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    Home » Recipes » Donut Recipes

    Mouthwatering Gluten Free Peanut Butter Donuts

    Published: Jun 5, 2019 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 17 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Drool-worthy gluten free peanut butter donuts are bite-sized goodness you have been waiting for. Whether you eat these gluten free donuts for breakfast, snack, or brunch, they are flavorful and a hit. They are baked and dairy free, so they are even a little healthier than traditional donuts.

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    • Why these donuts are great:
    • Ingredient notes:
    • Recipe step by step directions:
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    The Fearless Dining household is head over heels in love with this amazing gluten free donut recipe. I think that the reason why we are so addicted is because of the peanut butter. We are peanut butter, fanatics and because the donuts also have peanut butter icing it’s a double delicious!

    It’s nice to be able to have an easy breakfast that everyone can grab and go too! Plus, they are super simple to make, so I don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen.

    Why these donuts are great:

    Creamy peanut butter icing on top of moist, decadent peanut butter donuts. They are so flavorful that it’s impossible to eat just one. Go ahead and indulge a little! These donuts are quick and easy to make in about 20 minutes!

    If you love donuts as much as we do, don't forget to check out all of my Best Gluten Free Donuts recipes!

    a donut on a white plate with a bite taken out

    Ingredient notes:

    peanut butter donut ingredient
    • Gluten free flour blend - I tested this recipe using Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend and King Arthur's Measure for Measure Gluten Free Blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
    • Xanthan gum - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
    • Peanut powder - There are several brands of peanut powder. I like PB2 and Peanut Butter Company brands because they are certified gluten free.
    • Non-dairy milk - You can use any, but I do not recommend canned coconut milk. You can also use regular milk.
    • Coconut oil - Use this or regular butter depending if you want these donuts to be dairy-free.

    Recipe step by step directions:

    gluten free dry ingredients in a bowl

    Step 1: Add the dry ingredients to the bowl and whisk to blend.

    wet donut ingredients in a bowl with a whisk

    Step 2: Add the wet ingredients to a bowl and whisk. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix.

    donut batter in a donut maker

    Step 3: Preheat your donut maker or oven. Add the donut batter to the Babycakes donut maker. You can also use a donut pan to bake the donuts. Note the thickness of the batter, it should not be runny.

    cooked donuts in a donut maker

    Step 4: This is what your donuts will look like when they are done baking.

    a donut in peanut butter icing

    Step 5: Dip each baked gluten free peanut butter donut into the peanut butter icing.

    holding up a donut with peanut butter icing

    *TIP: if you are going to use sprinkles, add the sprinkles quickly because once the icing dries, the sprinkles will not stick to the icing. Also, always make sure to use gluten free sprinkles!

    a rack with mini gluten free peanut butter donuts. Some have chocolate sprinkles

    Variations:

    Everything about these amazing peanut butter donuts is perfect, but if you want to add some extra flavors feel free. Here are my favorite ideas:

    • Chocolate Icing - Drizzle the gluten free peanut butter donuts with chocolate icing because chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven.
    • Candy - Sprinkle any candy that you love on top of the peanut butter icing.
    • Nuts - Crush some almonds, peanuts, or cashews and sprinkle on top of the donuts. So yummy!
    • Make your own Homemade Peanut Butter!

    Tips and Recipe FAQ:

    How long do homemade donuts last?

    On average, these gluten free peanut butter donuts will last 1-2 days. Store them in an airtight container or plastic bag on the counter or in the pantry. If you notice that the donuts have become overly dried out, extra moist or there is mold, then you should throw them away.

    Do donuts have dairy?

    While many varieties of donuts do have dairy, these gluten free baked donuts do not have any dairy. So, if you have any allergies or can’t tolerate dairy or gluten, then these are perfect for you!

    Can you freeze gluten free donuts?

    Yes, absolutely you can freeze gluten free donuts. The best way to go about freezing the donuts is to flash freeze them. To flash freeze, simply lay them on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for 2-3 hours until they are pretty frozen.

    Then you can place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. Then just grab out as many as you need for an easy breakfast or snack.
    You can defrost them by placing the peanut butter donuts on the counter until they are thawed. If you want them warm, toss them in the microwave for 20 seconds or so until they are hot.

    What do you cook donuts in?

    I used a donut maker, but you can also bake the gluten free donuts in a donut pan. Both will give you delicious gluten free donuts with little effort.

    Why are there holes in donuts?

    Have you ever wondered about this? It’s believed that the reason why donuts have holes in the center is so they cook more evenly. Otherwise, when you fry the donuts, the exterior will be crispy while the center is still doughy.

    My donuts are baked instead of fried, so you wouldn’t have this issue. Either way, donuts are fantastic comfort food that’s sold all over the world, and the hole in the center is just normal!

    peanut butter donuts with sprinkles on a rack

    More gluten free donut recipes:

    • Gluten Free Banana Donuts With Chocolate Coconut Walnuts
    • Paleo Apple Cinnamon Donuts With Honey Nectar
    • Easy Gluten Free Vanilla Donuts
    • Dairy-Free Gluten Free Lemon Donuts
    • Egg-Free, Gluten Free, and Dairy-Free Vanilla Donuts

    Recipe

    Easy Gluten Free Peanut Butter Donuts {Baked Not Fried}

    Sandi Gaertner
    A step by step tutorial to teach you how to make gluten free peanut butter donuts with peanut butter icing.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Gluten Free Donut Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 140 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups gluten free flour blend * see note
    • ⅔ cups sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup powdered peanut butter
    • ½ cup milk or non-dairy milk
    • ½ cup peanut butter warmed
    • ¼ cup coconut oil or butter melted
    • 2 eggs

    For the Icing

    • ⅓ cup peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the donut maker (or oven to 350º F if using a donut pan.)
    • Heat the peanut butter and either coconut oil (or butter) so that they are softened (not too hot that it will cook the eggs though.)
    • In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients and whisk to blend.
    • In a smaller bowl, add the wet ingredients and mix.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix.
    • Open the donut maker and spray lightly with coconut oil.
    • Add the batter into each donut cavity and close the lid.
    • Cook 7-8 minutes (check it after 5 minutes b/c different brands donut makers cook differently)
    • Move the donuts to a cooling rack.
    • Mix the icing in a small bowl.
    • Dip each donut into the icing.

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    Notes

    1. You can make these donuts in a donut maker or bake in the oven in a donut pan. Both directions are listed above.
    2. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF, Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend, and Authentic Foods Multi Blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
    3. If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
    4. I used almond milk but other dairy-free kinds of milk will work but I do not recommend canned coconut milk.
    5. These donuts will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Tami

      May 06, 2022 at 4:23 am

      5 stars
      These taste like peanut butter cookies’ these are delicious and easy to make.

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        May 06, 2022 at 12:10 pm

        I am so glad you loved these donuts Tami. They are my husband's favorite too!

        Reply
    2. Kira

      December 03, 2020 at 11:46 am

      Hi! Could I make this recipe using fresh peanut butter and not powdered? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        December 03, 2020 at 12:55 pm

        Hi Kira, you can use regular peanut butter, but keep an eye on the moisture level since this is different than a powdered version.

        Reply
    3. Steve

      September 12, 2020 at 7:30 am

      These donuts are great, but I have a question. I had to add water to the dough and icing because they weren't really workable without it...seems like there should have been additional liquids in the recipe. Any thought? The flavor was great.

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        September 12, 2020 at 8:42 pm

        Hi Steve, thank you for your note. I am in the process of changing recipe programs and it looks like the almond milk wasn't listed. I added it back. I suspect I will have to go review every recipe once the switch is final. Thank you again!

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      • Suz

        December 05, 2020 at 1:34 pm

        Same here... I added some almond milk and pure maple syrup so it wasn't so dry.

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