My mom used to these morning glory bran muffins for us as kids & I loved them with a nice dollop of butter! Unfortunately, bran isn’t gluten-free, & since having been gluten-free for 6 years now, I wanted to set out & make my own gluten-free version of this classic recipe.
Gluten-Free Fibre Sources
A lot of great sources of fibre come from gluten-containing products. Since I am gluten-free I have to find gluten-free ways to get my fibre in. These doughnuts are a great source of just that. We are using flax-meal, carrots, apple, pecans, & unsweetened shredded coconut, all of which contain fibre!
Why is fibre so important?
Well, fibre helps keep you full & satisfied. It helps with bowel movements & keeping things regular (if you know what I mean). I love getting adequate fibre into my day because it helps me feel my best. I tend to have a big appetite & I notice if I don’t get enough fibre to keep me full, I can’t seem to get full. So starting my day with something that is a good source of fibre is key for me to feeling satiated & energized all day long!
Doughnuts or muffins
I love using my silicon doughnut pan for these doughnuts as I find it the easiest to get them out of. The one I use is here. Don’t have a doughnut pan? No problem! You can make these into muffins. Baking time will slightly vary & the muffins will need to bake for around 30 minutes, compared to about 22 minutes for doughnuts.
What you need for the recipe:
- Carrot
- Apple
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Pink Salt
- Vanilla
- Applesauce
- Flax-meal
- Gluten-free flour
- Coconut sugar
- Coconut oil
- Egg
- Raisins
- Pecans
- Baking Soda
Power up with protein
Feel free to add 1/2 cup collagen peptides for an added protein punch. I love adding collagen into my sweets & treats to power them up with a bit more protein. Another macronutrient that can help keep you full & fuelled throughout the day!
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Gluten-Free Morning Glory Doughnuts
Description
Start your day off right with these nutritious, fibre packed morning glory doughnuts (or muffins)! They are packed with nourishing good for you ingredients, & are gluten, dairy, & refined sugar free!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup apple, grated (about 1 medium apple)
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp pink salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup flax meal
- 1 cup Gluten free flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill Baking Flour), 165 grams
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup raisins or chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnut pieces
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup collagen optional*
Instructions
- Preheat the over to 350 degrees F. Grease a doughnut pan. I use a silicon one. Or line a muffin pan & set aside.
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl, in the order listed above.
- Scoop the batter into your prepared pan & bake for about 22 minutes as doughnuts & 30 minutes for muffins.
- Check regularly & when a toothpick comes out mostly clean & the top bounces back they should be done.
- Let cool in the pan, remove & enjoy with nut butter, butter or coconut oil!
Want more recipes like this?
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COPYCAT STARBUCKS CRANBERRY BLISS BARS [GLUTEN-FREE + DAIRY-FREE OPTION]
Ingredients for these going on my next grocery list!! Can’t wait to make them.
The best news, Allyson!! Keep me posted 🙂