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    Home Recipes Donut Recipes

    Guilt Free Gluten Free Donuts {Dairy-Free}

    Published: Jun 10, 2023 by Sandi Gaertner · 74 Comments · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    You are going to love my new guilt-free donut recipe! Imagine delicious baked gluten free donuts that taste like dessert! This is a gluten free breakfast donuts recipe with zero guilt! I also include a vegan egg-free version!

    Gluten free donuts on a rack with an icing drizzle.
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    • Why Make These Donuts:
    • Ingredient Notes:
    • Flavor Variations:
    • Recipe Step-By-Step Directions:
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    Donuts for breakfast?? Absolutely not! Donuts have a bad rap. Sugary, sweet, fried, and unhealthy....but oh so delicious.

    After making Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts earlier in the week, my kids have begged me to make more. I decided to attempt a breakfast donut recipe that is made with wholesome ingredients that any mom would feel good giving in to their kids for breakfast.

    These gluten free donuts are also dairy-free and refined sugar-free too. Will your kids know these are healthy donuts? Not unless you tell them!

    Check out my donut recipes in The Best Gluten Free Donut Recipes post.

    A donut on a white plate next to an espresso.

    Made these today as muffins (baked 26 minutes). Followed the recipe except I substituted ¾ cup honey for the maple syrup. Intolerance issue. Added walnuts and no raisins. Turned out amazing 😋😋"

    Helen H., Facebook

    Why Make These Donuts:

    1. This wholesome breakfast donuts recipe has all of the good stuff!! All of the ingredients are wholesome. Even better, they taste like a dessert!
    2. Kids will love getting mom-approved donuts for breakfast!
    3. I include fun options to vary the flavors.
    4. They freeze well so that you can have them any time.

    If you are new to gluten free, I have a ton of great gluten free resources to help you navigate all aspects of gluten free living.

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    King Arthur, Measure for Measure Flour 3 lbs
    King Arthur, Measure for Measure Flour 3 lbs

    This is one of my favorite gluten-free flour blends for cookies, cakes, pie crust, biscuits, and muffins! (Do not use this flour blend for yeast recipes.)

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    Ingredient Notes:

    Photos of the healthy donut ingredients.
    • 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.
    • Baking Powder - Use aluminum-free.
    • Rolled Oats - Be sure to use certified gluten free oats in this donut recipe with oats.
    • Shredded Coconut - Use unsweetened.
    • Almond Flour - I highly suggest using almond flour and not almond meal. Almond meal is more coarse and will make your donuts grainy.
    • Chia Seeds - Stealth protein!
    • Flaxseed Meal - Full of omega 3s!
    • Raisins - They add just the right amount of sweetness.
    • Non-Dairy Milk - I used almond milk, but any plant-based milk works.
    • Eggs - Use size large eggs.
    • Applesauce - Use plain or cinnamon flavored.
    • Maple Syrup - Use pure maple syrup.
    • Coconut Oil - You can also use other types of oil.
    • Raisins

    Allergen Information:

    This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free.

    • Make these donuts nut-free by omitting the almond flour and adding ⅓ cup additional gluten free flour blend. Make sure to use a different milk that isn't almond or nut-based.
    • Make these donuts egg-free (vegan) using Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer. Other brands, like Just Egg, may work; I haven't tested them.
    Donuts on a rack with an icing drizzle.

    Tips For Sucess

    • Do not overmix your donut batter. I do not recommend using a stand mixer to make this recipe.
    • Every flour blend has a different grain-to-starch ratio. This can affect how much liquid you need. Adjust the wet and dry ingredients so they look like my photos below.

    Flavor Variations:

    1. Add dried cranberries or blueberries instead of raisins to this gluten free donut recipe with almond flour.
    2. Add in some chopped pecans or walnuts for even more protein!
    3. Feel free to add a few chocolate chips if your kids are really picky eaters.
    4. If it is around the holidays, add a teaspoon of pumpkin spice!

    Recipe Step-By-Step Directions:

    Wet and dry ingredients being mixed for a gluten free donuts recipe.

    Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add your dry ingredients and whisk to blend.

    Step 2: In a smaller bowl, add the wet ingredients and mix. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix.

    A photo of the donut batter in a mixing bowl.

    Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix them into a batter.

    One thing you will notice is this donut batter is thick, much thicker than other donut recipes I have posted. That is because it is jam-packed with nutritious ingredients.

    The donut batter in the donut maker.

    Note this photo of the batter in the donut maker is from my pumpkin donuts recipe. I forgot to snap a photo of the donut batter cooking, but I thought it was important to show you a picture to see all the steps to make these.

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    Babycakes Donut Maker, Mini
    Babycakes Donut Maker, Mini

    I love making donuts in this BabyCakes Donut Maker. It is so easy to use, and the donuts cook in just 3 minutes. Clean-up is easy too!

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    Step 4: If you make these donuts in a donut maker, it will take 5-8 minutes per batch.

    Step 5: If baking these in a donut pan, you will need to bake for 20-25 minutes at 350º F (depending on how high you fill the donut sections in the pan.).

    You can also bake them as muffins!

    Recipe FAQ:

    How long do these donuts take to bake?

    As a result of the thicker batter, these breakfast donuts take a bit longer to cook in the donut maker, but they are still moist and flavorful.

    How do you store these donuts?

    These donuts will keep fresh for up to 4 days in an airtight container or in a zip-style freezer bag for up to 4 months in the freezer.

    How do you thaw the frozen donuts?

    Thaw the donuts in the microwave oven for 30 seconds or leave them on the counter for 30 minutes.

    A mini donut with icing on a small white plate.

    More Gluten Free Donuts Recipes:

    • The Best Gluten Free Donuts Recipes You Need To Try
    • Easy Gluten Free Vanilla Donuts
    • Dairy-Free Gluten Free Lemon Donuts
    • Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts

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    Donuts on a rack with an icing drizzle.

    Gluten Free Healthy Breakfast Donuts

    Sandi Gaertner
    Easy gluten free healthy donuts that are perfect for breakfast.
    4.94 from 49 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Gluten Free Donut Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 donuts
    Calories 191 kcal

    *As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup gluten free flour blend * see note
    • ½ cup almond flour * see note
    • ¼ cup gluten free oats * see note
    • ½ cup lightly sweetened shredded coconut
    • ¼ cup ground flaxmeal
    • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder aluminum-free
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • dash salt
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • ½ cup applesauce
    • 2 large eggs
    • ⅔ cup melted coconut oil
    • 4 tablespoons water
    • ½ cup raisins

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, add dry ingredients and whisk to blend.
    • In a medium bowl, add all wet ingredients and mix well.
    • Plug in the Babycakes Donut Maker to heat.
    • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well.
    • You will notice this dough is thicker than my other donut recipes. That is ok, it will add another minute or two to cooking...but these are still moist and delicious.
    • Spray coconut oil into donut sections of donut maker.
    • Add a spoon full of dough into each donut section in the donut maker.
    • Close the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes until done.
    • Move to cooling rack.

    For A Donut Pan:

    • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
    • Add the donut batter to a piping bag or sandwich baggie with the corner removed.
    • Pipe into a greased donut pan.
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes (depending on the size of the donut pan.)

    Notes

    1. 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.
    2. If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain Xanthan Gum or Guar Gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
    3. I highly suggest using almond flour and not almond meal. Almond meal is more coarse and will make your donuts grainy.
    4. Be sure to use certified gluten free oats.
    5. To make this recipe nut-free, omit the almond flour and substitute an additional ¼ cup gluten free flour blend.
    6. These donuts will keep up to 4 days in an airtight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

    SPECIAL NOTE

    Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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    Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.

    This post was updated from an old May 2017 post with more recipe details.

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    1. Jeannine V

      June 28, 2023 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe since it requires clean ingredients and no added sugar. I added a bit of cinnamon in mine. The texture is great as well!

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        June 29, 2023 at 11:58 pm

        I am so glad you loved the recipe, thank you so much!

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