If you love donuts but want a healthier version that doesn't give up flavor, these paleo apple cinnamon donuts with a honey nectar drizzle are perfect for you. These donuts are a delicious way to celebrate National Donut Day!
Check out all of the Best Gluten Free Donut Recipes on my blog! You can also see our favorite gluten free apple recipes where you will find both sweet and savory apple recipes.
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Today we are having gluten free apple donuts for breakfast and we have NO guilt!
My kids are so excited we are breaking the rules today. Breakfast needs to be fun, but my biggest rule is that breakfast must have protein and not too much sugar. Nothing is worse than sitting through your first class and your tummy starts to rumble.
(This post was sponsored by Truvia, but all opinions are my own.)
I love that these paleo donuts are made with all the healthy stuff....almond flour, cassava flour, egg, almond milk...and they are sweetened with Truviaยฎ Nectar. Use it anywhere you would use honey! This nectar has 50% less calories than sugar!
Have you tried stevia leaf? Truviaยฎ Nectar is made with stevia leaf extract, the sweetest part of the stevia leaf. This nectar is ideal for use in foods and beverages where honey sweetness is desired with fewer calories.
You can use it anywhere honey is used, including hot and cold beverages, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, baked goods, sauces and dressings and more!
And aren't these gluten free donuts worth it?
Instructions:
Mix my dry ingredients and wet ingredients up separately.
The batter should be a little thick, but not too thick. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes. See all of the delicious apple chunks? they are the highlight of this donut recipe!
What kinds of apples do you use in baking?
I like to use apples that are on the tart side for baking. Here are some of my favorites:
- Granny Smith
- Pink Lady
- Jonagold
Can you use a donut pan?
I make my donuts in my BabyCakes Donut Maker. They taste fried, but these are just as healthy as baked donuts. You can also use a donut pan and bake these, they will taste just as good :-).
TIP: If you use a donut pan, spray coconut oil in the pan and it will help give a little crispness to your donuts.
How long do donuts take to bake?
If you are using a donut maker, the donuts are ready in 5-7 minutes. If you are baking your paleo donuts in a donut pan, it will take 22 minutes.
More Delicious Paleo Donut Recipes To Try:
- Gluten Free Lemon Donuts
- Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts
- Gluten Free Banana Donuts (aka Chunky Monkey!)
- Gluten Free Breakfast Donuts
๐ Recipe
Paleo Apple Cinnamon Donuts with Honey Nectar
Easy paleo apple cinnamon donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cassava flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- dash salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 chopped apple, peeled first
- 1/4 cup Truvia Nectar, more used if you want a drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the BabyCakes Donut maker, or your oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, whisk all wet ingredients together.
- Take a large bowl, add all dry ingredients. Whisk to blend.
- Pour the web ingredients into the dry ingredients and add apple.
- Mix well.
- Add to sections of the donut maker or pan and cook 4 minutes in the donut maker, or until done in the oven. (*Please note, I am not listing cook time for using the oven. Many people have a mini donut pan, but most use a large donut pan and the cooking times vary between donut size.)
Notes
1. Let the donut batter sit for 10 minutes before adding to the donut maker. This will help the consistency of the donuts.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 137Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 132mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 3g
Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
connie
Can I substitute Sunflower flour for the almond flour? Allergic to almonds.
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Connie, I have never seen sunflower flour, but I assume it is moist like almond flour and that it should be fine to use!!
Cristie | Little Big H
I;m always looking for healthier versions so I love this. Can't wait to give them a try.
Sandi Gaertner
I hope you love them as much as we did Cristie ๐
Ginny
Yes, I want to make those big fat apple donuts! I need to get one of those Baby Cakes Donut Makers. I do bake mine but I would love to try this appliance too. Thanks for the recipe!
Kristen
These seriously look amazing. I can't wait to make these!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Kristen ๐
Dahn
Honey nectar drizzle!?! I'm sold!!! I love donuts and these are a must plus I am really interested in finding truvia nectar, I am looking for that next time I am at the store
Sandi Gaertner
I hope you like it Dahn!!
Ambra Torelli
They look spectacular!! I cannot believe these are grain free and I can't wait to try out your recipe!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Sandi Gaertner
I hope you like them Ambra ๐
Bethany @ athletic avocado
These donuts looks sooooo fluffy and delish! I have a baby cakes donut pan so I will make these soon!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Bethany ๐
Alisa
I can't believe how fluff these are! Most paleo baked goods seem quite dense, but these look like a real treat!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Alisa...I think it is the Cassava flour mixed with almond flour that keeps them light and fluffy.
Sarah @ Accidentally Crunchy
I don't know how you keep your babycakes trays so tidy when you make donuts! I love that gadget, but it is a disaster by the time I am finished, though I guess donuts do turn out a bit more cleanly than when I make waffles ๐
Yummy looking recipe!
Sandi Gaertner
Clean up is a challenge because I am always afraid to get the bottom wet...so far it has made a lot of donuts without breaking though.
Megan | Allergy Free Alaska
Sandi, seriously..... these look delectable! That drizzle.... wow! I want to eat a few of those!
Sandi Gaertner
Awww, thank you Megan ๐
Cricket Plunkett
These look incredible, I really need to buy a donut pan!
Sandi Gaertner
I can definitely recommend it ๐
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
Recipes like this make me with I had a donut mold.. YUM! Or maybe with practice I could make them anyway ๐
I love that honey drizzle!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Sarah ๐
Evi
I love the Truvia Nectar! Your donuts look great as well!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Evi. This was my first time trying the nectar and it works in so many recipes. What do you like to use it in?
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion
What a delicious donuts! And that honey drizzle. I would eat them quickly!
Sandi Gaertner
Enjoy Ilona ๐
Silvia
I've never eaten a donut in my entire life, I would love to give these a try.
Sandi Gaertner
I would send some...donuts are awesome!
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These donuts look so good and I agree with you about breakfast needs to be protein packed. Loving that these are low sugar and gluten free. Pinning ๐
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Stephanie ๐
Savannah
Mmmmmm, these look soooo good, and have come at a PERFECT time as I was just browsing for some donut recipes this morning. I've not heard of Truvia before, but I wonder if these would come out just as good with maple syrup instead. They're literally making my mouth water-can't wait to try one. Thanks for sharing! <3
Sandi Gaertner
I really like that Truvia is a combination of stevia and honey...I can easily see it substituting for maple syrup.
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
I love that these are Paleo and use only ten ingredients!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Chrystal ๐