By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On February 28, 2023
Made from scratch and fresh out of the oven, these gluten-free maple donuts are simple to make, tender, and perfect for anyone who loves a good donut.
If you like gluten-free donuts, you might also like my Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts. My Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Espresso Donuts are a favorite among many. For more dairy-free options, check out this roundup of our best Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Breakfast Recipes.
Gluten Free Maple Donuts
We've talked about how much my family loves donuts, right? You can never have enough donut recipes up your sleeve.
I realized a while back that I hadn't made Gluten-Free Maple Donuts. My kiddos LOVE maple donuts, and were super excited when I placed a fresh, hot, maple icing smothered donut in front of them one morning.
Donuts are a lot simpler than you might think. The batter is similar to cake batter, but a little thicker.
It uses mostly the same ingredients as cake, just different amounts of it. You want your donuts to be soft, tender, and hold together when you bite into them.
Dairy-Free Donuts
These Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Maple Donuts get the maple-like flavor from brown sugar, butter, and the maple syrup in the icing. You'll taste a subtle maple flavor, just enough to make your mouth water, but not too much that it's overpowering.
When I make donuts, I like to put the batter into a large zip lock bag, snip the end and use it to pipe the batter into my donut pan. It helps eliminate mess and lets you make donuts with easier.
Tips for making gluten free maple donuts
- If you don't have a donut pan you can use a muffin pan.
- Please always remember to spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level it, otherwise you'll end up with too much flour.
- Spoon the batter into a large zip lock bag, snip the end and pipe the batter into the donut pan.
- You can use regular milk if you don't need a dairy-free donut.
- If you don't have brown sugar, you can use all white granulated sugar but the flavor will change slightly.
If you have any questions, please leave me a comment below and I will get back to you.
My other trick, that you may see me mention in other donut posts, is that I like to make a double batch and freeze some. Donuts freeze really well when placed in an airtight container.
Also, this allows me to have some for future donut days and for when I need to grab a treat for an emergency like: unexpected soccer birthdays (where a parent brings treats for the whole team), last minute birthday parties, or when my girls sleep over at a friends house.
Gluten Free Flour For Donuts
If you don't have Ryze flour you can also use my gluten free flour blend or Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour to make donuts. I haven't tested these donuts with other flour blends, if you do please stop back by and let me know what you used.
If you like donuts (and hopefully you do), you should also check out my Gluten-Free Vanilla Birthday Cake Donuts, Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, or my Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts. Or, if you want something else, just search for "donut" and a bunch of other recipes will show up for you.
Did you make these gluten free maple donuts? Please leave a comment below letting me know what you thought.
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Maple Donuts
Made from scratch and fresh out of the oven, these Gluten-Free Maple Donuts will warm your heart and your belly.
Ingredients
For the donuts-
- ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose gluten free flour blend (Bob's Red Mill and Ryze work)
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¾ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 6 tablespoons (¼ cup + 2 tablespoons) dairy-free milk
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
For the glaze-
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 1 six-serving donut pan; set aside
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the egg, dairy-free milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix just until combined.
- Spoon batter into a large zip lock back and cut a half-inch off one corner. Squeeze batter into each donut well, filling ⅔rds full. Don’t overfill.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until set.
- For the glaze, mix maple syrup, powdered sugar and dairy-free milk in a small mixing bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds, then stir again.
- Dip the tops of each donut into the glaze.
- Store in an airtight container for up to three days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Notes
- If you don't have a donut pan you can use a muffin pan.
- Please always remember to spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level it, otherwise you'll end up with too much flour.
- Spoon the batter into a large zip lock bag, snip the end and pipe the batter into the donut pan.
- You can use regular milk if you don't need a dairy-free donut.
- If you don't have brown sugar, you can use all white granulated sugar but the flavor will change slightly.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 134Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 147mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 5g
This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.
amanda
yeahhhh I needed this!!! There is a little vegan bakery I love, but it's crazy expensive and haha now I can do it myself!! Just need to get a donut tin... or can I make these as mini muffins?
meisom
These are THE BEST Gluten Free donuts I have made to date! My son is gluten intolerant and I have been baking and trying gluten free recipes for about 4 years. I thought I had some good donut recipes but this is by far the best! And, the easiest!! I love, love, love the Ryze flour. I do use a mini baked donut maker to make these donuts. It make fast and perfectly sized donuts. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys making healthy donuts at home! The kids love it. too!
chrystal
Thank you so much for letting me know! I have another donut recipe you might like that uses the Ryze flour. Cinnamon sugar donuts 🙂
Best,
Chrystal
Briar Rawlings
What can I use in the place of powdered sugar? I don't like using it at all so I want to make this but I don't that it needs powdered sugar.
chrystal
You can use your favorite glaze, or leave it off completely.
Best,
Chrystal
Lee
I made these donuts last night and they were good. The only problem that I encountered was with the glaze. It turned out very liquidy. I added another 1/4 cup of powdered sugar but that didn't help. Very runny and sticky. So I only glazed half of them. Adding more sugar would have made me feel too guilty since this is low in sugar aside from the glaze. I was wondering if the measurements for the glaze recipe were different from what you actually used in the recipe in your yummy photo. Thanks for your help. I'll definitely make the donuts again but would also like to use a glaze like the one you used.
chrystal
Hi Lee,
I'm so glad you like them. Next time for the glaze, use less dairy-free milk. Maybe start with a couple of teaspoons and go from there.
Best,
Chrystal
Ellie
Very yummy! These are the first Donuts I’ve had in 4 years! Thank you for this awesome, easy recipe!
chrystal
You are very welcome. I am so glad you like them.
Best,
Chrystal
Camille
You mentioned in the notes that if we don’t have a donut pan to use a muffin pan? Does that change baking time?
Wendy Stoltz
Hi Camille, I would keep it at the same time. But ovens do vary so when nearing the end of the cooking time please check them.