Grain free donut holes

Generally our breakfasts here are fairly basic. High in protein and fat with some sourdough or sweet potatoes for carbs. As a mom who is not super creative with meals but insists on making every bite count in the nutrition department, I’m completely fine with lack of variety. That being said, and although they don’t complain, I do enjoy spicing things up from time to time and surprising my children with a fun side to their burger, bacon, and eggs.

As I searched my cupboards yesterday morning, I noticed that I had a couple of bags of coconut flour. I had also just sourced some amazing lard from one of my farmers. Hmmm…. coconut flour and lard. Obviously all signs pointed toward making grain free donuts. Since coconut flour is a bit crumbly and not conducive to something like a fried donut shape, I settled on grain free donut holes. Since coconut flour does have a naturally sweet flavor, I decided to skip the granulated sugar and sweeten with just a bit of honey. If you are wanting a lower carb donut hole, the honey can be omitted. I also added some caffeine free dandyblend to give these delicacies a flavor boost.

I often receive questions regarding oil choice for frying. I personally prefer lard. With a high smoke point and mild to no flavor, lard is a safe bet for everything from homemade French fries to sweet things like these grain free donut holes. If you are curious about other options, coconut oil may be one to try, although I do find it a bit on the heavy side.

The end result was amazing. These are not your typical sweet treat, and if you do decide to skip the honey, I’d almost call them a bit on the savory side. As I mention in the recipe, these can be dairy free as well by substituting something like Nutiva brand shortening.

Grain Free Donut Holes

The Dandyblend will cause these grain free donut holes to appear very dark when fried.

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Grain Free Donut Holes

Yield: 18

Author: Susie Zahratka

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Delicious and grain free donut holes that are low in sugar but big on taste.

ingredients:

• 3/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup melted butter or dairy free alternative 
• 1/4 cup Dandyblend 
• 1/4 cup honey
• 4 eggs (room temperature)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups lard or fat of choice for frying

instructions:

How to cook Grain Free Donut Holes

1. Sift together dry ingredients (coconut flour, dandyblend, baking powder, salt
2. Beat eggs in small cup
3. Melt butter or alternative. Add honey while still warm and stir
4. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir
5. Stir in eggs and mix all ingredients together until smooth
6. Roll batter into 1” balls and place on plate until ready to fry
7. Heat fat in saucepan until temperature reads 190°F (deep fry)
8. Using a slotted spoon, lower 4 holes into fat and fry for 2-4 minutes until brown on all sides
9. Remove balls from oil and place on cloth or paper towel lined plate to cool.
10. Repeat with remaining holes, making sure that oil is at 190° before each addition

Recommended Products:

Coconut flour

Dandyblend

Dairy Free Shortening

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