Avocado Chocolate Donuts with Vanilla Avocado Frosting Recipe
Delicious and moist avocado donuts made with wholesome ingredients like ripe avocado and cocoa powder, baked to perfection and topped with creamy avocado frosting and chocolate sprinkles. These donuts are a healthier twist on classic chocolate donuts, offering a rich flavor with a boost of nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 18 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Frosting
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- Chocolate sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a donut pan with nonstick baking spray or grease it with oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Mash avocado: In a separate bowl, mash 1 ripe avocado until smooth with no lumps remaining.
- Combine wet ingredients: To the mashed avocado, add milk, maple syrup, vanilla bean paste, and apple cider vinegar. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Make batter: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fill donut pan: Use a spoon or piping bag to fill each donut cavity about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Bake donuts: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean. Allow donuts to cool for a few minutes in the pan.
- Cool donuts completely: Remove donuts from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare frosting: In a medium mixing bowl, mash 1 ripe avocado with softened unsalted butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla bean paste. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency. Add more powdered sugar if needed.
- Frost and decorate: Spread the avocado frosting on cooled donuts and sprinkle chocolate sprinkles on top to finish.
Notes
- Make sure to use ripe avocados for a creamy texture and better flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
- Allow donuts to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Maple syrup adds natural sweetness, but you can substitute with honey or agave syrup if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
