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Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts

These Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts are soft, tender and perfectly spiced with warm cinnamon, nutmeg and fresh apple cider. This healthy apple donut recipe is easy to make in one bowl and the perfect breakfast or dessert for fall! Grain-free, paleo-friendly, gluten-free with keto sweetener options. 

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Servings 6 donuts
Calories 134 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup apple cider , reduced
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 tbsp tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup maple sugar or coconut sugar - sub with monk fruit sweetener for keto
  • 1 2/3 cups cups superfine blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tsp apple pie spice (or make your own by mixing together: 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp allspice, 1/4 tsp nutmeg & 1/4 tsp cardamom)
  • 2 tsp baking powder , be sure to use a gluten-free / paleo version as needed
  • 1/8 tsp fine sea salt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping

For the Glaze

Instructions

  1. REDUCE THE APPLE CIDER: Add apple cider to a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer for about 8 minutes while stirring occassionally, until you’re left with about 1/3 cup.

MAKE THE DONUTS

  1. 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. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, then whisk in the coconut oil, apple cider, apple cider vinegar and maple sugar.

    Top view of wet ingredients to make gluten free apple donuts

  3. Place a large mesh sieve and sift in the the almond flour, coconut flour, spices, baking powder and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined.

    Top view of healthy apple donut batter in a clear mixing bowl

  4. Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling to the top.

    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 coating with cinnamon sugar topping.

FOR THE CINNAMON SUGAR COATING

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Lightly brush each donut with coconut oil, and sprinkle or dip the donuts in the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place on parchment paper

    Top view of three cinnamon sugar apple donuts on a wire rack

  2. MAKE THE OPTIONAL GLAZE:

    Combine the ingredients for the glaze and drizzle over the donuts

    Top view of 6 baked apple cider donuts on a white plate

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts
Amount Per Serving (1 donut)
Calories 134 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 7g14%
* 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.