Gluten-free Baked Beet Donut with a Creamy Cashew F

Name: Gluten-free Baked Beet Donut with a Creamy Cashew Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Chopped Roasted Beets; 3 Tablespoons Flax Meal; 6 Tablespoons Water; 1/2 cups Buttermilk; 2 Tablespoons Amaranth Flour; 1/2 cups Millet Flour; 1/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Tapioca Starch; 2- 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 cups Sugar; 1/2 cups Cashews; 1/4 cups Coconut Oil; 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup; 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract; 1/2 teaspoons Cardamom

Servings: persons

1 cup Chopped Roasted Beets
3 Tablespoons Flax Meal
6 Tablespoons Water
1/2 cups Buttermilk
2 Tablespoons Amaranth Flour
1/2 cups Millet Flour
1/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Tapioca Starch
2- 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 cups Sugar
1/2 cups Cashews
1/4 cups Coconut Oil
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoons Cardamom

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Skin and chop your beets and roast in the oven till a fork can pierce into them.
3
While beets are roasting, place the flax meal with the water in a bowl.
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Let sit for 10 minutes to form a gel.
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Next make your buttermilk.
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(This is what we did: place one cup coconut milk into glass cup along with 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, let sit for 10 minutes.
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Note that you will only need 1/2 cup buttermilk.)
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Once beets are done roasting (ours went for about 20 minutes or so), let beets cool slightly then place the 1 cup chopped beets into a blender along with the buttermilk.
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Blend till mixed (be patient, this can take a few minutes).
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Once you have your beet puree, set it aside.
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Grab a large bowl and place all dry ingredients (amaranth, millet, tapioca, flax meal, baking powder) and sugar into the bowl.
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Mix together.
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(Note: you may use any gluten-free flour blend of choice, or use spelt flour.
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We spoon our flours into a measuring cup then level off with a knife.)
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Next add in your flax gel and beet puree to the dry ingredients.
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Stir till well combined.
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Batter will be thick and sticky but with a light airy texture to it.
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Spoon your beet donut batter into your lightly oiled donut pan (or muffin liners) and bake for about 16-20 minutes or till an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
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While the donuts are cooling on a cooling rack, you can begin making the sinfully delicious cashew dip!
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For the cashew dip:
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Place all ingredients for the cashew dip (cashew, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and cardamom) into a blender and blend till smooth and creamy.
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Once smooth, pour your creamy cashew dip into a bowl and get ready to dip your donuts.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Chopped Roasted Beets, 3 Tablespoons Flax Meal, 6 Tablespoons Water, 1/2 cups Buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Gluten-free Baked Beet Donut with a Creamy Cashew Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Gluten-free Baked Beet Donut with a Creamy Cashew Frosting

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