Looking for a sweet treat this Valentine’s Day? Try this recipe by nutritionist Sarah Canfield.

Servings: Makes 6 donuts

Serving size: 1 donut

INGREDIENTS

For the Donut Batter:

• 2 large eggs 
• ⅓ cup almond flour
• 1 tsp organic monk fruit sweetener (optional)
• ¼ cup ghee
• ⅓ cup nut butter (macadamia, almond, etc.)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon baking powder 
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt 

For the Strawberry Glaze:

• 2 tbsp strawberry puree (cooled)
• 4 tbsp powdered monk fruit 

For the Strawberry Puree:

• 2 3/4 cups sliced strawberries (1 pound)
• 1/4 cup water (omit if using frozen berries)
• 2-3 tablespoons powdered monk fruit sweetener
• A pinch of sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 6-count donut pan with cooking spray. 
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted ghee (cooled slightly before adding to the bowl), nut butter, and vanilla.
• Sift in the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the salt and mix well. 
• Divide the batter among the 6 donut cavities in the prepared pan, smoothing the tops with a spoon or your finger.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
• Remove from the oven and let the donuts cool at least 10 minutes before removing from the donut pan.

For Strawberry Glaze

• Mix glaze ingredients together and use a spoon to drizzle strawberry glaze on top of donuts. Top with fresh strawberries, shaved dark chocolate, coconut flakes, or nuts if desired.

To make the Strawberry Puree

• In a saucepan, bring berries and water, if using, to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium high, cook and stir until berries become soft enough to mash.  
• Mash berries with a potato masher OR remove pan from heat and carefully use an immersion blender to puree.
• Taste before adding sweetener, then add to taste. I use 2 to 3 tablespoons. 
• Add a pinch of pink sea salt, if desired.
• Use immediately or allow to cool before pouring into a jar (or container) with a lid and store in the refrigerator.