Blueberry Chickpea Donuts
Blueberry Chickpea Donuts are backed for a healthier donut that is low calorie, low in sugar, naturally gluten free and delicious! No one will ever guess these donuts are made with chickpeas! Gluten free + Low Calorie + Vegan option.
Servings: 9 donuts
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup blueberries frozen and drained
- 1/2 cup Gluten Free oat flour
- 1/4 cup Gluten Free oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven 325 F. Prepare a donut baking pan with cooking spray.
- To a blender or food processor, add all ingredients layering the dry ingredients first, then the chickpeas, then the liquid.
- Blend on high until a smooth batter appears. Add blueberries to blender and fold by hand. Fill the donut cavities with the batter, filling until flush.
- Bake 12-13 minutes until donuts are slightly browned around the edges. Remove from the oven and cool 2-3 minutes before flipping the donut tin upside down onto a cooking rack. The donuts should easily slide out. Cool donuts another 15 minutes on the wire rack prior to enjoying.
- Keep donuts in refrigerator to maintain freshness up to 7 days.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1donut | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.5g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 68.7mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 7.4g