My dad and I were having a discussion last night about what food we would eat if we could be magically cured of gluten sensitivity. It didn’t take long at all for us both to decide that the food we would eat would be fresh apple cider doughnuts from the apple orchard.
This is not only because apple cider doughnuts taste amazing, but because we have awesome memories associated with them. I remember the first time I ever had an apple cider doughnut was with our homeschool group that I was part of for eleven years. We actually toured an apple orchard and watched how they made with apple cider doughnuts, and then we got to eat them!
My other apple cider doughnut memory is camping in the fall with dear friends; they would always bring apple cider doughnuts and we would chow down on them after a hearty meal of venison tenderloin roasted over the fire on a spit.
My version of apple cider doughnuts has the delicious doughnut flavor and texture thanks to coconut sugar, plantain, and cassava flour. They are denser because there are no eggs; my dad can’t eat eggs and I had to make these dad-friendly because he loves apple cider doughnuts!
However these are still so amazingly delicious and I know you and your family will love enjoying them with a cup of coffee or black tea as the weather continues to become more chilly!
- [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B3COTYM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B3COTYM&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=C7PX3L2B7GSEZKGM” target=”_blank”]Coconut oil[/url] for greasing doughnut pan
- Doughnuts:
- 2-1/2 cups [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IN5A3VA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00IN5A3VA&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=7ITQHZYJEB3FGF65″ target=”_blank”]large flake coconut flakes[/url]
- 3 tablespoons [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B3COTYM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B3COTYM&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=C7PX3L2B7GSEZKGM” target=”_blank”]coconut oil[/url]
- 1 [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AQ4CH9C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AQ4CH9C&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=7CEWYEYEX4ORLGML” target=”_blank”]green plantain[/url], peeled and sliced
- 1/3 cup [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009324C0U/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009324C0U&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=O6UOCGDVKOHHUMER” target=”_blank”]coconut sugar[/url]
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ID6MIC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ID6MIC&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=PD6XVXZ5HZQGPYW5″ target=”_blank”]apple cider vinegar[/url]
- 1 teaspoon [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9VAN90/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00I9VAN90&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=LWO5I3KOQUIXIWLE” target=”_blank”]cinnamon[/url]
- 1/2 cup [url href=”http://www.idevaffiliate.com/32360/idevaffiliate.php?id=104″ target=”_blank”]cassava flour[/url]
- 1/4 teaspoon [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BD0SDU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000BD0SDU&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=A7II3YESNVWOXALK” target=”_blank”]salt[/url]
- Gelatin “Egg:”
- 1 tablespoon [url href=”http://www.vitalproteins.com/collagen/pasture-raised-collagen-protein-gelatin.html?acc=82aa4b0af34c2313a562076992e50aa3″ target=”_blank”]unflavored gelatin[/url] dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- Topping:
- 2 tablespoons apple cider
- 2 tablespoons [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B3COTYM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B3COTYM&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=C7PX3L2B7GSEZKGM” target=”_blank”]coconut oil[/url]
- 1/4 cup [url href=”http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009324C0U/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009324C0U&linkCode=as2&tag=coituppa-20&linkId=O6UOCGDVKOHHUMER” target=”_blank”]coconut sugar[/url], powdered in a food processor
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a medium-sized doughnut pan with some coconut oil.
- In a food processor, process the coconut flakes with the coconut oil until it turns into a course coconut butter.
- Add the plantain and process until very smooth.
- Add the coconut sugar, and apple cider and process until very smooth.
- Make the gelatin egg: Whisk the water and gelatin mixture into the hot water until VERY frothy. Add to food processor and process until very smooth. Process longer than you think is necessary in order to beat some air into the batter.
- Add the baking soda, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, salt, and cassava flour and process until smooth and mixed.
- Scoop evenly into the greased doughnut pan (this is recipe makes 6 doughnuts).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and let them cool completely; it’s tempting to just eat them warm but the inside will have a much better texture if they’re not hot. You can pop them in the freezer to speed up this process.
- For the topping: Melt the coconut oil with the apple cider.
- Spread the coconut sugar out on a plate.
- Lightly brush each doughnut with the coconut oil mixture and dredge in the coconut sugar to coat.
- Enjoy!!
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Can I increase the amount of cassava flour and eliminate the plantain? If so, how much cassava flour should I add?
I wouldn’t because the carbohydrate makeup of cassava is quite different than that of plantain.
I want to make these so badly but I can’t eat bananas. Is there anything can I substitute the plantain for?
Unfortunately I’m not sure, sorry.
I’d try unsweetened applesauce or pumpkin as a sub.
Hi, your post is very interesting but as soon as i think its version of apple cider doughnuts has not the delicious doughnut flavor and texture
thanks for posting but as soon as i think its version of apple cider doughnuts has not the delicious doughnut flavor and texture .
I don’t have a donut pan. Most of them for sale are non-stick or silicone, which I don’t care for due to the chemicals. Any advice? I guess I could make a donut shape, but they won’t be as uniform. About how many inches in diameter are your donuts? I can’t wait to try this recipe!
You could use a muffin pan 🙂
These are incredible! I just made them and my non-AIP boyfriend and ate gobbled them up. They’re going to haunt my dreams! Thank you!!
Hello,
Would pre-made Coconut Mana work? We are not fond of coconut flakes? We do like Nutiva Coconut Manna however.
Thanks,
Edward
It might be too smooth so I’m not sure.
Is there a reason the plantain has to be green? Would a ripe one work? Thanks!
Can I use an egg instead of gelatin? Would that be an option?.
Yes that would probably work.
Any other flour you can use instead of the cassava?? How about coconut flour or arrowroot??
No the cassava is a unique flour and pretty essential to the recipe.
that is the saddest parrt of this récipe, where I live it´s almost iposible to get cassava flour 🙁
I have every ingredient.. except I have apple juice instead of cider 🙁 How can I make it work with the juice? Thank you in advance
Substituting should work fine 🙂
Do you think tigernut flour would work instead of cassava?
Those are pretty different flours so I’m not sure.
These sound so delicious! Do you think they’d work as muffins? And if so what would the cook time/temperature be? Thanks so much!
I’m really not sure how it would work but I think you could probably start with the same cooking time and then increase from there if you need to.
Just stopping by again to let you know I’ll be featuring this today at Savoring Saturdays linky party. Hope you’ll join us again 🙂
These look great Heather! I want to get a donut pan so I can make some. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Savoring Saturdays linky party! We hope you’ll come back and join us again this Friday. Have a great week!