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The cake-like doughnuts are lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, rolled in cinnamon sugar. and gluten-free. www.laurenkellynutrition.com
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5 from 12 votes

Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

These Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are baked, not fried and simple to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, treat, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 24 donuts
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour I used Bob's Red Mill
  • 6 teaspoons gluten-free aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unrefined sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ¼ cup coconut oil or butter melted
  • Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
  • ¼ cup unrefined sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a donut pan or muffin tin.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • In a separate bowl, add vanilla, eggs, milk and beat until thoroughly combined.
  • Add coconut oil or butter and beat again until mixed well.
  • Slowly add flour mixture and mix on low until everything is combined.
  • Fill the prepared donut pan or muffin tin and bake for 12–15 minutes. You can also roll them into balls and place on a baking sheet for donut holes.
  • In a small bowl, mic together cinnamon and sugar.
  • Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove from pan and immediately place one side of the doughnut in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. ENJOY!

Notes

To store in the refrigerator: Place cooled cinnamon sugar donuts in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
To store in the freezer: Wrap in parchment paper and place cooled cinnamon sugar donuts in an airtight container or a plastic bag for up to 3 months.
This recipe makes between 24-36 donuts (or muffins) depending on the size of your pans.  

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg