These baked Maple Cinnamon Donuts are soft, fluffy, and topped with a naturally sweet maple glaze. Made with simple ingredients and easy to customize (gluten-free and dairy-free options included), they’re the perfect cozy fall treat for breakfast or dessert!

WHY I MADE THESE HEALTHIER BAKED DONUTS

Baking donuts at home is so much easier than deep frying them! Not only are baked donuts healthier than traditionally fried donuts, but the cleanup is a breeze, too.

Most importantly, the flavor of these fluffy fall donuts is out of this world, so you won’t even care that they’re not fried!

You’re gonna love these baked cinnamon donuts. They’re topped with a refined sugar free icing and all of the ingredients are refined sugar free, and these donuts can easily be made gluten free or dairy free, too!

MY BAKED MAPLE DONUTS RECIPE RECIPE

The full recipe for my baked cinnamon doughnuts is in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post, but here’s a quick overview of how to make it.

Be sure to scroll down though to view the full recipe and get all of the measurements and instructions!

Cinnamon Donuts

• Lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
• Stir the mixture together until fully incorporated.
• Evenly divide the batter into the donut pan, filling the tins about 3/4 of the way.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool donuts completely on a wire rack before dipping them in icing.

Maple Icing

• Heat the coconut butter, milk, vanilla, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium low heat.
• Bring to a low simmer and continue to stir until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
• Allow icing to cool slightly before dipping each donut into the icing. Enjoy!

MAPLE DONUTS KEY INGREDIENTS

The full ingredients list for these healthier fall donuts is in the recipe card below, but here is an overview:

Cinnamon Donuts

• Flour: You can certainly swap all purpose flour with a gluten free flour if needed! I love King Arthur’s Measure for Measure Gluten Free Flour, it’s my favorite for my baking recipes.
• Coconut sugar: A great natural sugar that adds a rich, caramel-y flavor that pairs really well with these donuts. You can always reduce the amount of sugar to your taste preference.
• Baking powder: Gives our donuts a nice rise so they’re fluffy and tender when baked.
• Cinnamon: Adds a delicious, fall flavor to our donuts. You can also use pumpkin spice seasoning if you prefer!
• Coconut oil: A better alternative to butter, which is traditionally used in donut recipes.
• Vanilla: Flavor! Flavor! Flavor!

Maple Icing

• Coconut butter: The key ingredient to our refined sugar free icing!
• Maple syrup: A touch of sweetness and delicious fall flavor.
• Vanilla: Did I mention Flavor!?

HOW LONG DO THESE FALL DONUTS TAKE TO MAKE?

There are three steps to making these simple gluten free donuts:

• Making the donut batter, which takes about 10 minutes
• Baking the donuts, which takes about 10 minutes
• Making the powder sugar free icing, which takes about 10 minutes

In total, these baked maple donuts will only take about 30 minutes to make.

HOW TO STORE THESE MAPLE DONUTS?

Once iced, I recommend storing leftover donuts in the fridge for 3-4 days. They may harden in the fridge over time, but they’ll still taste delicious! Allow them to come back to room temperature for the best texture.

BAKED MAPLE CINNAMON DONUTS FAQ

1. Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes! Simply substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend, like King Arthur’s Measure for Measure Flour. Look for one that includes xanthan gum for best results.

2. Can I make these donuts vegan?

Yes! You can replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water, mixed and rested for 5 minutes).

You can also use non-dairy milk for this recipe in place of traditional milk.

3. What if I don’t have coconut butter for the icing?

Coconut butter gives the icing its creamy texture, but if you don’t have it, you can try blending shredded coconut into a butter (using a food processor) or substitute with a thick cashew butter or almond butter.

4. My icing turned out too thick/thin. How can I fix it?

• Too thick? Add a splash of milk, a little at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
• Too thin? Let it simmer longer to thicken, or add a small another spoonful of coconut butter.

5. How should I store the donuts?

Store the donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For best texture, bring refrigerated donuts to room temp before serving.

6. Can I double the recipe?

Absolutely! Just double all the ingredients, and make sure to bake in batches if your donut pan only holds 6.

7. Why do my donuts stick to the pan?

Make sure your pan is well-greased with cooking spray or lightly brushed with oil. Allow the donuts to cool slightly before gently removing them from the pan.

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