When it comes to your health, there’s probably nothing WORSE than a donut.
Made with little more than sugar and white flour – high glycemic, nutrient void, inflammatory ingredients – and then fried in omega-6 rich vegetable oil or trans fat – even a “once in a while” indulgence in donuts can be harmful to your waistline and your long term health.
Paleo Donuts: An Oxymoron?
We’ve made over this coffee shop favorite using high-fiber almond flour and protein-packed pastured eggs for a healthy breakfast recipe that’s reminiscent of your old favorite. And because these Paleo donuts are just lightly sweetened with stevia, they’re low carb and promote blood sugar balance too.
Be sure to look for a good donut pan that doesn’t contain endocrine-disrupting PFOA (or PFTE). We like USA Pans which are PFOA/PFTE free and contain an environmentally-friendly non-stick silicone coating for easy removal and cleanup.
Paleo Donuts (High Protein, Low Carb)
Ingredients
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- 4 large pastured eggs
- 1/4 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 c. ground almond flour
- 12 drops liquid stevia (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk all of the ingredients until well combined.
- Spray a donut pan with cooking spray and fill the pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until they begin to turn golden brown. Alternatively, you can use a donut maker if you have one; follow the instructions for your particular donut maker.
- Cool completely and dust with cinnamon sugar or chocolate icing.
Why You Should Quit Bread — Even the "Healthy" Kind
Did you know that traditional grain-based breads & desserts contain a compound that is the #1 greatest danger in your diet?
Studies show that this compound (and I am not talking about "gluten") is toxic to your heart and blood vessels, weakens your immune defenses, and disrupts your nerves and brain function.
And if that's not enough… this hidden compound also makes it nearly IMPOSSIBLE to burn fat and lose weight!
The great news is that you can still have your breads and desserts… AND be well too!
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About the author
Kelley Herring
Kelley Herring, founder of Healing Gourmet, is a natural nutrition enthusiast with a background in biochemistry. Her passion is educating on how foods promote health and protect against disease and creating simple and delicious recipes for vibrant health and enjoyment.
How much powdered stevia to replace liquid would you recommend?
They’re good, but honestly don’t taste like donuts
Can you use honey for this recipe instead of stevia?
Hi Ron,
Did you use the 4 large eggs the recipe called for? Did you use almond flour (not meal)? Did you use the dip and sweep method for the almond flour (not packed)? All of these could have resulted in a batter that was not pourable. I make these often and use my donut mold.
Kelley