Another extended holiday weekend is here and as Easter is just around the corner, we decided to make it dreamy and fluffy with some Carrot Cake Donuts. If you are doing Easter baking this weekend, you just ‘donut’ want to miss this recipe of Carrot Cake Donuts with coconut frosting which we stumbled upon and they make not only scrumptious but also gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free and basically all things healthy treats.
Carrots are beneficial for eyes as they keep them healthy, protect them against the sun, lower chances of cataracts and other eye problems. Apart from being highly nutritious with beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium and antioxidants, carrots are weight-loss-friendly and also linked to lower cholesterol levels.
On that healthy note, check out the recipe of Carrot Cake Donuts here:
Ingredients for donuts:
2 overripe bananas
1/3 cup melted coconut oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 eggs
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2 tbsp nut butter
1 1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
Pinch of ginger
1/2 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup golden raisins
Ingredients for frosting:
Full fat canned coconut milk
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Method for donuts:
Preheat oven time 350° and spray donut pans (this mix made 12 donuts). Using a hand mixer or blender, blend 2 overripe bananas, 1/3 cup melted coconut oil, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 eggs, 1 tsp Vanilla extract.
Add and blend dry ingredients: 2 tbsp nut butter, 1 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp nutmeg, pinch of ginger, 1/2 cup grated carrots. Fold in 1/4 cup golden raisins.
Bake 25-30 min or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
Method for frosting:
Chill full fat canned coconut milk overnight, scoop out the thick part (leave the water), add 2 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whip with your hand mixer or blender. You can frost the donut holes, then grate some more carrot on top. Enjoy!
What’s baking for Easter this Sunday?
