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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.

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.

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Made these today as muffins (baked 26 minutes). Followed the recipe except I substituted 3/4 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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Why Make These Donuts:

  1. This wholesome breakfast donuts recipe has all of the good stuff!! All of the ingredients are wholesome. Even better, they taste like a dessert!
  2. Kids will love getting mom-approved donuts for breakfast!
  3. I include fun options to vary the flavors.
  4. They freeze well so that you can have them any time.

If you are new to gluten free, I have a ton of great gluten free resources to help you navigate all aspects of gluten free living.

Allergen Information:

This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free.

  • Make these donuts nut-free by omitting the almond flour and adding 1/3 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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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:

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  • 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
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Tips For Sucess

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

Recipe 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:

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  • Dairy-Free Gluten Free Lemon Donuts
  • Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts

Gluten Free Healthy Breakfast Donuts

Sandi Gaertner

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 1/4 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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Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.

This post was updated from an old May 2017 post with more recipe details.

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FAQs

Can you freeze gluten-free donuts? ›

GF donuts last up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 1 month in the freezer. When freezing donuts, wrap individually and place in an airtight bag or container.

How many calories are in a donut? ›

and the size. For example, a French Cruller at Dunkin Donuts has 220 calories and a Glazed Chocolate Donut has 340 calories while an Original Glazed Donut at Krispy Kreme has 190 calories and a Double Dark Chocolate Doughnut has 400 calories, according to the companies' respective websites.

Does Krispy Kreme make gluten free doughnuts? ›

Unfortunately, at this stage we do not have Gluten Free doughnuts available in our stores.

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.

How long does gluten-free donuts last? ›

Gluten-free doughnuts will keep for about two days, stored at room temperature, and tightly wrapped in a plastic bag or airtight container. They'll taste best on day one. After that, they'll still be good but might get a bit dry. Revive them with a quick jolt in the microwave.

What is the unhealthiest type of donut? ›

Apple fritters are among the unhealthiest doughnuts. Just because a doughnut has fruit it it doesn't mean it is a good choice.

Can I eat a donut and still lose weight? ›

So back to the original question, “Can you eat doughnuts and lose weight?” Well, YES. Provided you can account for your daily macronutrient and micronutrient requirements, there's absolutely no reason why you can't enjoy your doughnuts in moderation.

What is the most fattening donut? ›

The Honey Dew Coconut Jelly Stick is the most calorie and sugar-heavy donut on our list with 590 calories and 40 grams of sugar per stick. Not only that, but it has a whopping 680 milligrams of sodium, which is almost a third of the recommended daily limit.

How many calories should I eat to lose weight? ›

In order to lose at least a pound a week, try to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days, and reduce your daily calorie intake by at least 500 calories. However, calorie intake should not fall below 1,200 a day in women or 1,500 a day in men, except under the supervision of a health professional.

How unhealthy is a donut a day? ›

Eating just one doughnut is unlikely to cause any harm. However, unless that doughnut is the only source of sugar in your diet, you might go overboard. Too much sugar can lead to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, insulin resistance and metabolic problems.

How many calories should I eat a day? ›

On average, women need about 1,600 to 2,400 calories each day, and men need 2,000 to 3,000 calories a day -- based on age and activity level. If you figure out that you need 2,000 calories per day, then you need to keep your calorie intake about equal with that number.

What is Robin Hood gluten free flour made from? ›

Get this item with your grocery order. Robin Hood All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend is made from rice flour blended with xanthan gum, pea fibre and potato and tapioca starches. Enjoy all your favourite baked goods without gluten.

Do gluten free donuts have carbs? ›

Katz Gluten Free Glazed Donuts (1 donut) contains 34g total carbs, 34g net carbs, 17g fat, 1g protein, and 300 calories.

What is gluten in donuts? ›

Gluten is a protein found in some grains, including wheat, rye, barley, farro, and spelt. It is common in baked goods such as breads, doughnuts, muffins, and pastries (1). Cross contamination may occur during food production and preparation, so foods that you think are gluten-free may not be.

Does gluten-free dough exist? ›

Bakers now have access to a host of gluten-free ingredients that serve as exceptional binding agents, such as chickpea, almond, rice, buckwheat, and quinoa which usually don't compromise flavor, texture, or shelf-life.

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