Introducing Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donuts – fluffy, soft, and bursting with the cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple cider baked right in.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- These Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donuts are soft, tender, and irresistibly chewy.
- Whip up a batch in just around 20 minutes – perfect for satisfying those Fall cravings in a flash.
- Coated in a delightful blend of cinnamon and sugar, these donuts strike the perfect balance of sweetness.
- Plus, they’re gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free, catering to various dietary preferences.
- Easily adaptable to use all-purpose flour if you’re not following a gluten-free diet.
- You can also make them vegan and plant-based by swapping eggs for applesauce.
- Get ready to fill your home with the comforting aroma of Fall spices.
- And the best part? These apple cider donuts are baked, not fried, making them a healthier treat option.
Tips And Tricks:
- Mix your dry and wet ingredients separately before combining them for a perfectly blended batter.
- If your apple cider is cold, let it come to room temperature before adding melted coconut oil to prevent solidifying.
- Using a cookie scoop makes it a breeze to portion out the batter into the donut pans.
- Lightly coat the donuts with oil spray before dusting with cinnamon and sugar for better adhesion.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use all-purpose flour instead of gluten-free?
Absolutely! If you’re not following a gluten-free diet, feel free to use all-purpose flour instead. - How can I make these donuts vegan?
Simply swap eggs for applesauce – details are in the notes below. - Can I make these into muffins instead of donuts?
Definitely! Adjust the baking time accordingly and check for doneness with a toothpick.
Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free flour blend such as Bob’s Red Mill
- 1/3 cup organic white sugar or brown/coconut sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
- 3 Tbsp ground flax
- 1 1/3 cups room temperature apple cider
- 1/3 cup applesauce or 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted and cooled coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon + Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp apple pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a donut pan with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine gluten-free flour blend, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground flax, and apple pie spice.
- In another bowl, whisk together room temperature apple cider, eggs/applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined. Let the mixture rest for 3 minutes.
- Pour batter into the greased donut pan using a cookie scoop or piping bag, filling cavities to the top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow donuts to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
- While cooling, mix sugar, cinnamon, and apple pie spice in a small bowl.
- Lightly coat donuts with oil spray and dip each side in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Enjoy the warm, fragrant goodness of these Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donuts!