Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts

These gluten free apple cider donuts just taste like fall! The cinnamon sugar topping is not to be missed. It's the perfect warm and cozy treat for the colder months.

If you are a fan of these donuts, you have to try my apple cider bundt cake, apple sour cream cake and air fryer apple fritters!

Okay, I think this might be one of my favorite recipes that I've shared with you here so far. I know that's a bold statement, because everything here is delicious... I make sure of it before I share with all of you!

BUT you know now that I love this time of year. And one of my favorite things to have in the fall is apple cider. It always makes me think of one of my favorite Fall activities: an evening with Poe. A local theater company performs various Poe pieces. It all happens after dark, of course, so the performances are lit by candlelight and best enjoyed with hot apple cider.

There's just something so cozy about these baked apple cider donuts, and I can't wait for you to try them and tell me how you liked them!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• The fall flavors are just perfect. You really do taste the apple cider, but then the cinnamon sugar topping comes in and elevates these donuts to the next level.
• They're baked, so not only are they easier (in my opinion) than fried donuts, you'll also feel better about eating them!
• No mixer needed! We'll stir everything up by hand, and it really only takes a few minutes overall.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Gluten free flour: My favorite gluten free flour blend is Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1. This is the flour I use in every recipe unless otherwise noted! If you are using a different blend, just make sure it contains xanthan gum.
• Greek yogurt: The Greek yogurt is our egg substitute here. It helps bind everything together and adds nice richness and moisture. I like to bake with either 0% or 2% Greek yogurt.
• Apple cider: Apple cider should be easy to find this time of year, but if you are having trouble finding some, you can always make your own or just use pure apple juice.
• Applesauce: Make sure to use unsweetened applesauce. Similar to the cider, you can use homemade applesauce.

Step-by-Step Instructions

STEP ONE: Start by whisking the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl.

STEP TWO: Then, in a larger bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients (sugar, melted butter, yogurt, apple cider, and applesauce) together.

STEP THREE: Next, just add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until it all comes together and you have a nice, light batter.

STEP FOUR: Transfer the batter into a couple of greased donut pans. Bake on 350ºF for 12 minutes, or until the donuts feel springy when you lightly push your finger down on them. Let the apple cider donuts cool in the pans completely before adding your topping.

STEP FIVE: When the donuts are ready, melt some butter in a small bowl and, in a separate small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Dip each donut in the butter first, then in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Expert Tips

• As always, one of my top tips is to use a scale to weigh your flour, if possible. This is the best way to ensure accuracy! Too much flour will yield an entirely different texture in the end. We'll want 222 grams of flour for this recipe.
• When it comes to filling your donut pans, you can use a piping bag to pipe the batter in, or you can just use two spoons. Whatever is easiest for you!
• Make sure the donuts have cooled completely before dipping in the melted butter and cinnamon sugar topping.

Frequently Asked Questions

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📖 Recipe

Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts

Print Recipe

These baked donuts, covered in cinnamon sugar, will give you all the cozy vibes!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword apple, apple cider, cinnamon, eggless, fall, gluten free

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Servings 12 donuts

Calories 197

Author Taleen Benson

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (222g) gluten free flour blend
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ⅓ cup (66g) granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• ½ cup (112g) Greek yogurt room temperature
• ½ cup (120ml) apple cider room temperature
• ¼ cup (64g) unsweetened applesauce room temperature

Cinnamon sugar topping:

• 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F and grease donut pans.
• In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to combine. Set aside.
  1 ½ cups (222g) gluten free flour blend, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• In a separate bowl, combine the sugar with the melted butter, then add the yogurt, apple cider, and applesauce. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  ⅓ cup (66g) granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup (112g) Greek yogurt, ½ cup (120ml) apple cider, ¼ cup (64g) unsweetened applesauce
• Spoon or pipe the batter into prepared donut pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Allow donuts to cool in the pan before removing and adding cinnamon sugar topping.

Cinnamon sugar topping:

• Melt the butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Dip each donut in the melted butter, then in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal

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