Baked Maple Bacon Donuts {with Almond Flour}

Fluffy and Moist Maple Donuts with bacon pieces and coconut cashew cream icing making a lighter breakfast, and dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth! These maple bacon donuts are so delicious and easy to make.

Maple glazed baked Donuts with bacon pieces that are lighter and healthier? Yes, please.

I know Summer is still in full force over here in Charlotte. But seriously, you guys, I can not wait for fall already. All the fall maple flavor, hearty bacon smell, and holiday approaching…Sorry I am just getting ahead of myself.

Anyway, I have been craving maple and bacon combination this past week and just have to get my hands on it.

I used to make baked donuts all the time last fall. Now, it’s time to bring them back.

The sizzling and crispy bacon, paired with sweet maple.

Best combination Ever.

Why do I love these Maple Bacon Donuts

 Baked Donuts

First of all, let’s just say I have nothing against fried donuts.

But, these baked donuts are so delicious too. Even better, they are so easy to make.

I mean, who has a deep fryer sitting in your home kitchen? At least I do not. Certainly, baked donuts are healthier for you.

First, instead of regular flour, I used almond flour as an alternative.

Second, in order to replace regular white sugar as a sweetener, this recipe calls for pure maple syrup.

Additionally, there is no additives such as shortening or guar gum. I simply added tapioca flour as a thickener.

Tapioca flour is one of my favorite ingredients in gluten free baking. It acts similar to starch but without the gluten.

Donuts for Breakfast or Dessert

Of course, they will also satisfy your sweet tooth as a night cap dessert.

How to Make These Maple Bacon Donuts

First, broil the bacon!

Can you tell I am super exciting for this step? I just love that bacon smell in the kitchen. My favorite way to make bacon is to broil it with a broiler pan. In comparison with the pan fried bacon, the broiling method leaves you a much cleaner and grease-free stove.

Second, in big mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients:

1. Almond flour
2. Coconut flour
3. Tapioca flour
4. Baking soda

Third, in a second medium mixing bowl, whisk all the wet ingredients together:

1. Maple syrup
2. Coconut oil
3. Nut milk of your choice

Then pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients. Mix well.

Additionally, fold in 2 tbsp bacon pieces. Then pour the batter into a donut pan about 3/4 full.

Tip: Do not pour over the middle piece otherwise you won’t have a donut hole. (no pun intended)

Lastly, bake 15 minutes or until tooth pick come out clean. And let it cool completely on a cooling rack.

Simple Easy 3- Ingredient Maple Coconut Glaze

This maple coconut cashew is my go to dairy free frosting.

just like how I named it. There are only 3 ingredients in this dairy free icing recipe. So easy to make.

You will need:

1. Coconut cream
2. Maple syrup
3. Cashew butter

Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth.

Then leave in the fridge for at least 20 minutes or freezer for 10 – 15 minutes.

Tip: Cooling down the icing will result in a more “icing-like” texture. So it won’t just melt away on the donuts.

Last but not least, put the icing on that cake!

Best Maple Bacon Donut Ever!

 

Tip: You can use a pan below the cooling rack to catch the icing that falls off the donuts.

How to Store Maple Bacon Donuts

You can store these baked donuts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Or you can store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Storing in room temperature may leave you a messy donut, due to the fact that this maple coconut cashew glaze melts fairly quickly.

Although, still tasty.

Now, scroll down to check out the full recipe. These sweet and salty maple bacon donuts with a fluffy and moist texture are perfect for a lighter breakfast or dessert.

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