Healthy, bite sized, and loaded with amazing ingredients, these mini Paleo Almond Joy Donuts are going to rock your world, and your taste-buds.
You all know that I LOVE making donuts. We enjoy a donut every Friday as a way to end the week.
Lately I’ve been swapping out some of our regular gluten-free baked goods with Paleo versions. These Paleo Almond Joy Donuts are my latest recipe, and our newest favorite.
My kids went nuts (no pun intended) for these mini Paleo Almond Joy Donuts, and you will too once you see how easy they are to make.
They only use one bowl, a few ingredients, and some chocolate. They are secretly healthy. Everyone that’s tried these donuts can’t tell the difference in taste or texture.
I made a quick video to show you how easy they are to make. If you’re not a fan of the addition of sliced almonds and toasted coconut on top, you can always leave them off – then they’ll be chocolate donuts.
You’re not missing out on anything. They’re still scrumptious. I like to add extra sliced almonds and coconut to my mini Paleo Almond Joy Donuts, and my husband likes to eat them plain.
My kids don’t care either way – they just like donuts!
If you don’t have a mini donut pan, you can always use a regular sized donut pan and increase the time by 4-6 minutes. Just watch them, and check for doneness.
You can also use a mini muffin pan, and bake them for the same amount of time.
These mini Paleo Almond Joy Donuts are perfect for treats, celebrations, and freeze well – in case you were thinking about stashing some away for a rainy day.
If you like these Paleo Almond Joy Donuts, you’ll probably like my Grain-Free Double Chocolate Muffins, and my Paleo Chocolate Espresso Energy Bites.
They use similar ingredients and are equally easy to make.
Enjoy!
Paleo Almond Joy Donuts
Ingredients
- 2 cups fine ground almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or coconut sugar)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Rodelle Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup gluten-free, dairy-free dark chocolate baking morsel's or no sugar added dark chocolate, melted.
- sliced almonds, for topping
- toasted coconut, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease 2 mini donut pans; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk almond flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Add coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Spoon or pipe batter into your mini donut pan, careful not to cover the center.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Dip the tops of each donut into melted chocolate and top with sliced almonds and toasted coconut.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 250 Total Fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 50g Protein: 8g
Alicia says
This is the first time I’ve wanted to make donuts- out of allll of the donut recipes on the internet. So yum! -and Paleo!!! Thank You!
chrystal says
Thank you 🙂
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I love healthy treats, Chrystal! This is such a mouthwatering recipe!
chrystal says
Thank you Angess 🙂 I had so much fun creating this recipe and even more fun taste testing it.
Best,
Chrystal
Sharon @ What The Fork says
This looks like an incredible way to start the day!
chrystal says
Thank you!
Ttr says
Is there any other gluten free flour you could recommend for yummy donuts? We have a tree nut allergy in the family, but the kids love the donuts!
chrystal says
Hi Taryn,
Not for the paleo donuts. I have other donuts on my website that use standard (nut-free) gluten-free flours. Search for Donuts and you should find a whole bunch. I plan on doing a donut round up in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned!
Chrystal
Mahwush says
Hi!
Recipe looks interesting and easy!
Can I make these in a donut maker?
Thanks!
chrystal says
I haven’t tried them in a donut maker. Just be sure to test one donut for time/doneness before you get started cooking the rest.
Best,
Chrystal
Melinda says
Made them!! So dang good. I only have a regular donut pan so it made six and I cooked for 15 min. Roasted my coconut and almonds with a little maple syrup beforehand. Melted 90% chocolate with 1/4 semi sweet chips, dipped and topped with coconut almond mix! These are to die for!
chrystal says
So glad you liked them 🙂 Thank you for letting me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Jana says
Would this work with ghee instead of coconut oil?
chrystal says
I haven’t tried it, but it should work 🙂