This last week I’ve really felt the effects of fasting. Literally all I can think about is a cheeseburger. I put it down to it being the halfway point of my 40 day religious fast.
Because I can’t seem to stop thinking about meat, I’ve been compensating by eating my other love I don’t eat much of, carbs.
The scales are currently not my friend so I decided to get in the kitchen and start baking so I didn’t make the wrong decisions and reach for the empty carbs when I was hungry.
Our followers have probably realized I’ve been dabbling in the art of vegan baking while remaining low carb, and I think I’ve been doing pretty well so far. I wanted to use up the last of my dark chocolate, and even when I’m not fasting I don’t tend to put eggs in my donut recipes. Donuts became the obvious choice.
Since olive oil is also off limits to me for the next couple weeks I’ve been substituting with Rice Bran oil. I was low on Nutelex so thought I’d try the oil in lieu of it. Not only did it work in acting as a binding agent, it gave these donuts a beautiful rich flavour. Rice Bran oil has proven to be a truly fabulous alternative, it’s virtually flavorless and just perfect to use in baking.
These low carb, sugar free, gluten free and dairy free donuts are just beautiful. Very happy with these, as are my non-fasting family!
Low Carb Chocolate Chip Vegan Donuts
Ingredients
1 cup of almond meal
2 tbls of stevia powder
2 tsp of vanilla extract
1/4 of a cup of rice bran oil
1/3 of a cup of milk of choice (I used soy)
2 squares of Lindt 90% Dark Chocolate
Makes 8 donuts
Method.
1. Break up with your hands, or chop, your chocolate squares.
2. In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and mix until a batter forms. It is a wet, lumpy batter but it will smooth out and still stay moist while baking.
3. Liberally spray your pan with oil and spoon the mixture into your donut pans, they won’t rise much so how they look now is how they’ll stay.
4. Bake at 180°c for 10-12 minutes. You know they’re done once your edges start to brown.
5. Allow to cool fully in the tray before you remove them. They’ll come out soft but as they cool they will firm up. The easiest way to get them out is to loosen the edges up by getting a spoon underneath them. Just be gentle and they’ll pop out.
These were so incredibly quick and easy, they’re a great little treat to have on hand to stop you reaching for something not as guilt free. Low Carb and Vegan definitely doesn’t mean boring and bland!
Nutrition facts based on one donut.
