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Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Sep 10, 2020 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · 32 Comments

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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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Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts on cooling rack.

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 donuts

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.

Stacked gluten free donuts.

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

Donut pan sprayed with oil.
  • First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray your donut pan with oil spray very well to keep the donuts from sticking.
Whisking gluten free donut batter in a bowl.

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.

Donut pan filled with donut batter.
  • Spoon about ¼ cup of the batter into each donut mold.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 9-12 minutes.
Putting cinnamon sugar on donuts.
  • 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.

Tools Needed for this recipe

  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • kitchen utensils
  • donut pan

More gluten free baking recipes

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  • Healthy Coffee Cake
  • Gluten Free Olive Oil Cake
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  • Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Bread

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Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts on cooling rack.

Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are baked and made with almond flour. You only need 8 ingredients to make this healthy donut recipe!
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 donuts
Calories 170 kcal

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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Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 79mg3%
Potassium 45mg1%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 80IU2%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 111mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Mandy Abke

    September 11, 2020 at 4:53 pm

    Can’t wait to try!!!

    Reply
    • krista

      September 13, 2020 at 3:01 am

      I have a feeling you're going to love them! - Krista <3

      Reply
    • Gina

      September 14, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      Simple, easy, quick recipe for doughnuts. Two thumbs up!

      Reply
      • krista

        September 16, 2020 at 3:34 pm

        Thank you, Gina! So happy you liked the doughnuts! – Krista <3

        Reply
    • Amy

      March 20, 2021 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these. They are delicious!!! Thank you, love your recipes X

      Reply
      • krista

        March 21, 2021 at 3:21 pm

        Yay!! Thanks, Amy. 🙂

        Reply
  2. Kim

    September 25, 2020 at 2:26 pm

    These look delicious 😋. How should they be stored and how long will they last?

    Reply
    • krista

      September 25, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      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

      Reply
  3. Niki

    September 26, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    These were excellent! Super simple to eat and such a treat (but not overly sweet). Loved them!

    Reply
    • krista

      September 28, 2020 at 2:30 am

      Awesome! Thank you so much, Niki! 🙂 – Krista <3

      Reply
      • Tawni

        January 02, 2021 at 12:20 pm

        5 stars
        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!!

        Reply
        • krista

          January 05, 2021 at 11:18 am

          WOW that is awesome to read! So glad you were able to enjoy the recipe with your family. 🙂 - Krista <3

          Reply
          • Mary

            May 05, 2021 at 2:57 pm

            5 stars
            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!

          • krista

            May 06, 2021 at 9:02 am

            Awesome!! Thanks, Mary. 🙂

  4. Theresa

    October 04, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    Can you use regular flour? Nut allergies here.

    Reply
    • krista

      October 07, 2020 at 3:28 am

      Unfortunately, regular flour cannot be used as a 1:1 sub for this recipe.

      Reply
  5. Nikaelly Vieira de Lima

    January 06, 2021 at 2:06 pm

    5 stars
    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

    Reply
    • krista

      January 07, 2021 at 8:45 am

      I want to try to make them as cupcakes now! 🙂 Cinnamon Sugar Cupcakes - YUM! – Krista <3

      Reply
  6. Luciana Reyes

    April 20, 2021 at 9:50 am

    These donuts were delicious, the cinnamon was immaculate I loved it, thank you for sharing your recopies with us.

    Reply
    • krista

      April 20, 2021 at 9:58 am

      Of course!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sang

    April 20, 2021 at 1:29 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing!!!

    Reply
  8. Sang

    April 20, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    Could have these daily!!

    Reply
  9. Tawni Miller

    April 29, 2021 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • krista

      April 29, 2021 at 1:18 pm

      Yay! Thank you, Tawni! So glad the doughnuts are a hit. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Lauren

    October 01, 2021 at 6:31 am

    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!

    Reply
    • krista

      October 01, 2021 at 8:27 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        October 01, 2021 at 3:24 pm

        Got it, thank you so much for the feedback! I’m browsing more of your recipes 🙂

        Reply
        • krista

          October 02, 2021 at 9:06 am

          Enjoy! 🙂

          Reply
  11. Laraine Y

    September 14, 2022 at 8:13 am

    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.

    Reply
    • krista

      September 14, 2022 at 8:31 am

      So glad you enjoyed!

      Reply

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