If you love gluten free desserts, these gluten free vanilla donuts are going to make your mouth water! Full of vanilla flavor, you will be hooked on these baked vanilla pudding donuts.
Moist and delicious with a bit of crispiness on the outside…you will want to make these donuts again and again!
While you are here, check out The BEST Gluten Free Donuts Recipes on my blog!
This is part two of my gigantic donut binge last week :-).
Every now and then I just NEED gluten free donuts. Nobody in my family seemed to mind helping me out with this problem.
Mr. Fearless Dining was out of town, thank goodness. He is trying so hard to stay away from the sweets I make. It is hard when we both work from home and I am making something hard to resist. I don’t think he knows what he missed last week, so I am crossing my fingers he doesn’t see this post. (Don’t tattle on me!)
And if you are a true vanilla lover, you need to try this Simple 3 Ingredient French Vanilla Mousse and this Easy Hack for Quick and Delicious Rice Pudding.
These gluten free vanilla pudding donuts are just the bomb. There are a few words to describe how good they are. These gluten free vanilla donuts are that good!!
Moist, crispy on the edges, bursting with vanilla flavors…they are definitely memorable.
Vanilla pudding mix in baking
The secret to this moist, delicious gluten free vanilla donut recipe is the pudding. It adds a whole new level of yumminess to this simple gluten free donut recipe. I used pudding mix in this gluten free vanilla raspberry bundt cake recipe and it is so good!
A note about the pudding I used. I used regular pudding and not the instant mix. I don’t know if it makes a difference, but I wanted to let you know so you knew what to shop for on your next trip to the grocery store.
I received a message from a reader who lives abroad and I didn’t realize you can’t get pudding mix in many countries. If this is the case for you, or if you would like to make your own homemade DIY pudding mix I am recommending this recipe because it is naturally gluten free. I recommend adding a 1/3 cup to this recipe.
What pudding mix is gluten free?
Jello brand pudding mix is gluten free. You can also use Simply Delish or Vivian’s brand, which is also dairy-free.
How to make gluten free vanilla donuts:
Add your dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend. In a smaller bowl, add your wet ingredients and mix well.
Pour your wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix. Try not to overmix the batter, just mix until barely mixed. This will make your donuts a bit fluffier.
Add your donut batter to the donut maker.
How do you use a donut maker?
I know I talk about my donut maker a lot. (I see that Babycakes redesigned their donut maker so it looks a little different than this. Both work the same. This is what I use to make donuts. Luckily, these are not fried so they are a lot healthier to eat 🙂
I like to spray a little coconut oil on the donut maker so it makes the outside of the donuts a little crispy, just like they were fried. This donut maker will cook your donuts in just 4-5 minutes!
Can you use a donut pan to bake these donuts?
You can definitely use a donut pan to make this gluten free vanilla donut recipe. I highly recommend spraying it with coconut oil for a little crisp to the outside of the donuts. Bake the donuts for 20-25 minutes at 350F degrees.
What are good gluten free flour blends for making donuts?
I have used three different flour blends in this recipe with great success. I have used King Arthur GF Measure for Measure, Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 GF Blend, and Authentic Foods MultiBlend. If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain Xanthan Gum, you will need to add 1 teaspoon.
How long will these donuts keep fresh?
These gluten free vanilla donuts will keep 2-3 days in an airtight container…but note they will soften and lose their slightly crisp outsides.
Can you freeze these donuts?
Yes, you can easily freeze these donuts. I toss them into a freezer ziplock bag and freeze them. Note they will lose their crispy outsides when freezing. To thaw the donuts, just take them out of the freezer and let them warm to room temperature…though my kids will eat them frozen too!
More delicious gluten free donuts to try:
- Don’t tell the kids these gluten free donuts are healthy! Healthy Gluten Free Breakfast Donuts are that good!
- Gluten Free Peanut Butter Donuts are made for peanut butter lovers!
- If you love pumpkin and spice, these ahhhmazing Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts are so good, eat them all year long!
- Gluten Free Banana (aka Chunky Monkey) Donuts are full of ripe banana, chocolate, and nuts!
Gluten Free Vanilla Donuts
Easy gluten free vanilla pudding donuts
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup gluten free flour blend, (*Note, my flour blend has xanthan gum included. If yours doesn't, add 1 teaspoon.)
- 1 box vanilla pudding, (check the ingredients to ensure it is gluten free. I used Jello brand NOT instant.)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- dash salt
- Icing, sprinkles ,etc. (I used Wilton brand)
Instructions
- Preheat the Babycakes donut maker.
- In a mixer, add wet ingredients and mix on low speed.
- Gradually add in flour, pudding, sugar, and salt.
- Continue to mix on low speed until blended.
- Spoon batter into each donut cup in the donut maker.
- Cook 3-4 minutes until done.
- Remove from the donut maker onto a cooling rack.
- When cool, drizzle with icing.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 237Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 131mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 5g
(* This post was updated from an older May 2018 post with more details on making this recipe.)
Ms Ali
Hi, I live in a country where the pudding mix isn’t available, any substitutes you can advice on.
Thankyou!
Sandi Gaertner
I did a quick search and found this recipe so you can make your own. I can’t put links in comments so I will add it to the pudding section of the post for you.
meg
i realized i just found this and this may sound like a silly question but stick of butter would be how much?
thank you and LOVE your blog was recently told i wasn’t able to eat gluten so this made my day thank you!!!
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Meg, one stick of butter equals 1/2 cup. Enjoy 🙂
Susie D.
Hi, Sandi:
These look amazing. Do you use the small box of vanilla pudding or the large box?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Susie, I used the big box. I don’t think the small box is the no-cook one and no-cook is the one I used.
suzie
I’m not gluten free, but one of my closest friends is. I tried these out and they are delicious! So I’m making them for her bridal shower. Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
Sandi Gaertner
I am so glad you love this recipe Suzie, thank you for coming back to let me know 🙂
Cynthia
I added half a mashed banana to my mixture. The donuts were amazing. Tasted like banana bread donuts.
Sandi Gaertner
What a delicious idea Cynthia!! Thank you for sharing your idea with everyone.
Jenn
Simple and yummy! I made a few mods… FWIW, instant pudding seemed to work fine!
-Wasn’t sure if butter should be softened or melted, so I softened.
-Used lemon instant pudding.
-I don’t have xanthan gum, so used a shy 2 tsp. of psyllium powder.
-Added @ 1 tbsp of milk since batter was still pretty thick; next time I’ll melt the butter and see if that makes a difference.
-Baked in regular size Wilton donut pans at 350 for 11 mins (I don’t have a babycakes) and got 10 donuts, but I was conservative on the batter, so probably less next time ;-).
I have some other puddings in the pantry that should be used, so guess what I’ll be making for work snacks!? Bonus: this is the first GF recipe (admittedly, I haven’t done a ton) that the end product hasn’t seemed a little dry.
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much for letting me know Jenn. I am so glad the substitutes worked well.
Sherry
If you don’t have a donut maker can you bake them in a donut pan in the oven??
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Sherry, you can easily make them in a donut pan in your oven…Enjoy 🙂
Sara
This may be a dippy question, but do you make the pudding and add it or do you just use the mix?
Thanks! So glad I found your blog. My son and I were recently diagnosed with celiac and I’m trying to find creative ways to get through. 🙂
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Sara, Your question isn’t dippy at all. I use the pudding mix. I don’t make pudding. I am so glad my blog is helpful. Thank you so much, you made my day 🙂
Jackie raga
I am allergic to all nuts. So what could I use instead of almond flour
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Jackie, you can totally make this without nut flour. Just use 3/4 cup gluten free flour for the recipe.
Sara | Life's Little Sweets
These are so pretty! Pinning and sharing!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Sara 🙂
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I have that same donut maker and I love it! These are so tasty looking and I love that you added pudding to them!
Sandi Gaertner
I am glad you like the donut maker too…it is so easy, even my kids now make donuts.
swayam
what perfect treats Sandi!! LOVE them. and your pics are amazing. Pinning!!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Swayem 🙂
Heather Kinnaird
doughnuts are absolutely my weakness, and these would be really hard to pass up
Sandi Gaertner
Agreed 🙂
Amber @ Slim Pickin's Kitchen
These are so pretty! Donuts are one indulgence I can usually avoid, but I’m not sure if I’d be able to avoid these. I love, love, love funfetti cake, and these look like they’d taste just like it. Yum!
Sandi Gaertner
LOL, I have no will power. I do have some healthy breakfast donuts on my blog that wouldn’t make you feel so guilty 🙂
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
I just have a donut pan and not a maker but I’m definitely trying these out – my girls would love them!
Sandi Gaertner
I hope they like them Sharon 🙂
Amanda | The Chunky Chef
Those look SO fun and yummy!!! Cute donut maker too 🙂
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Amanda 🙂
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer
I wish I could live off doughnuts 🙂 These look so decadent and perfect from my mother-in-law!
Sandi Gaertner
We think alike Kacey 🙂
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
I think I need a donut maker!!! You keep making these and I am dying. Time to invest.
Sandi Gaertner
I will bring some in May 🙂
Simon
Your donuts look stunning! If they are half as good as your photography skills I would die to taste them 🙂 Need to make these one day! Maybe an idea to surprise the kids this weekend!
Thanks!
Sandi Gaertner
You are so sweet to say that. I would say they taste better than the picture 🙂
Oana @AdoreFoods
Everyone needs a donut from time to time! Would love a couple of yours right now! They look fantastic
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Oana 🙂
Laura / I Heart Naptime
Oh, yum! I haven’t thought of adding pudding mix to my baked donuts – that looks ans sounds delicious!
Sandi Gaertner
The pudding adds a lot of moistness, which makes these hard to resist 🙂
laura O|PetiteAllergyTreats
Lol! My husband doesn’t want sweets around either. I’m not complaining about all the donuts, keep ’em coming! These look so light and fluffy. Pinned and Yum’d
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Laura 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
These are so cute ad so simple!!! A classic doughnut for any occasion 😉
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Rebecca 🙂
Jamie | The Kitchenarium
These look wonderful! I am always on the hunt for delicious gluten free goodies. I can’t wait to make these for brunch!
Sandi Gaertner
I hope you like them Jamie 🙂
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
That Babycakes donut maker is so cute!!! These donuts look freaking amazing! Love that they’re gluten free AND have vanilla pudding 🙂
Sandi Gaertner
I love my donut maker…it really makes donuts look perfect.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Omg these look so yummy!! Are they seriously gluten-free wow! I will have to try these this weekend!
Sandi Gaertner
I hope you like them Sam 🙂