Love. Imperfection. Donuts

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Valentines can come with so many expectations. I had intended to have a romantic lunch with my husband, bake fantastic paleo/vegan donuts with my kids, and then use the photos for an amazing marketing email to all our most wonderful customers. So what happened? Hubby and I got caught up in work, and all I had time for was to give him a box of matches as a tiny gift before I ran out the door. The family celebrations got pushed off as we juggled kids' activities. However, the kids did surprise me late at night with some decorated cakes, candles, and a card. Nothing went as planned, but I took a deep breath and my heart was filled with joy.

I'd like to take a moment to recognize that our plans don't always come to fruition. Our lives don't live up to the perfect images displayed on social media. For many Valentine's can be a sad day as they don't get to celebrate with the ones they love. Life and love are imperfect. Having said this I hope you found some spark of joy and love, be it with a friend, your four-legged buddy, or by helping someone else. As imperfect as we are, please know that we are thinking of all of our wonderful customers. and know that we put lots of love into baking for you!

Thanks to our dear friend and kitchen wizard Erica M for sharing this donut recipe with raspberries from Heal Me Delicious. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Thanks to Heal Me Delicious for recipe and photo

GLAZED VEGAN CHOCOLATE DONUTS WITH RASPBERRIES

If you don't have a donut form, try making donut holes! Form 2-3 TBSP of batter into balls and bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 6-8 minutes.


Ingredients

Donuts

  • 1/4 cup carob powder or cacao powder

  • 3/4 cup cassava flour

  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (you can leave out if you don't have, but will be fluffier with)

  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

  • 1/4 cup coconut butter, completely melted

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar

  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried raspberries, crushed (plus more for decorating). (Don't substitute with fresh or frozen raspberries).

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

  • 2 TBSP maple syrup, room temperature or warmed

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp cacao powder or carbo powder

  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a donut pan with a little bit of olive, avocado or coconut oil. Do this even if you have a non-stick pan.

  2. Add carob or cacao powder, cassava flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, and sea salt in a big bowl. Stir to combine.

  3. In a separate bowl combine melted coconut butter, applesauce, vanilla extract, and olive oil.

  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and fold in the liquid ingredients.

  5. Gently fold in the apple cider vinegar. The consistency of the batter should become a lot lighter.

  6. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried raspberries

  7. Scoop 2-3 TBSP of batter into each donut cavity and use your hands to press the batter together.

  8. Bake your donuts as soon as you mix the wet and dry ingredients together. Bake in the middle rack of the oven for 9-11 minutes (maybe a bit longer if using a bigger pan).

  9. Allow the donuts to cool at least 10 minutes in the pan, and then use a knife to loosen the edges of the donuts. Then, flip the donut pan over onto a cooling rack to remove the donuts. Allow them to cool completely before glazing.

  10. As the donuts bake, prepare the glaze. In a large bowl combine melted coconut oil, room temperature or warmed maple syrup, cacao powder, and a pinch of sea salt and whisk to combine.

  11. Once the donuts have cooled completely, dip each donut into the glaze. Immediately sprinkle crushed freeze-dried raspberries onto the glaze!

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The little Valentine's gift. Matches for my amazing husband.

 
 

Kids surprise Valentines set up.

 
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