Coffee Donuts with Kefir

Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

PRESENTATION

A nutritious dessert prepared with coffee, sugar, yogurt (or kefir), butter, flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking powder.

INGREDIENTS:

Makes 12 small donuts or mini muffins
(or 6 large muffins)

Brewed coffee: 150 g / 150 ml / 5 fl oz (about 3 espresso cups)

Sugar: 120 g / 4.2 oz (about ½ cup)

Plain white yogurt or kefir: 120 g / 4.2 oz (about ½ cup)

Butter, melted (or seed oil): 50 g / 1.8 oz (about 3½ tablespoons)

All-purpose flour (type “0”): 250 g / 8.8 oz (about 2 cups)

Unsweetened cocoa powder: 30 g / 1.05 oz (about ¼ cup)

Baking powder: ½ packet (about 8 g / 1½ teaspoons)

INSTRUCTIONS

In a bowl, dissolve the sugar in the coffee, kefir (or yogurt), and melted butter.

While stirring, add the sifted cocoa powder to prevent lumps.

Gradually add the sifted flour, mixing continuously.

Finally, add the baking powder and mix until smooth.

Once a soft batter is obtained, pour it into donut molds or muffin tins.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (355°F) for 15–20 minutes.

ALLERGENS:

Milk and dairy products: yogurt/kefir and butter contain milk proteins and lactose

Flour: contains gluten from cereals

Coffee: intolerance to caffeine

Cocoa: possible reactivity in individuals with spice allergies

Butter: milk allergens present if not clarified (excluded in clarified butter / ghee)

NOTE

Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.

Health Benefits of the Ingredients:

Butter: A source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K), beneficial for eye health, mucous membranes, bone health, immune function, and blood clotting.

Cocoa: A powerful antioxidant rich in purine alkaloids (theobromine, caffeine, adenine), tannins, flavonoids, polyphenols, proteins, starches, sugars, and B vitamins. It supports basal metabolism and cardiovascular well-being by lowering blood pressure and improving coronary blood flow. Contains phenylethylamine, which may help reduce cortisol (the stress hormone).

Coffee: Contains polyphenols with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help regulate lipid and glucose metabolism, control cholesterol levels, and protect the cardiovascular system. Has mild antidepressant effects by stimulating brain neurotransmitters, temporarily improving concentration, reducing drowsiness, and increasing overall energy.

Flour: Provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, and folates), essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function.

Yogurt / Kefir: Fermented dairy products rich in beneficial bacteria that regulate intestinal flora and support immune system function. Beneficial for liver health due to their probiotic, vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant content. The presence of tryptophan helps counter depression.

Sugar: When consumed in moderation and in the absence of contraindications (diabetes, obesity), it is the body’s primary energy source, improves cognitive performance, and has a positive effect on mood.

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

This product may also be suitable for individuals with: