Savory Avocado Donut

Avocados are technically a fruit, not a vegetable, and are often referred to as ‘alligator pears’ due to their shape and green, bumpy skin.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Savory Avocado Donut

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: International Courses: Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 piece Ripe Avocado
• 1 cup All-purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Onion Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Dried Parsley
• ¹⁄₂ cup Almond Milk
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• ¹⁄₄ cup Vegetable Oil
• ¹⁄₄ cup Vegan Cream Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Chives
• 8 piece Cherry Tomatoes
• 8 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe avocados until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley.
4. Add the flour mixture to the mashed avocados and mix well.
5. Gradually add the almond milk and lemon juice to the mixture, stirring until smooth.
6. Spoon the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
9. In a small bowl, mix together the vegan cream cheese and fresh chives.
10. Once the donuts have cooled, spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture on top of each donut.
11. Top each donut with a halved cherry tomato and a fresh basil leaf.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 210kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 14g5%

Sugars 1g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.