Gluten Free Cinnamon Spice Donuts
These baked donuts are soft, spiced and perfect for cozy mornings or weekend baking. With simple ingredients and a sweet glaze, they’re easy to make and taste like a bakery treat.
Servings: 8 donuts
Equipment
- Donut Pan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups gluten-free flour a blend with xanthan gum - I like Bob’s Red Mill’s 1-to-1 blend
- ½ Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoon baking powder
- ½ Cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ¾ Cup applesauce
- nonstick cooking spray
For the Cinnamon Glaze
- 1 Cup powdered sugar
- ⅓ Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Pinch nutmeg
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Teaspoon milk or dairy-free alternative
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a donut pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the gluten free flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and granulated sugar.
- Add in the vanilla extract, eggs and applesauce. Stir until just combined.
- Add the donut batter to a piping bag or plastic Ziploc bag. Cut the end of the bag and pipe into a prepared donut plan.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until set.
- While the donuts are baking, prepare the glaze. In a separate bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, ground cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg. Add in the vanilla extract and stir.
- Slowly add in the milk a little at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Once the donuts have finished baking, cool slightly. Dip in cinnamon glaze and let it set on a wire cooling rack.
- Serve warm with your favourite cup of coffee or hot apple cider.
Notes
Use a piping bag: It’s easier to get even donuts into the pan.
Don’t overmix: Stir the batter just until combined to avoid dense donuts.
Glaze while warm: Dipping while slightly warm helps the glaze set beautifully.
Don’t overmix: Stir the batter just until combined to avoid dense donuts.
Glaze while warm: Dipping while slightly warm helps the glaze set beautifully.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
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