Love is in the air and so are these Paleo Strawberry Donuts! And also – red food dye, gluten, and powdered sugar! You have all probably heard of the ill effects of food dyes (if not you can read some articles here, here, and here), but they continue to be used in festive treats around the US to provide those vibrant colors that lure kids in.
There's so many natural ways to get color though! Just look at the curries that use spices to provide bright yellow or red hues or how a spinach smoothie can go from green to purple when berries are added. So, I have a special Valentine's Day treat for you all! I turned to the colors of nature to provide the symbolic color of love: red.
These paleo strawberry donuts are nut and dairy free, perfect to send to school with your kiddos who attend nut-free classes. Ground up, freeze dried strawberries provide the perfect colorful decoration. You won't have to worry about behavioral issues that can stem from the combination of sugar and fake food dyes! Involve your kids in the dipping process for a fun craft day.
And because I think everything is better with chocolate, I melted some 85% dark chocolate and drizzled it on top!
leisa
YUMMY!!! I might actually try the doughnuts now.. because these look divine!!
purelytwins
we love donuts!! these look perfect
Courtney Stokes
The site is beautiful and so are the donuts!! A must try 🙂
Mel @ a table prepared
These look gorgeous Danielle, cant wait to give them a go. Even though they will be 100% consumed by myself 😉 and I love the new site – it looks great! Mel x
Teresa Grodi
I have all the ingredients for these in my house!!! I really want to make them, but I don’t have a donut mold (or any other types of molds or waffle iron). How would I make these? Or could I make them into cookies? Pancakes? Or fry them in oil? THANK YOU!!
Sharla Kinman
I thought I had a donut pan, but then realized I have a donut cutter. So…I put the batter in mini bundt cake molds. I think this batter would also work great for pancakes or waffles, and I will be trying that, too. We shall see how it goes. 🙂
Sara
So excited to make this! Is the 1/4 cup measurement of the strawberries before or after they are ground?
Against All Grain
Yes, but you can use more or less if you’d like. They are just used for the topping.
Sara
Thanks! This might be my favorite scd cake recipe I’ve made yet! I love that it’s relatively low in sugar and doesn’t used almond flour. And the sprinkles are so festive. Tonight I’m going to try it with freeze dried cranberries and orange extract.
Naomi P
Danielle, the recipe has the strawberries listed in the main recipe and the topping. Should they just be in the topping? They look super!
amy
in the recipie.. not the topping it says 1/4 cup.. is that ground or not?? thanks. i have made these before but can’t recall what i did.
Danielle
ground
Joanna
Just made these this morning, and they are great! However, do they really make 1 dozen? I had just enough batter to make 6 in my donut pan……
Love the site and everything I’ve made so far!
Felicity
Omg!! Danielle you are a superstar. Just made these today as Sunday is our baking day. I didn’t have a donut machine
or donut tray so I used a large muffin(slightly more shallow and more wide then a normal muffin tray) and placed piping bag nozzles(metal) in the middle before I piped mixture. These are fabulous, you are fabulous. Thank you.
Against All Grain
Thank you Felicity!
Angela Watts
Can I make these egg free?
Danielle
You could try a flax egg (3 T water with 1 T ground flax seed).
Angela Watts
I have seen you recommend this before. Is it a good “go to” egg substitute?
jody
Angela, did you try the egg substitute of flax seed & water? Just wondering, before i try 🙂
heather
How can I cook them without a doughnut maker?
Christine Real
Hi Danielle, I just found your site. I tested positive for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and have been on a strict diet for about a month. I’m constantly looking for new recipe sites and I’m so excited to find yours! I was wondering, do you have a recommended substitute for raw cacao/cocoa butter? According to BTVC and my list of illegals, cocoa and chocolate are listed as illegal. I’m so excited to try these donut recipes! Thanks, Christine
Sharla Kinman
Several years ago over the Christmas holiday, my husband and I tried a winning prize recipe for no fry donuts. The donuts turned out wonderfully. Somehow in my memory, I thought we used a donut pan, but alas I discovered we used a donut cutter. I decided to give it a go anyway with mini bundt cake molds. We are so pleased with the results! This batter is delicious, and I think would work for pancakes or waffles, too, so I can’t wait to try. Thank you for sharing your gift, Danielle.
michele warch
oven temp?
Mary
How many calories are they? Just curious.
Alexandra Bliss
Is it coconut drinking milk or the canned coconut milk? These look so delicious!!
Danielle
Hi! I recommend full fat canned coconut milk – enjoy!!