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    Home » Gluten Free Recipes

    Gluten Free Donuts

    Modified: May 11, 2025 · Published: Jan 11, 2013 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 23 Comments

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    One of the tough things about being on a gluten free diet (or having a child who is, as is the case with me) is finding replacements for certain food items. My kids would always enjoy a donut after church, but since my daughter can't have the wheat donuts anymore, we bring our own gluten free donuts. I am not going to lie and tell you they taste as good as normal gluten filled donuts. That's a great endorsement right? But they are good gluten free donuts. Lets just say the glaze and sprinkles help a lot.

    Gluten Free Donuts

    You will need:

    For the donuts:

    • 1 egg
    • ⅓ cup of milk
    • ¾ cup of gluten free baking mix
    • ¼ cup of sugar
    • 1 tablespoon of butter, melted
    • Donut pan (we used a mini donut pan)

    For glaze

    ingredients for gluten free donuts
    • 1 cup of powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon of water

     This will make about 2 dozen baked mini donuts. You will want to double this recipe if you are making larger donuts.   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.   Pour all the ingredients for the donuts into a medium sized bowl.  

    pouring milk in a bowl

    Grease the donut pan and pour 1 tablespoon of batter (if making mini donuts) into each cavity of the donut pan. You can fill these up pretty close to the top. The donuts don't rise very much. Thanks to my hubby who lent a hand.

    pouring batter in a donut pan

    Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees and then remove from pan. To make the glaze, mix a tablespoon of water with a cup of powdered sugar. You can add more water if the mixture is too thick. When the donuts are cool, pour on the glaze with a spoon and dip the donuts in sprinkles.

    Gluten Free Donuts with sprinkles

    Next time I make these I will have to try different flavor combinations. Chocolate glazed sounds pretty good as does cinnamon sugar. This gets me to thinking, what's your favorite kind of donut? Leave a comment and let me know. I have two favorites - plain glazed and sprinkled. Mmmmm...donuts.

    FAQs For Gluten-Free Donuts

    Do I need a donut pan for this recipe?

    Yes, a donut pan works best to get the classic shape. If you don’t have one, you can try using a muffin tin, though the texture and shape will be slightly different.

    How should I store these donuts?

    Store cooled donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also refrigerate them for a bit longer freshness.

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    Gluten Free Donuts

    Vicky
    Just because you are following a gluten free diet doesn't mean you can't enjoy donuts. These Gluten Free Donuts are easy to make and are baked making them even better for you.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 17 minutes mins
    Course donut
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 50 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mini donut pan

    Ingredients
      

    For the donuts

    • 1 egg
    • ⅓ cup milk
    • ¾ cup gluten free baking mix
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon butter melted

    For glaze

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon water

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Pour egg, milk, gluten free baking mix, sugar and butter into a medium sized bowl and mix until a batter forms.
    • Grease the donut pan and pour 1 tablespoon of batter into each cavity of the mini donut pan. You can fill these up pretty close to the top. The donuts don't rise very much.
    • Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees and then remove from pan.
    • To make the glaze, mix a tablespoon of water with a cup of powdered sugar. You can add more water if the mixture is too thick.
    • When the donuts are cool, pour on the glaze with a spoon and dip the donuts in sprinkles.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 30IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

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    1. Sarah Tackett says

      January 22, 2013 at 7:34 pm

      A cup of coffee would go great with these. I'm currently hosting a giveaway to win a $20 Starbucks gift card and would love for you to enter! http://sarahsaturdiy.blogspot.com/2013/01/love-is-in-air-giveaway.html

      Reply
    2. Cranberry Morning says

      January 22, 2013 at 5:49 pm

      I'll have to try this. I'm checking blogs even as my GF chocolate chip cookies are baking! I have a great recipe for GF choc. chip cookies on my blog, if you're interested, check the search bar. Of course, like the donuts,it helps the GF CC cookies that they have loads of chocolate chips and walnuts. 🙂

      Reply
    3. atnumber29 says

      January 22, 2013 at 10:20 am

      I have a gf friend coming to stay this weekend, thank you!!!!

      Reply
    4. Sugar Aunts says

      January 22, 2013 at 3:24 am

      These look amazing! I wanted to invite you to link up in our linky party at Share It Saturday. Your ideas are great! http://www.sugaraunts.com/2013/01/share-it-saturday-1-19-13and-love-this.html
      Colleen at http://www.sugaraunts.com

      Reply
    5. ngnrdgrl says

      January 19, 2013 at 2:27 am

      Thanks for the share! We discovered a week ago that my stepson has a wheat allergy. I'm starting to collect recipes for when he stays with us this summer. Currently, he is eating like nothing! So I can't wait to spoil him with all kinds of fun food that he can actually eat.

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      • Sugar Aunts says

        January 22, 2013 at 3:24 am

        sorry, that was an accident 🙂

        Reply
    6. Beth Baumgartner says

      January 18, 2013 at 10:41 pm

      Oh my!! This totally caught my eye. I have a gluten allergy so I definitely know what it feels like to want a donut!! Thanks for sharing!
      Beth @ The First Year Blog

      Reply
    7. Michelle @ yagottahaveahobby says

      January 18, 2013 at 6:24 am

      Awesome! My sister just found out she has celiac, and she misses having a lot of foods. I think I'll try to make these for her! Thanks!

      Reply
    8. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

      January 17, 2013 at 4:21 am

      They are just too cute to eat!!

      Reply
    9. passionatelyimperfectab says

      January 17, 2013 at 12:33 am

      These look yummy! We are just now embarking on a gluten free diet. I look forward to trying this recipe.

      Reply
    10. Kim of Mo Betta says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:45 pm

      It's hard when your kids have to be on a different diet than everyone else. Not so much at home, but when they are with a group of their peers. My son has food allergies and you have to be a step ahead all of the time! He has just outgrown his egg allergy, so that has made life so much easier, but he couldn't have 'regular' donuts either. Thankfully, more & more gluten free products are becoming available, but that is even harder to avoid than eggs! Good luck! (and doesn't glaze and sprinkles make pretty much everything better!)

      Reply
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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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