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    Home » Recipes » Type of Meal » Breakfast » Gluten free Donuts

    Published: Oct 28, 2022 · Modified: Feb 25, 2023 by Ansley Beutler

    Gluten free Donuts

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    Bring the donut shop home with these baked gluten free donuts. They're fluffy and soft with a delicious vanilla glaze, just like Krispy Kreme! They can easily be whipped up in under 30 minutes, are made dairy free, and basically melt in your mouth!

    Glazed donuts scattered on a wire rack with one broke in half.

    Soft, moist, melt-in-your-mouth delicious is exactly what we have going on here in these homemade donuts. They're baked, not fried, and much easier to whip up compared to yeast donuts you find in donut shops. It's like Krispy Kreme...but better!

    In all honesty, Krispy Kreme doughnuts will always have a special place in my heart. Waking up to a box full of them as a child on a Saturday morning was the ultimate sweet treat. BUT these donuts truly embrace the glazed look we love without all the guilt. So I consider them a better, easier version that's sure to give you that coffee shop donut fix.

    If you like these you're also going to love my baked vegan churros. If you're more of a chocolate glaze fan, you'll love my protein chocolate donuts!

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients and notes
    • Step by step directions
    • Expert Tips
    • Can I Make These into Muffins?
    • How to Store
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Recipe
    • Reviews

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Naturally made gluten free and dairy free
    • They're baked, not fried
    • Made with almond flour and tapioca flour, not a gluten-free flour blend
    • Can be made in under an hour

    Ingredients and notes

    • Almond flour - This baked donut recipe is almond-flour based, making them gluten free (and mighty delicious). You should be able to find it at your local grocery store.
    • Tapioca starch - Almond flour alone can lead to a dense doughnut so we add tapioca to “cut” some of the weight of the doughnut. In other words, the tapioca flour ensure quite the fluffy donut. Swap with arrowroot starch if desired.
    • Baking powder - Used to provide that light and airy texture we know and love. Make sure you're using baking powder and not soda.
    • Eggs - This is holds the batter together and provides some structure. Room temperature eggs are always best. I have not tried this with a flax egg but please let me know if you do!
    • Maple Syrup - Adds just a hint of sweetness in each bite without being over powering. Substitute with honey or agave if needed.
    • Coconut Oil - This is what provides a little moisture to the donuts. Make sure to melt your oil first, let it cool down to room temperature, and then add it to the mixing bowl. Any neutral flavored oil will work like avocado oil.

    Step by step directions

    These delicious gluten free donuts are super easy to make. Like from start to finish in about 30 minutes easy. You will need a large mixing bowl or a stand mixer and a donut pan.

    Step 1 : Whisk together the dry ingredients. First, add the almond and tapioca flour to a bowl with the baking powder and give it a big whisk.

    Glass bowl with flour ingredients and a whisk on a light pink surface.

    Step 2 : Add the wet ingredients. Add the eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla to the bowl. Mix well with a whisk or a rubber spatula until well incorporated. There should be no flour clumps visible.

    Person whisking together gluten free donut batter in a glass bowl.
    Hand mixing batter in a mixing bowl with a whisk.

    Step 3 : Pipe into donut pan. This step can be done several ways. You can spoon the donut batter into the donut pan cavities (the easiest way) or use a pastry bag to pipe the batter into the pan. Either way will work and give you that classic donut shape.

    If you choose to spoon the batter into the pan, make sure to "drop" the pan on the counter a few times to level off the batter.

    Once the pan is full, bake in the oven until golden brown and the edges begin to pull away from the sides. Make sure to allow the donuts to cool down before sliding a knife around the edges to lift them out of the pan.

    Woman pipping batter into donut mold on a pink surface.

    Step 4 : Glaze. The next step to prepare the glaze by mixing together the powdered sugar (or monk fruit sugar), vanilla, and almond milk. You want the glaze to be fairly runny. This is different than cookie royal icing. You should be able to lift the spoon from the bowl and watch the icing run off quickly.

    Dip each donut into the glaze and allow the icing to run off. Place them on a wire rack to dry. Make sure there is a piece of parchment paper under the rack as the glaze will slide off the donuts as it dries. Enjoy once the icing has set!

    Glass bowl with vanilla glaze inside and donuts on the side.
    Hand dipping donut in vanilla glaze and letting it drip off.

    Expert Tips

    • Measure flour by spooning it in to the measuring cup and then sliding a knife or straight utensil over the edges to get an accurate measurement.
    • Make sure your coconut oil is room temperature before mixing it into the bowl. If it's too warm, the hot oil can cook the eggs into the batter.
    • Only fill the donut cavities ¾ of the way full. They will puff up in the oven so you don't want them to overflow.
    • For best results, allow the donuts to cool completely before dipping them in the icing. If the donuts are still warm, it will melt the icing and create a mess.

    Can I Make These into Muffins?

    If you don't have a donut pan, you can definitely make these into muffins. Using a mini muffin pan even makes them look like donut holes! Prepare the donut batter as directed and fill you muffin pan ¾ of the way full with the batter. For mini muffins, bake them for 10 minutes. Full size muffins will need more cooking time. I recommend checking them after 14 minutes. If you can insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin and it comes out clean, they are done baking.

    Glazed donuts stacked on a wire rack with donuts scattered on surface.

    How to Store

    To store these donuts, allow the glaze to cool completely on the wire rack. Once dry, place them in an air-tight container. The donuts will keep fresh for a week in the fridge or 4 days on the counter.

    If you'd like to warm theses donuts up to enjoy, do this in 4-5 second intervals in the microwave. The glaze will melt if it gets to warm and create somewhat of a mess so I recommend only warming them up slightly.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Krispy Kreme have gluten free donuts?

    No, unfortunately Krispy Kreme donuts are not gluten free which is why I made this copycat recipe!

    Can I substitute the tapioca flour?

    Yes, if needed arrow root starch is a great alternative to the tapioca flour in this baked gluten-free donut recipe.

    Will flax eggs work in this recipe?

    I have not tried this recipe with flax egg and I don't recommend it. I have found that eggs are needed to maintain adequate structure to the donut. If you do try a vegan option, let me know!

    What can I use other than powdered sugar?

    If desired, you can use powdered monk fruit in place of the powdered sugar in this baked gluten-free donut recipe. Just keep in mind that monk fruit is a little sweeter so you probably won't need as much on the donut. You can also make powdered coconut sugar by blending coconut sugar in a food processor until fine. You will probably have a few bits of coconut sugar in the glaze but that's okay.

    Glazed donuts piled on a wire rack with white paper underneath and a spoon on the side.

    For more gluten-free donut recipes, check out my:

    • Gluten Free Apple Cider Doughnuts
    • Banana Bread Doughnuts
    • Churro Donuts

    PS : If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a star review and comment below! Also be sure to follow along with me on Instagram and Pinterest to stay up to date on all tasty recipes here at The Fit Peach!


    Recipe

    Gluten free Donuts

    Bring the donut shop home with these baked gluten free donuts. They're fluffy and soft with a delicious vanilla glaze, just like Krispy Kreme! They can easily be whipped up in under 30 minutes, are made dairy free, and basically melt in your mouth!
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: dairy-free donuts, gluten-free donuts, krispy kreme gluten free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 16 Doughnuts
    Calories: 182kcal
    Author: Ansley Beutler

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the Doughnuts

    • 1 ½ cup almond flour
    • ¼ cup tapioca flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 eggs
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ¼ cup coconut oil - melted, then cooled

    For the Vanilla Glaze

    • 2 cup powdered sugar - or monk fruit powdered sugar to make paleo-friendly
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 - 4 tablespoon almond milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F. In a bowl, whisk together the almond flour, tapioca flour, and baking powder, until well combined.
    • Add the eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and coconut oil to the bowl and mix until fully incorporated.
    • Grease a doughnut pan with oil and pipe or spoon the batter into each compartment, filling about ⅔ of the way full. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes until the edges of the donut begin to turn golden brown.
    • While donuts are cooling, make the glaze by whisking together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl until thin in consistency. Add more almond milk in tablespoon increments until you are able to lift the spoon from the bowl and the glaze runs off quickly.
    • Dip each donut into the glaze bowl to coat. Let the glaze run off before placing the donut on a wire rack to cool. Make sure there is a piece of parchment paper under the rack as the glaze may drip off the sides.
    • Once the icing has set, serve or store in an airtight container. These donuts will keep for up to a week in the fridge and 4 days on the counter.

    Notes

    Tapioca flour substitute : if needed arrow root starch is a great alternative to the tapioca flour.
    Flax eggs : I have not tried this recipe with flax egg and I don't recommend it. I have found that eggs are needed to maintain adequate structure to the donut. If you do try a vegan option, let me know!
    Powdered sugar substitute : If desired, you can use powdered monk fruit in place of the powdered sugar. Just keep in mind that monk fruit is a little sweeter so you probably won't need as much on the donut. You can also make powdered coconut sugar by blending coconut sugar in a food processor until fine. You will probably have a few bits of coconut sugar in the glaze but that's okay. As an alternative, melted coconut butter works well too! I would start with ⅓ cup and melt it with a tablespoon or two of coconut oil to get a thin consistency. Drizzle it over the donuts to create a "glaze"!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Oona says

      November 04, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      These are AMAZING!! They are seriously the BEST!! They are the perfect sweetness and even pretty healthy. I did leave off the glaze because I wanted them to be a healthy breakfast. I halved the recipe and made 6 donuts!! These are the BEST EVER gluten-free dairy-free donuts!! Thank you soooo much for the recipe!!!

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    2. Jo says

      August 21, 2021 at 9:42 pm

      What would you recommend for a vegan sub for the eggs? Thank you!

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    3. BJ says

      May 07, 2021 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      I substituted flax eggs, and these were delicious!! Best paleo recipe I’ve found so far, and some picky eaters in my family liked them, too!

      Reply

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