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Maple Glazed Donut Muffins

Maple Bar done paleo style: refined sugar, dairy, and grain & gluten free. All the flavor you love, fluffy cake donut texture with a sweet maple icing. Try these for a fun breakfast or a sweet treat anytime!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: donuts, muffins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 143kcal

Equipment

  • 12 cup muffin tin or donut pan

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 Tbsp cashew butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch salt

Maple Glaze Icing

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 12 cup muffin tin or donut pan with your cooking fat of choice (I like avocado oil spray or melted ghee or coconut oil with a brush).
  • Combine the wet ingredients and coconut sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth: eggs, cashew butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined: almond flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
  • Pour the batter (or scoop with a cookie dough scoop) into the greased baking dish, evenly distributing between the cups. Transfer to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes (less time if using a donut pan, closer to 15 if using a muffin tin). You'll know they're done when they don't jiggle in the centers and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • While the donut muffins are baking, make your icing by melting the maple syrup and coconut butter and then mixing until smooth. You can do this in the microwave 20-30 seconds at a time, or on the stovetop in a small saucepan.
  • Once the donut muffins have cooled and the icing has thickened for at least 20 minutes, dip the tops to glaze. Place on a plate lined with parchment paper to firm up. Let the icing harden at room temp, or speed it up by sticking them in the fridge.
  • Store at room temperature, loosely covered. They taste just as great the next day! Enjoy!

Notes

  • We buy our coconut butter from local health foods stores (Whole Foods, Sprouts) or online - I'll link my favorite brand HERE.
  • For maple syrup, look for a pure maple syrup with just one ingredient.  We like to buy organic, and usually buy a big jug from Costco.