Paleo Maple Bacon Mini Donuts

Cassava flour, maple syrup, bacon, and coconut milk are the key ingredients in these paleo maple bacon donuts, a sweet grain-free treat!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 14 mins
• Total Time: 34 mins
• Calories: 205 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
• ¼ cup butter, at room temperature
• 3 slices bacon, or more to taste
• 1 cup cassava flour (such as Otto's)
• ¾ cup coconut milk, at room temperature (Optional)
• ¼ cup maple syrup, at room temperature
• 1 egg, at room temperature
• 6 tablespoons almond butter, at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons coconut milk, at room temperature (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving bacon drippings in the skillet. Chop bacon.

Step 2

Whisk cassava flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 3

Beat butter and coconut sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add 3/4 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and egg; beat until well combined. Mix flour mixture into butter mixture until batter is smooth. Add bacon drippings, 1 tablespoon at a time, if batter is too thick. Mix chopped bacon into batter.

Step 4

Preheat donut maker according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 5

Transfer batter to a clear plastic bag and snip off a corner; fill donut maker with batter according to manufacturer's instructions. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer donuts to a wire rack to cool, about 15 minutes.

Step 6

Mix almond butter, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons coconut milk together in a bowl until very smooth. Dip cooled donuts into almond butter topping.