Baked Sweet Potato Donuts with Dark Chocolate + Coconut

Just the other day I was dreaming about donuts again and then I realized that I’ve had these beauties in my drafts since last October. Yep, over 6 months ago.

Memory issues? Perhaps. Or maybe I just had too many other delicious things to post back then. I’ll really never know, I’m just sorry these didn’t come sooner because THEY ARE SO DAMN GOOD.

Here’s the lowdown. Since I had the recipe and photos waiting in the drafts, I had completely forgotten about how amazing they were and so (of course) had to make them again. There’s no stopping me when it comes to the big wide world of donuts. Or peanut butter, but that’s a different story.

Before we get into the details of these amazing sweet potato donuts, I need to mention that you’ll need a donut pan to make these. If you don’t have one, the real question is: what are you waiting for? They’re inexpensive and most baked donut recipes are done in roughly 15 minutes! Donuts truly make the most wonderful homemade brunch accompaniment with a pot of coffee and a giant pitcher of mimosa.

Don’t judge me.

Not many people serve donuts at brunches these days. Or maybe it’s just the people I know? #sideeye

These are the kind you dunk in a steaming hot cup of coffee or foamy almond milk cappuccino. They’re hearty, yet still have a light and tender interior which makes you forget about the fact that they’re baked instead of fried.

The ingredients used in this recipe are also worth a quick mention…

Whole wheat flour provides a wonderful source of whole grains so you really can’t feel too terrible about enjoying one (or two!). 

They’re also dairy free! I actually just realized that most of my recipes are, so tell all your DF friends to come say hi.

They’re naturally sweetened.

They only take less than 30 minutes to make.

Okay, that’s enough talking. It’s time to go make donuts people. Get to it!

Baked Sweet Potato Donuts with Dark Chocolate + Coconut

Nutrition Information

• Serving size: 1 donut with chocolate glaze and coconut


• Calories: 251


• Fat: 13.3g


• Carbohydrates: 32.4g


• Sugar: 15g


• Fiber: 4.3g


• Protein: 4.5g

Prep time:  15 mins
Cook time:  15 mins
Total time:  30 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour


• 1 teaspoon baking powder


• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon


• 1/8 teaspoon salt


• 1/2 cup cooked mashed sweet potato (from 1 medium to large sweet potato)


• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or coconut nectar


• 1 large egg


• 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled (olive oil also works well)


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


• 2.5 oz 72% dark chocolate


• 1/3 cup coconut flakes

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