Strawberry Donuts

These Strawberry Donuts are soft, fluffy and made with almond flour, strawberries and topped with a sweet dairy-free strawberry buttercream. This healthy donut recipe is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon treat or even dessert. Grain-free, paleo-friendly, dairy-free, gluten-free with keto sweetener options.

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Updated June 2021

Baked Strawberry Donuts recipe

Looking for a delicious baked donut recipe for spring? These Strawberry Donuts are a family favorite and perfect for using up some fresh strawberries when its peak strawberry season. They are pillowy soft, cakey with chopped fresh strawberries, and topped with a sweet dairy-free strawberry buttercream.

To make them a little bit more festive, we sprinkled on some crushed grain-free cookies on top but you can certainly leave them out. Either way, they make a fun dessert for any celebration!

The best part is, they’re made with wholesome grain-free ingredients so you can enjoy them for a breakfast or a healthy afternoon treat filled with sunshine.

And if you’re looking for more healthy donut recipes, we also love these Pumpkin Donuts, Keto Donuts, and these Chocolate Frosted Donuts.

Why we love this easy strawberry donut recipe

• Easy to make in one bowl with no mixer required
• Healthy baked donut recipe that is also paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and dairy free with low carb and keto sweetener options
• Soft, tender and full of fresh strawberries

Ingredients you need for Baked Strawberry Donuts

Most classic strawberry donut recipes call for all purpose flour, granulated sugar and unsalted butter. To keep these strawberry donuts healthy, you’re going to need:

For the wet ingredients and sweetener:

• Eggs – helps bind the ingredients for the batter together and helps the baked doughnuts rise. Be sure to bring them to room temperature. I have not tried subbing the eggs with chia or flax eggs to make these strawberry donuts vegan but would love to hear if you do.
• Coconut oil – melted and cooled
• Unsweetened almond milk – or any milk you like
• Vanilla extract
• Granulated pure maple sugar: this is simply maple syrup that has been granulated. You can also sub with coconut sugar but the color will be much darker. For Low Carb Strawberry Donuts, use Lakanto monk fruit sweetener or a preferred alternative.
• Super fine blanched almond flour: our favorite paleo and low carb flour to use in place of all purpose flour.
• Coconut flour – another gluten-free flour that helps to provide the right structure. We have not tested with any other flour combination for this bread recipe, but you may try subbing with tapioca flour or arrowroot starch if you don’t have any coconut flour on hand.
• Baking powder – the leavener to help these baked strawberry doughnuts rise. Be sure to use a gluten-free or paleo baking powder (made with baking soda, cream of tartar and tapioca starch) as needed.
• Fine sea salt – just a pinch to help balance out the sweetness
• Strawberries – chopped. We like to use fresh strawberries for the best flavor but you can try using frozen strawberries if that’s what you have on hand. Be sure to thaw and pat them down thoroughly until dry first.

For the optional Strawberry Buttercream:

• Vegan butter or fair trade palm shortening – room temperature. You can also sub with ghee or regular unsalted butter if not dairy-free.
• Pure maple syrup – you can sub with sugar-free maple syrup for keto or honey if not vegan.
• Freeze dried strawberries – ground into a powder. We buy ours from Trader Joes, Target or Amazon.

Optional for garnish

Grain-free cookies – you can use paleo shortbread cookies or store-bought. We like Hu’s Kitchen or Simple Mills.

How to make Strawberry Donuts

It’s so easy to make your own baked strawberry donuts at home. Be sure to follow the step-step recipe or watch the video below.

1. PREPARE THE BAKING PAN: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a donut pan with non-stick spray or place a silicone donut pan on a baking pan. Set aside.
2. MIX THE WET INGREDIENTS: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, vanilla and sweetener, until smooth and combined.
3. ADD THE DRY INGREDIENTS: Add the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Place a large fine mesh sieve over the bowl and sift in the almond flour and coconut flour. Stir until combined. Fold in chopped strawberries.
4. FILL DONUT PAN: Spoon the donut batter into the donut pan, filling 3/4 full.
5. BAKE in preheated oven for 17-21 minutes (depending on your oven) or until donuts are set. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before topping with the buttercream.
6. MAKE THE OPTIONAL GLAZE: Add freeze dried strawberries to a blender or food processor and blend until it becomes a powder. Add the butter and maple syrup and blend on high for a few minutes until creamy and smooth. Frost the cooled donuts and place on a cooling rack to set. Garnish with chopped grain-free cookies (For store-bought, we like Hu’s Kitchen or Simple Mills) if desired.

How to store homemade donuts

The great thing about these gluten free strawberry donuts is that you can make them ahead and store them in the fridge to enjoy throughout the week.

Let your paleo strawberry donuts cool completely then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

How to Freeze Healthy Strawberry Donuts

To Freeze: Allow the strawberry baked donuts to cool completely then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes. Transfer to resealable freezer-safe bag or airtight container and freeze for up to three months.

To Reheat

Thaw them on the counter for 2-3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator, then bring the donuts to room temperature or warm them up in the microwave.

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Strawberry Donuts

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

18 mins

 

These Strawberry Donuts are soft, fluffy and made with almond flour, strawberries and topped with a sweet dairy-free strawberry buttercream. This healthy donut recipe is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon treat or even dessert. Grain-free, paleo-friendly, dairy-free, gluten-free with keto sweetener options.

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked donuts, healthy donuts, homemade donuts, strawberry donuts

Servings: 6 donuts

Calories: 280 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp coconut oil , melted and cooled
• 1/4 cup granulated pure maple sugar can sub with granulated monk fruit sweetener for keto
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup superfine blanched almond flour
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/8 tsp fine salt
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries

For the optional strawberry buttercream

• 1/2 cup vegan butter or fair trade palm shortening , room temperature - may sub with ghee or regular unsalted butter if not dairy-free
• 5 tbsp pure maple syrup  , may sub with sugar-free maple syrup or honey if desired
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries , about 3 tablespoons when ground into a powder
• chopped grain-free cookies , optional for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 6 cavity silicone donut pan for regular-sized donuts (can also use a 12 count mini donut pan or muffin tin) and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, vanilla and sweetener, until smooth and combined. 
Add the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Place a large fine mesh sieve over the bowl and sift in the almond flour and coconut flour. Stir until combined. Fold in the chopped strawberries.

   

3. Spoon the donut batter into the donut pan, filling 3/4 full.

   

4. BAKE in preheated oven for 17-21 minutes (depending on your oven) or until donuts are set. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before topping with the buttercream.

   

5. Make the optional buttercream: Add freeze dried strawberries to a blender or food processor and blend until it becomes a powder. Add the butter and maple syrup and blend on high for a few minutes until creamy and smooth.

   Frost the cooled donuts and place on a cooling rack to set. Garnish with chopped grain-free cookies (For store-bought, we like Hu's Kitchen or Simple Mills) if desired.

   

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Donuts

Amount Per Serving (1 donut)

Calories 280 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat -2g-10%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 6g12%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.