Gluten Free Egg-Free Vanilla Donuts

Name: Gluten Free Egg-Free Vanilla Donuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups gluten free flour blend (* see note); 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter (melted); 1/4 cup water (to make eggs with the egg replacer); 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 3/4 cup non-dairy milk

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Gluten free egg-free vanilla donuts are soft, cakey, and delicious. These gluten free donuts are a quick and easy breakfast idea and great to eat on the road. These yummy donuts are gluten free, dairy-free, and yeast-free and they taste so good you will never know it!

A stack of three egg-free donuts on a plate.

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At the Fearless Dining home, we aren't strangers to food allergies at all. We have been eating gluten free for over 10 years, but I am trying to start making more egg-free foods too. Making dietary adjustments is trial and error, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes easier, I promise.

I know many of you also have egg allergies, and I love making food that anyone can eat. So if you see a recipe that you would like to see egg-free, be sure to reach out because I am happy to help adapt it to fit your needs too.

Why these donuts are great:

These little egg-free donuts are light, fluffy egg-free vanilla donuts that look and taste amazing. You can skip the bakery and make these scrumptious and moist donuts at home instead. They freeze well so that you can have donuts at any time!

If you are a donut fanatic like me, you will want to check out ALL of my amazing Gluten Free Donut recipes!

Thank you so much for this recipe! My son has so many food allergies and because of your recipe he got to experience eating his very first donut! 🤗💜 And he loves them! Even my son without food allergies 😍 them as well."
Britt, Pinterest user

Ingredient notes:

Photos of the gluten free egg free donuts ingredients.

Gluten free flour blend - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
Butter - To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter.
Non-dairy milk - I used almond milk, but other dairy-free kinds of milk will work I do not recommend canned coconut milk.
Egg replacer - I used Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer to make these donuts.

Are you ready to make these yummy gluten free egg-free donuts?

Recipe step-by-step directions:

The egg free donut recipe dry ingredients.

Step 1: Add your dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend. In a separate bowl, add the wet ingredients and whisk well.

Step 2: In a smaller bowl, add the wet ingredients and whisk to blend.

The wet and dry donut ingredients being mixed.

Step 3: Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Preheat your donut maker.

Step 4: Next, add your donut batter to the donut maker. (Note: my version of the Babycakes donut maker is older. In the newer version, the unit is square and makes 4 donuts simultaneously.)

Cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove the donuts and allow cooling.

A rack of egg-free donuts with powdered sugar dusted over them.

Can I bake these donuts in a donut pan?

Yes, you can definitely make this egg-free vanilla donut recipe in a donut pan. Preheat your oven to 350º F. When the temperature is ready, bake your donuts for 20 minutes.

Optional toppings:

You can top the donuts with anything you like. Here are a few ideas that taste great with these gluten free egg-free vanilla donuts.

Nuts - Add your favorite crushed donuts on top of them. They have a nice crunch that tastes great with the donuts.
Chocolate - Drizzle some melted chocolate on top of the gluten free donuts. It's easy and looks lovely too.
Sprinkles - Use your favorite gluten free sprinkles and top the eggless donuts. Sprinkles add some vibrant color!

These donuts are amazing, and you won't even miss that fried donut flavor when you try them. If you prefer a fried donut, check out this Gluten Free Jelly Donut recipe.

Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ:

Do you have to fry donuts?

No, there are several recipes for donuts that don't require them to be fried. My gluten free egg-free vanilla donuts recipe is baked instead of fried. That will save you lots of calories, and it's much less messy than frying food.

Can you make these egg-free donuts dairy-free?

To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter.

How long do homemade donuts last?

These donuts will last 1-2 days if they are stored in an airtight container. Remember that homemade donuts are always best when you eat them the day they are made. Just like store-bought donuts, they tend to age rather quickly.

For best results, let the donuts cool all the way down before putting them in a container. Otherwise, condensation will build up, and you will notice they are super wet and possibly even mushy.

Can I freeze donuts?

Yes, you can freeze these eggless donuts. Place the cooked donuts on a cookie sheet and prevent them from touching each other. Then place the pan in the freezer for 2-3 hours until they are frozen. Take them out and toss them into a freezer bag or airtight container.

You will want to skip frosting or icing the donuts if you plan on freezing them. Toss the donuts in the fridge or set them on the counter when you're ready to eat them. Once they have defrosted, you can eat them.