Golden Milk Carrot & Banana Donuts (Vegan)

Listen, I used to hate turmeric, too.

I still do sometimes, depending on what it’s mixed with, but let me tell you, with the right combination of flavors it can be SO good and so good for you. I wanted to bake this week, but coming off of vacation I figured I should health-ify it, so that’s where these donuts come in!

They’re vegan, low in sugar and are packed with a ton of nutrients. It’s also mostly made in a food processor, which is great for all my busy and lazy babes (or is that just me?). You can also totally make these in a muffin tin if you don’t have a donut pan, although this one is my favorite!

Golden Milk Carrot & Banana Donuts

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour*

2 tbsp ground chia seeds

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

2 packs of Pranayums (or 2 tsp turmeric w/a pinch of black pepper & ginger)

1 cup baby carrots or chopped in 1in pieces

1 medium banana, ripe

1/2 cup non-dairy milk (I used almond)

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

coconut butter for drizzling (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit and spray a donut pain with coconut or avocado oil.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients including flour, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and Pranayums/spices.
3. In a food processor, add the carrots, banana (can break in half to fit in there), milk, vanilla and coconut.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir to combine completely.
5. Pour into the donut pan (I fill mine nearly to the top!) and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the donuts are slightly firm to the touch and starting to get golden.
6. Let cool completely before removing from pan. If using coconut butter to frost, put a few tablespoons in the microwave for 30 seconds to soften before drizzling on the donuts with a spoon or knife. *Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Hope you have an amazing weekend!! It’s almost AUGUST already, what the heck?!

xo Jordan