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Aug 28

Paleo Apple Cinnamon Donuts

Paleo
Gluten Free
Kid-Friendly
Less than 30 minutes
Paleo
Gluten Free
Kid-Friendly
Less than 30 minutes

Apple Cinnamon Donuts are so easy to make, and are sure to become a new favorite baked breakfast good! These gems are loved by all, yet still packed with nutrients. Refined sugar free, grain-free, gluten-free, and Paleo.

We’ve almost completed our first week of school, and all feeling this school year is already off to a fantastic start! Dinner by 6:30 every night, Clothes laid out every night, lunches mainly packed the night before, nutritious breakfasts served without rushing, 10-15 minutes early everyday to carline, and this mama is getting it all done while the kiddos are away!!

I’m going to re-read this paragraph next month…..Just to keep myself in check.

Let’s talk more about breakfast. All week, I’ve been making my kids all the good stuff: smoothie bowls, scrambled eggs, potatoes, maple turmeric lattes (yes, requested by my daughter), and I’m totally feeling that I’m nailing it on the healthy homemade breakfast.

Once again, I am bookmarking this post so I can re-read and get myself together next month. But I specifically tried something this week that my kids never eat: DONUTS!!!

Donuts were most definitely a big part of my weekend childhood memories. Truth be told, they are not my favorite. Although I loved them as a kid, it’s hard for me to be able to eat even just a few bites of a traditional donut! Too sweet, too loaded with greasy fat, and too heavy.

I wanted to make a baked version, still packed with flavor, but somehow sneak in the good stuff too. One that I could enjoy with my afternoon tea for a pick-me-up. I also wanted a yummy donut that would be met with approval by my toughest critics: my kids!

How to make Paleo Apple Cinnamon Donuts:

Here are the ingredients we’ll need:

  • blanched almond flour
  • coconut flour
  • cinnamon
  • baking soda
  • sea salt
  • eggs
  • unsweetened applesauce
  • vanilla extract
  • real maple syrup
  • coconut sugar
  • butter or coconut oil

We start by making a bowl of dry ingredients, and a separate bowl of wet ingredients. Mix the two together and pour into a donut pan to bake. No mixer required! I use this silicone pan is for these.

After baking and once the donuts are cooled, lightly brush each donut with melted butter or coconut oil, then dip into a cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.

My kids are obviously huge fans, or else I wouldn’t have posted. They have a perfect “buttery” and dense texture from the almond flour, but lightened up a bit with applesauce instead of oil.

Storing:

These donuts taste best when enjoyed immediately! You can also store for up to 3 days in an air tight container.

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Paleo Apple Cinnamon Donuts

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 218 kcal
Author Amy Rains
5 from 1 vote
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Ingredients

For the Donuts:

  • 3/4 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

For the Cinnamon Sugar topping:

  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and arrange the oven rack in the center position. Lightly grease a 6 cavity donut pan (can use something larger, but this recipe will only fill 6 large donuts) with non-stick spray. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the flours, cinnamon, baking soda, and sea salt. Mix well.

  3. In a smaller bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Add the wet ingredients to dry, and continue to stir with a wooden spoon until well combined and no flour pockets remain.

  4. Spoon the batter into your donut pan, filling each cavity to the top. Transfer to the oven and bake for 16-18 minutes (depending on oven). Remove and set aside to cool for a few minutes. 

  5. While donuts are cooling, prepare the topping. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Lightly brush each donut with coconut oil, and dip each end of the donuts in the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place on parchment paper. 

  6. Enjoy warm, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Calories 218kcal
Fat 14g
Saturated fat 6g
Cholesterol 55mg
Sodium 203mg
Potassium 45mg
Carbohydrates 21g
Fiber 4g
Sugar 12g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A 79%
Calcium 58%
Iron 1%
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  1. Vanessa Noboa says

    April 1, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    These were amazing! My husband and son devoured them, thanks so much!

    Reply
  2. Tajsha Navarro says

    November 23, 2019 at 10:06 am

    Hi! You had a pumpkin donut recipe recently and I can’t seem to find it. Can you help?

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    • Amy says

      November 23, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      Hi!! I don’t have a pumpkin donut recipe, but I should fix that 🙂 I do have pumpkin cinnamon rolls!

      Reply
  3. Gabrielle says

    September 17, 2020 at 10:17 am

    5 stars
    These are amazing, they taste like “cinnamon toast crunch cereal” and I just love it

    Reply
  4. Anita says

    December 8, 2020 at 8:01 am

    Could I grind almonds with skin to make the flour? Thanks

    Reply
    • Amy says

      December 8, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      Yes, definitely can do that!

      Reply
  5. Donna Casey says

    January 1, 2021 at 10:21 am

    Hi! This recipe looks wonderful. I just got a donut pan for Christmas & can’t wait to try it. Do you know if it works with an egg substitute & which might be best? My grandson is allergic to eggs. Thought I’d ask if you knew before I tried it.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      January 1, 2021 at 1:50 pm

      I have not tried with an egg substitute. My best guess would be a flax egg.

      Reply
  6. Shannon says

    February 5, 2021 at 12:51 am

    Hi! I am curious to know if you can omit the maple syrup and the results will still be the same. I’m doing Whole30 and, as you may know, all sweeteners are prohibited. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      February 5, 2021 at 10:33 am

      I am not sure, the maple syrup does provide a bit of moist texture. You could try it and keep me posted.

      Reply

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