Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are baked and made with almond flour. You only need 8 ingredients to make this healthy donut recipe!
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Why you'll love this gluten-free donut recipe
One bowl recipe - All you need is one bowl and a handful of ingredients to make these gluten free donuts.
You can have fresh almond flour donuts in less than 20 minutes!
Light and fluffy - These donuts have a moist cake-like texture that is irresistible!
They pair great with a cup of coffee or tea!
You can eat them for breakfast, as a snack or for dessert!
Lower in sugar - These donuts have 8 grams of unrefined sugar (from pure maple syrup and coconut sugar). A donut from a bakery has between 15-30 grams of sugar!
This is the perfect fall donut recipe!
Ingredients in gluten free baked donuts
- almond flour - I don’t recommend almond meal.
- baking powder (gluten free)
- ground cinnamon
- eggs at room temperature - Room temperature eggs blend into the batter more easily.
- pure maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- avocado oil spray or oil spray of choice (for greasing pan)
Ingredients in Cinnamon Sugar topping
- coconut sugar - You can use cane sugar if you don’t have coconut sugar.
- ground cinnamon
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
Almond flour vs almond meal
Almond flour is made from almonds that have been ground with their skins removed. It's finer and more “flour-like.”
Almond meal is made from almonds that have been ground with their skins left on. It is grainier.
I recommend almond flour for this recipe. You can get a giant 3 pound bag from Amazon for about $13. Shop HERE.
how to make gluten-free donuts with cinnamon sugar
- First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray your donut pan with oil spray very well to keep the donuts from sticking.
In a mixing bowl combine almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla extract to form the donut batter. Use a whisk for this.
- Spoon about ¼ cup of the batter into each donut mold.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 9-12 minutes.
- As the donuts are baking, make the cinnamon sugar mixture. Combine coconut sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Remove the donut pan from the oven when the donuts are done baking.
- Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the top of the donuts right away. Sprinkle about ½ teaspoon over each donut and use the back of the spoon to rub it in.
- Allow the donuts to cool, remove from the donut pan and enjoy!
Expert Tips
Properly measure flour by spooning the flour into the measuring cup. Then, level off the top of the cup with a knife. Do not place the measuring cup into the bag and scoop. You could end up with more flour than needed.
It's important to spray the donut pan very well or the donuts will be difficult to remove from the pan.
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the donuts as soon as they come out of the oven. If you wait for them to cool, the cinnamon sugar won't stick.
Storage and freezing directions
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within 2 days. To freeze, wrap each individual donut in plastic wrap. Place the donuts into a freezer bag. Keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Equipment
- donut pan
Ingredients
Ingredients in Gluten Free Baked Donuts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (gluten free)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil spray or oil spray of choice - (for greasing pan)
Ingredients in Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar - (You can use cane sugar if you don’t have coconut sugar.)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray your donut pan with oil spray very well to keep the donuts from sticking.
- In a mixing bowl combine almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla extract to form the donut batter. Use a whisk for this.
- Spoon about ¼ cup of the batter into each donut mold. Bake at 350 degrees F for 9-12 minutes.
- As the donuts are baking, make the cinnamon sugar mixture. Combine coconut sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Remove the donut pan from the oven when the donuts are done baking.
- Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the top of the donuts right away. Sprinkle about ½ teaspoon over each donut and use the back of the spoon to rub it in.
- Allow the donuts to cool, remove from the donut pan and enjoy!
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Mandy Abke
Can’t wait to try!!!
I have a feeling you're going to love them! - Krista <3
Gina
Simple, easy, quick recipe for doughnuts. Two thumbs up!
Thank you, Gina! So happy you liked the doughnuts! – Krista <3
Amy
Just made these. They are delicious!!! Thank you, love your recipes X
Yay!! Thanks, Amy. 🙂
Kim
These look delicious 😋. How should they be stored and how long will they last?
Hi, Kim! I typically make my treats and leave them in an air-tight container on the counter for a couple of days and then I individually wrap and freeze to enjoy whenever I want a treat. 🙂 – Krista <3
Niki
These were excellent! Super simple to eat and such a treat (but not overly sweet). Loved them!
Awesome! Thank you so much, Niki! 🙂 – Krista <3
Tawni
These were a Huge Hit with my family over Christmas! I plugged this into My Fitness Pal & they came up as having 58 cals & 3 g protein each. I subbed Birch Benders Monk Fruit Maple Syrup for regular maple syrup as that’s what I had on hand. Delicious!!
WOW that is awesome to read! So glad you were able to enjoy the recipe with your family. 🙂 - Krista <3
Mary
Highly recommend giving these a try! I saw this recipe in October of last year, and they have been a staple in my house ever since. Easy to make and delicious!
Awesome!! Thanks, Mary. 🙂
Theresa
Can you use regular flour? Nut allergies here.
Unfortunately, regular flour cannot be used as a 1:1 sub for this recipe.
Nikaelly Vieira de Lima
I made this recipe using a cupcake pan instead a doughnut pan and worked very well. I used honey and demerara sugar instead of Mapple Syrup and coconut sugar, because I'm from Brazil and here, Mapple Syrup is too expensive.
I love the cupcakes/doughnuts and this recipe is too easy!
Thank you for this <3
I want to try to make them as cupcakes now! 🙂 Cinnamon Sugar Cupcakes - YUM! – Krista <3
Luciana Reyes
These donuts were delicious, the cinnamon was immaculate I loved it, thank you for sharing your recopies with us.
Of course!! 🙂
Sang
Amazing!!!
Sang
Could have these daily!!
Tawni Miller
I started making these over Christmas and they were a hit and I’m still making them especially on the weekends when I want to snuggle up by the fireplace with a cup of coffee and a good book! Great, healthy, comfort food!
Yay! Thank you, Tawni! So glad the doughnuts are a hit. 🙂
Lauren
Hi Krista! So sorry to have to ask about a substitution, but I love how healthy and simple your recipe is! I have everything listed, except almond flour. Would oat flour or a gluten free flour blend (like Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour) be able to substitute the almond flour? Thank you!
Hi Lauren! I have only tested this recipe with almond flour. I can't guarantee that you would achieve the same texture. Typically, oat flour/Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour would not be a 1:1 sub with almond flour.
Lauren
Got it, thank you so much for the feedback! I’m browsing more of your recipes 🙂
Enjoy! 🙂
Laraine Y
Tried your recipe but a few small changes. Substituted Carey's Sugar Free and also used Truvia sugar to reduce sugar intake. They came out real good but with only
60 calories each instead of the 130+ . We will try your other recipes as they intice us.
So glad you enjoyed!