Dark Chocolate Donuts with Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache

At A&E Hospitality Solutions, we’re passionate about crafting delectable recipes that allow you to indulge in your favorite treats while still nourishing your body. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce a recipe that hits the sweet spot between indulgence and wellness: Healthy Hu Dark Chocolate Donuts made with wholesome oat flour, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and finished with a luxurious Hu dark chocolate ganache.

Picture this: biting into a moist, fluffy chocolate donut that’s rich in flavor but light on guilt. It’s the perfect balance of taste and nutrition. You can enjoy them with your morning coffee, as an afternoon snack, or share them with loved ones as a healthy dessert option. What’s more? This recipe is easy to whip up and uses only a few wholesome ingredients that pack a nutritional punch without sacrificing taste.

Let’s break down why this recipe stands out:

Why Oat Flour?

Oat flour is an unsung hero in gluten-free baking. Made from finely ground oats, it’s rich in fiber and nutrients like manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium, helping to keep you full and energized. Oat flour provides the donuts with a tender texture and subtly nutty flavor, making it the perfect base for this recipe.

Naturally Sweetened with Maple Syrup

Many traditional donut recipes rely on refined sugar for sweetness, but not here. We’ve swapped in pure maple syrup, a natural sweetener with a lower glycemic index. Maple syrup also brings a depth of flavor that complements the richness of dark chocolate without overwhelming the taste buds.

Hu Dark Chocolate: Decadence with a Purpose

Hu chocolate is a game-changer. Known for its simple, high-quality ingredients, Hu Dark Chocolate is free from refined sugars, soy, and dairy, making it a healthier option without compromising on taste. The ganache made with just Hu Dark Chocolate and coconut milk adds a luxurious, velvety finish that turns these donuts into a truly decadent treat.

Recipe Highlights:

• Gluten-free & Dairy-free: Oat flour and Hu chocolate make this recipe suitable for those with dietary restrictions.

• Minimal ingredients: You only need a handful of ingredients to make this, making it an easy go-to recipe.

• Naturally sweetened: Using maple syrup ensures you’re avoiding refined sugars, keeping it a healthier choice.

We hope this recipe not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also leaves you feeling nourished and energized. Now, let’s get baking! You’ll find the complete recipe below to bring these delicious donuts to life.

Stay tuned for more guilt-free indulgences from A&E Hospitality Solutions, where healthy meets delicious!

INGREDIENTS

Chocolate Donuts

• 1 cup Arrowhead Mills oat flour

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (we recommend King Arthur Gluten Free Almond Flour)

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 2/3 cup cacao powder

• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

• 2 flax eggs (2 TBSP flax seed + 6 TBSP filtered water)

• 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1/2 cup Silk unsweetened almond milk

Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache

• 2 Hu Kitchen Hazelnut Butter Chocolate Bar, broken into pieces

• 4 TBSP unsweetened almond milk

Chocolate Drizzle (optional)

• 1 Hu Kitchen Simple Dark Chocolate Bar, broken into pieces

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two donut pans.

2. Prepare your flax eggs in a large bowl and allow to sit for a few minutes to gel. Next, add the maple syrup, applesauce, and almond milk and stir to combine.

3. Sift in the oat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cacao powder and stir again to combine.

4. Spray the donut pans with coconut oil spray or lightly grease with coconut oil. Add batter to fill each donut. Carefully shake the pan to distribute the batter evenly.

5. Bake for 15 minutes, until firm to the touch.

6. While the donuts are baking, prepare your chocolate hazelnut ganache. Add the Hazelnut Butter Chocolate Bars to a pan over medium low heat, stirring often until chocolate is fully melted. Transfer to a glass bowl and add almond milk. Whisk to combine and refrigerate until ready for use.

7. When the donuts are done, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes until icing.

8. Remove the donuts from the pan, transfer to a wire cooling rack, and “frost” with chocolate hazelnut ganache.

9. Add an optional chocolate drizzle. Melt 1 chocolate bar over medium heat. Add a small amount of coconut oil if needed to thin out. With a spoon, drizzle melted chocolate over frosted donuts before serving.

10. Store leftovers in the fridge for 5-7 days .