Almond Joy Baked Donuts (Gluten-Free/Paleo)

Ingredients

• FOR THE DONUTS:
• ¼ cups Coconut Oil
• ⅓ cups Honey
• ⅓ cups Unsweetened Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder
• 3  Large Eggs
• ¾ cups Blanched Almonds, Processed Into A Fine Crumb Consistency
• ⅛ teaspoons Salt
• ¼ teaspoons Baking Soda
• ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• FOR THE GLAZE:
• 1-½ ounces, weight Dark Chocolate (I Used 4 Squares Of Lindt 70%)
• 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
• 3 Tablespoons Honey
• Chopped Toasted Almonds, For Topping
• Unsweetened Coconut Flakes Or Shredded Coconut, For Topping

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Melt together the coconut oil and honey in a large microwave safe bowl, whisking every 10 seconds until smooth and combined. Whisk in cocoa powder until combined. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, whisking to combine with each addition. Add the processed almonds, salt, baking soda, and vanilla and whisk until it forms a smooth batter-like mixture.

Pour into a lightly greased donut pan and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean (they will look underdone). Let cool completely before glazing.

For the glaze, melt together 3 squares of chocolate, coconut oil, and honey until it forms a smooth mixture (being careful not to scorch). Stir in the last chocolate square until smooth. Dip the donuts in the glaze one at a time, being very careful not to break the donuts. Top with toasted almond pieces and coconut.

Enjoy!