the easy glaze: Sift the powdered sweetener into a medium bowl, then stir in the thick non-dairy milk and vanilla extract until you have a smooth, luscious glaze.
- If your glaze seems a little too thin, simply add a tiny bit more powdered sweetener. If it's too thick, a tiny splash more milk will get it to the perfect dippable consistency!
- Once the donuts are fully cooled, dip each one into the glaze, letting any extra drip off. Place them back on the wire rack (over a baking sheet to catch any drips) to allow the glaze to set.
- For a truly decadent, thick glaze, pop the glazed donuts into the freezer for 5 minutes to help the first layer set. Then, repeat the dipping process 1-2 more times. Enjoy your homemade, healthier chocolate donut delight!
Notes
Sifting dry ingredients helps prevent lumps for a super smooth batter. Remember not to overmix the batter. A piping bag can make filling the donut pan easier and neater. For a truly decadent, thick glaze, pop the glazed donuts into the freezer for 5 minutes to help the first layer set. Then, repeat the dipping process 1-2 more times.
Nutrition Information per serving (1 donut):
Calories: 212 kcal
Total Carbs: 36g
Net Carbs: 35g
Fats: 6g
Protein: 3g
Calories: 212 kcal
Total Carbs: 36g
Net Carbs: 35g
Fats: 6g
Protein: 3g
