No-Sin Doughnuts

No-Sin Chocolate Doughnuts

Enjoy these baked chocolate doughnuts

Pics: Sanjana Kodical

Ingredients
Wholewheat Flour - 1 cup
English Cocoa powder - 1 tbsp
Jaggery Powder - 1/2 cup
Baking Powder - 1 tsp
Baking Soda - 1/4 tsp
Cinnamon Powder - 1 tsp
Nutmeg Powder - 1/4 tsp
Butter - 1 tbsp
Egg - 1
Curd - 1/4 cup
Milk - 1/4 to 1/2 cup
Vanilla Essence - 2 tsp

Method
Sieve the dry ingredients
Mix thoroughly
Beat the egg well
Add to the dry mixture
Add curds and butter
Adjust consistency with milk
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius
Bake for 12 mins
Test if done with a knife
Cool slightly

Chocolate topping
Melt dark chocolate with little water
Dip the doughnut and twist to coat well
Add sprinkle on top

Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate

Has high levels of flavonoids, antioxidants also found (but in lower amounts) in tea, red wine, and apples

Antioxidants protect cells and tissues from damage by free radicals

Contains significant amounts of magnesium important for energy production, strong bones, relaxed muscles and effective nerve transmission

Also has copper which helps the body produce neurotransmitters

Promotes cardiovascular health

Raises levels of HDL, the good cholesterol

Enhances mood and promotes cognitive function

The best way to add dark chocolate to your diet is as a replacement for other sweets

When you are shopping for a dark chocolate bar, go for at least 70 per cent cocoa. Higher the percentage, the more antioxidant content. If you really want to prioritize the antioxidant content, buy cocoa powder. It has the highest concentration of flavonoids of any dark chocolate product