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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!

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Donuts for breakfast?? Absolutely not! Donuts have a bad rap. Sugary, sweet, fried, and unhealthy….but oh so delicious. Kids will love getting mom-approved donuts for breakfast! They also freeze well so that you can have donuts any time.

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.

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.
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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 amazingGluten Free Donuts Recipe | Healthy Breakfast Donuts | Fearless Dining (3)Gluten Free Donuts Recipe | Healthy Breakfast Donuts | Fearless Dining (4)

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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:

  • 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 blenddoesn’t containXanthan 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

Tips For Sucess

1. Do not overmix your donut batter. I do not recommend using a stand mixer to make this recipe.
2. 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!

Step-By-Step Directions:

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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

Love This Recipe?

If you made and enjoyed this recipe, I would be incredibly grateful if you could leave a comment below. Include which flour blend you used. This helps others know this recipe is delicious. Thank you!

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Gluten Free Healthy Breakfast Donuts

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Easy gluten free healthy donuts that are perfect for breakfast.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes, Gluten Free Donut Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 18 donuts

Calories 191 kcal

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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
  • 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 blenddoesn’t containXanthan 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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This post was updated from an old May 2017 post with more recipe details.

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FAQs

Are gluten free donuts healthier? ›

Unfortunately, some gluten-free offerings contain as much or even more sugar, sodium, fat, and calories than their traditional counterparts. A gluten-free donut is still a donut. Processed foods are not the best choice under any circ*mstances.

Can you freeze gluten free donuts? ›

These gluten free donuts can be stored at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. Just keep them in an airtight container, away from heat. It's important that they cool completely first, to prevent them from becoming mushy with moisture. You can also freeze for your donuts.

Are doughnuts a dessert? ›

A quintessentially old-fashioned fried dessert, doughnuts (as they were originally called) are basically ring-shaped portions of dough fried till they are golden brown, crisp on the outside and tender and soft on the inside.

Is A donut a pastry? ›

A doughnut or donut (/ˈdoʊnət/) is a type of pastry made from leavened fried dough. It is popular in many countries and is prepared in various forms as a sweet snack that can be homemade or purchased in bakeries, supermarkets, food stalls, and franchised specialty vendors.

What is the healthiest doughnut to eat? ›

Sugared Donut

The classic sugared donut is also the most nutritious donut on the menu. It has 240 calories, 11g fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 33g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 13g sugars, and 270mg sodium.

Is gluten-free flour less fattening? ›

As the popularity of the gluten-free diet as a weight-loss tool grows, some dietitians have pushed back, saying that gluten-free foods tend to be higher in calories, carbohydrates, and fat (and therefore less suitable for weight loss) than regular, wheat-based foods.

Does Krispy Kreme do gluten free Doughnuts? ›

Wheat flour is used in the base of our classic doughnut recipe. Therefore, all our doughnuts aren't suitable for those requiring a gluten-free diet. All eggs used here at Krispy Kreme are 100% free-range.

Why can't you freeze gluten free bread? ›

Gluten-free baked goods don't tend to stay as fresh for as long as those with gluten, so freezing is a great option. Gluten-free also tends to dry out quicker than gluten-filled baked goods. For best results don't wait longer than a couple of days after baking to freeze.

Can you have yeast if gluten-free? ›

Fresh yeast is naturally gluten free. We are now aware of some brands of dried yeasts that now contain wheat starch in the ingredients so they are not gluten free. We therefore now list dried yeasts on our Food and Drink Information Service that do not contain gluten.

What does the 🍩 mean? ›

It is commonly used to represent real and metaphorical doughnuts, breakfast, bakeries and baked foods, snacks, coffee breaks, The Simpsons, and negative stereotypes of police officers.

Why are donuts eaten in the morning? ›

Part of it is circ*mstantial. Throughout most of American history, baking was a morning routine and donuts were therefore made in the morning. To grab a quick donut to dunk into a cup of strongly brewed coffee made the best of two available products.

Are doughnuts better fried or baked? ›

While many prefer the light and crispy texture of a fried donut, leaving the deep fryer in the cabinet and baking your cake donuts instead makes for healthier, less oily donuts. It's also safer and easier to clean up, given that you don't have to deal with lots of hot oil.

What are donuts without holes called? ›

Jelly Doughnut

These classic doughnuts are typically round without a hole in the middle, and generally leavened with yeast.

What's healthier bagel or donut? ›

Generally, doughnuts are just a little bit healthier than bagels as a breakfast food. The reasoning comes down to two things: carbohydrates and sodium. While this can vary based on the type of doughnut that you have, carbohydrates and sodium are not as high in doughnuts as they are in bagels.

What is the healthiest breakfast pastry? ›

Which pastry is healthier? Pastries made with whole wheat flour and minimal added sugar are the healthiest pastries. You can find whole wheat pastry dough options for both puff pastry and filo pastry, two of the most common pastry dough types.

Is gluten-free generally healthier? ›

So, a gluten-free label doesn't necessarily make a food healthy. If you don't have celiac disease or gastrointestinal irritation, Rajagopal recommends removing highly processed foods from your diet before removing gluten. Add in more fruits, vegetables, whole-grain bread or pasta, and lean proteins.

Is gluten-free more healthier? ›

Many people think a gluten-free diet is a healthy alternative — but it's not. Gluten-free food products often have higher fat or sugar contents to make the food tastier and give them a better consistency. A gluten-free diet is essential for people medically diagnosed with coeliac disease.

Is gluten-free really healthier? ›

Although gluten-free products are proven to be beneficial for those who need them, they're not any healthier than those that contain gluten. And while following a gluten-free diet is safe, keep in mind that any diet that relies heavily on processed foods is unlikely to result in any health benefits.

Does a gluten-free diet make you healthier? ›

A gluten-free diet is essential for those with celiac disease. However, there is little evidence to support its use in people without celiac disease, and it may increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. This protein helps foods hold their shape.

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