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These raw apple cider doughnuts are dense, crusty on the outside, and soft in the middle – a perfectly lovely and healthful version of the traditionally fried treats. They're also surprisingly easy to make. They're made primarily from oats, nuts, and almond flour that are perfectly spiced with a blend of warm cinnamon and nutmeg. And don't forget the finishing touch: a generous coating of cinnamon sugar! If you don't have a dehydrator, don't worry, because these can also be made at the lowest temperature setting in your oven.
Raw Apple Cider Doughnuts [Vegan]
Serves
6
Ingredients
For the Doughnuts:
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup Brazil nuts
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1-2 apples, juiced (2/3 cup)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup agave
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar (I ground mine into a powder with a spice grinder)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Preparation
- Juice about 1-2 apples and set the liquid aside
- Process the oats in a food processor until it turns into flour.
- Add in the Brazil nuts and process again until fine.
- Add the rest of the dry ingredients and process once more.
- Put the mixture into a mixing bowl and stir in the apple cider.
- Spread the mixture into a donut pan and dehydrate at 165°F for one hour (the food will not reach 165°F because of water evaporation, therefore, it is still raw).
- Turn down the thermostat to 105°F and dehydrate for another 3-4 hours.
- Take the doughnuts out of the pan by prying them with a knife or turning them over and tapping on the back until they pop out.
Notes
You can either refrigerate them and before serving, dehydrate at 165°F for about 30 minutes more (or until warm), or you can serve them right away. If you don't have a dehydrator, use your oven at the lowest temperature possible and keep the door cracked open to allow ventilation. Times vary so keep your eye out.
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