Almond Flour Doughnuts (Sweet & Chewy!)

Name: Almond Flour Doughnuts (Sweet & Chewy!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: Dry Ingredients; 1 cup almond flour; 1/2 cup GF flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; Wet Ingredients; 1/2 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy; 1/4 cup applesauce; 1 tsp vanilla bean paste; Glaze Ingredients; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1-2 tbsp milk, dairy or non-dairy; 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste

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Enjoy these Almond Flour Doughnuts with a cup of coffee in the morning, an afternoon snack, or a delectable dessert after dinner!

A hand holding an glazed almond flour doughnut with a bite taken out of it. A plate of the remaining doughnuts sit behind the hand with berries scattered throughout.

These Almond Flour Doughnuts are…

Easy
Sweet
Egg-free
Gluten-free
Vegan-friendly
Delicious!

Almond Flour Doughnuts Make Me Go Nuts!

Who doesn’t love a doughnut? They can be soft and fluffy, dense and cakey, mini or massive! There’s a shape and flavor for everyone! There are varying stories of where the doughnut originated, but the first recorded account was in the early 1900’s when Dutch settlers brought them to New York. We can’t thank the settlers enough for introducing our country to this sweet treat – or as they say in the Netherlands, “Bedankt!”

A finished plate of glazed almond flour doughnuts. Strawberries and blackberries a scattered on the same plate throughout the doughnuts.

These Almond Flour Doughnuts are soft and oh-so-sweet! The mixture of almond flour and gluten-free flour gives the doughnuts a slightly nutty flavor and chewy inside. There is no yeast in this recipe so no need to wait for the dough to rise – just mix, fill the pan, and bake! These doughnuts are also egg-free, using a combination of baking powder and apple cider vinegar as rising agents.

We recommend using a doughnut pan for this recipe as it will help the doughnuts maintain their shape while they bake. If you do not have a doughnut pan, try using a muffin tin instead. You’ll get to enjoy a ‘duffin’ – a doughnut + a muffin! Yum!

Ingredients for the Almond Flour Doughnuts

Almond Flour – Almond flour is amazing in doughnuts! It gives the dough a chewy texture and nutty taste, which compliments the other flavors perfectly.

Two glass jars with gluten-free flour and almond flour on top of a striped tea towel. A gold spoon sits to the top left.

Gluten-Free Flour – Since almond flour lacks the ability to bind the ingredients, it needs s secondary flour to act as a binder. But, because we want this recipe to be gluten-free, we need to use a gluten-free flour. Double check if the brand you use needs xanthan gum (some already contain it).

Sugar – Doughnuts need to be sweet! Granulated sugar is our choice to maintain a light taste, but don’t be afraid to swap it out with brown or coconut sugar for a deeper, more caramel-type flavor.

Baking Powder – Baking powder is what will help the doughnut rise and fluff!

Salt – Salt goes well inside and on top of these doughnuts! If you can find Maldon flake salt, get it and sprinkle some on top of your doughnuts immediately!

Milk (dairy or non-dairy) – Just enough milk is needed to make the batter pourable.

Applesauce – Applesauce acts as a binder for the other ingredients, as well as providing moisture and a bit of sweetness to the doughnuts.

Vanilla Bean Paste – The classic doughnut flavor is vanilla, for sure. We love the slightly stronger flavor of vanilla bean paste vs. vanilla bean extract, but both are very similar.

Diet compatibility and allergens

These Almond Flour Doughnuts do not contain major allergens and are compatible with several diets. But remember they are a treat! Any sweets should be consumed in moderation.

Diet	Recipe compatible as written?	Recommended substitutions
Keto	No.	Use a keto-friendly flour and sweetener.
Paleo	No.	Use paleo-friendly sweetener, like stevia.
Whole30	No.	N/A
Gluten-free	Yes.	N/A
Vegetarian	Yes.	N/A
Vegan	Yes.	N/A
Low sodium	No.	Eliminate salt.
Dairy-free	Yes (if using non-dairy milk)	N/A
Mediterranean	No.	N/A
Low FODMAP	Yes.	N/A
Atkins	No.	N/A

Allergen	Present in recipe?	Recommended substitutions
Milk	Yes.	Use non-dairy milk.
Eggs	No.	N/A
Fish	No.	N/A
Shellfish	No.	N/A
Tree nuts	No.	N/A
Peanuts	No.	N/A
Wheat (Gluten)	No.	N/A
Soy	No.	N/A
Sesame	No.	N/A

Variations

Chocolate Glaze: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder to both the batter and glaze mixture for delectable chocolate version!

Cinnamon Sugar: Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon in a shallow dish, then dip each side of the doughnuts the mixture. If the sugar mixture isn’t sticking, lightly brush melted butter on the doughnuts before dipping.

Strawberry: After glazing, sprinkle finely chopped strawberries or crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top!

How to Make Almond Flour Doughnuts

Step One: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prep doughnut dish with butter.

Step Two: Add all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix together.

A bowl of dry ingredients for almond flour doughnuts prior to mixing. A gold spoon sits to the top left.

Step Three: Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients.

A bowl of ingredients for almond flour doughnuts, pre-mixed. A gold spoon sits to the top left.

A bowl of ingredients for almond flour doughnuts being mixed. A spatula sticks out to the right side.

A bowl of mixed batter for almond flour doughnuts. A spatula sticks out to the right. A gold spoon is in the top left corner.

Step Four: Scoop and smooth the wet batter into the individual doughnut shapes of the pan.

A doughnut pan with each doughnut shape filled with batter, pre-baked.

Step Five: Bake in oven for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes in the pan. Remove from doughnut pan and let cool completely.

A pan of baked almond flour doughnuts in a doughnut pan, sitting on top of a wire rack.

Step Six: While the doughnuts are baking, mix the glaze together.

A pan of almond flour doughnuts cooling on parchment paper on top of a rack.

Step Seven: Dip each doughnut carefully into the glaze or drizzle the glaze on top of each doughnut. Let the glaze set for 10 minutes, then eat!

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FAQ

What’s the difference between baked and yeast doughnuts?

Yeast doughnuts must have time for the dough to rise prior to baking, usually ~1 hour. Baked doughnuts are slightly denser and use baking powder as a rising agent instead of yeast.

Is almond flour keto-approved?

Yes, but granulated sugar is not. This doughnut recipe uses sugar so is not a keto-friendly recipe. But this one is!

Which is better fried or baked doughnuts?

It is your personal preference! Fried doughnuts usually have more calories due to the oil they are cooked in, so keep that in mind. Baked doughnuts will have a slightly denser texture, more like cake. Pick the style you like best!

Can I eat almond flour everyday?

Yes, in moderation. It is high in fat and protein so the amount you eat should not be over the recommended serving size.

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