What kid(or adult!) can resist a freshly baked donut? These gluten-free, dairy-free & grain-free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are so easy & delicious plus they're packed with nutrition! They're super fluffy and light with just the right amount of sweetness.
Gluten-Free and Grain-Free Donuts!
One of the first additions to our kitchen after our daughter was diagnosed with Celiac Disease was a donut pan! It made me feel so happy and empowered being able to make her treats that she couldn't have anymore. Back in 2011, gluten-free products and bakeries weren't widely available like they are today. So I spent a lot of time in the kitchen perfecting treats for birthdays, holidays and other celebrations throughout the year.
Although gluten free substitutes are everywhere these days, nothing beats a homemade treat. It not only saves money, but you can control the ingredients in any way you need or want. After realizing how many rice products we consume in a day, I've been trying to bake with alternative flours more often. These Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are grain-free using almond flour which means they're packed with protein. I'm all for healthier donuts, who's with me?!
I love buying almond flour in bulk at Costco. You can get a 3lb bag for only twelve dollars!
My kids love these cinnamon sugar donuts and they love to help make them too. The batter comes together easily without using a mixer, pour it right into a donut pan and let the oven do the work. Sprinkling them afterwards with the cinnamon sugar topping might be the best part. Soooo delicious!!
I hope you're craving donuts now because it's time to bake!
Grain-Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Equipment
- Donut Pans
Ingredients
Donut Batter
- 1ยฝ cups Almond Flour
- 4 tablespoon Coconut Flour
- ยฝ cup Tapioca Flour
- ยฝ cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ยฝ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 4 Eggs
- 2 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- ยผ cup Extra Virgin Coconut Oil melted
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Glaze
- 2 tablespoon Melted Coconut Oil or Butter
- ยผ cup Coconut Sugar or Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ยฐ and grease your donut pan.
- In a mixing bowl, make the donut batter by mixing eggs, oil, sugar and vinegar.
- In a separate bowl, mix together your dry ingredients. Then mix with your wet ingredients.
- Scoop batter into each donut mold about halfway to ยพ full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool 5-10 minutes before adding the glaze.
- Add the glaze by brushing the melted oil on the top of each donut. Combine the sugar plus 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl and then sprinkle donuts with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Looking for more gluten-free sweet treats? Check out these yummy recipes!
- Sweet Loren S'mores Cookie Bake
- Cinnamon Apple Thumbprint Cookies
- Paleo Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie Bars
Kathy Scheible says
Looks yummy. I have everything but...my tapioca does not say starch on it. Is it the same thing?
thrivingglutenfree says
Yes! Sorry, it will say tapioca flour! I'll change that ๐