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5 from 4 reviews

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

30 min
GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free
by: Lindsay Grimes
September 7, 2018 (Updated: March 2, 2022)
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Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Cinnamon Sugar Donuts that are so simple to make but feel really indulgent to eat! You’l love dipping these donuts into your coffee to tea!

The other day I took my son out to get donuts. There’s this donut shop by us that always has a line out the door. But on that day… we got there early.

Ok, there was still a line, but it was only 7 people or so and it definitely wasn’t out the door, so I felt like we were ahead of the game. I got a cinnamon sugar donut that was out of this world delicious.

It was cakey and fluffy and had that sugary crunch on the outside. I waited minutes between each bite so that I could fully savor it. And, if you know my affinity for eating everything immediately, you will know this must have been a particularly special donut.

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

I decided that my own version of those cinnamon sugar donuts need to happen again. I tried a few variations of this donut recipe. The first variation turned out to be donuts but with a muffin top which was fun… we called them donuffins. The second try were dry and crumbly and inedible. And, on the third try… as many third tries have before… the third try was a charm. Today I present to youuuu Cinnamon Sugar Donuts.

Simple. Sugary. Moist. Fluffy. Delicious.

Ingredients for this cinnamon donuts recipe:

  • eggs
  • coconut sugar
  • refined coconut oil
  • vanilla
  • blanched almond flour
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

How to make these cinnamon donuts:

Whisk together the eggs, coconut sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla. Once smooth, add the almond flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until it’s combined.

Transfer the batter to a plastic baggie, seal it, and cut off one corner.

Place the silicone donut pan on a baking sheet. I switched to a silicone donut pan because I found the donuts were easier to remove after the cooked. Spray your donut pans with your favorite cooking spray. I like a coconut oil spray, but any spray works.

Squeeze the batter out of the bag in a circular motion around the donut shape. Tap the pan to get the batter to flatten a bit and all the air bubbles to pop.

Bake for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes to make sure they’re set before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Want that cinnamon sugar topping? In a shallow dish, mix together 1 tablespoon coconut sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Dampen your hands and slightly wet the top of the donut. Place the dampened top upside down into the cinnamon sugar and twist to coat it. Continue this until the donuts are coated as you like.

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

More baked donut recipes to try:

  • Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Donuts
  • Peppermint & Chocolate Donuts
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts
  • Baked Vanilla Donuts
  • Double Chocolate Donuts + Sea Salt

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Recipe
GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts that are so simple to make but feel really indulgent to eat! You’l love dipping these donuts into your coffee to tea!

Recipe by:Lindsay Grimes
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 4 reviews
Prep: 15 minCook: 15 minTotal: 30 min
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Servings: 6 donuts 1x

Ingredients

Donuts:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Topping:

  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Whisk together the eggs, coconut sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla.
  3. Once smooth, add the almond flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Whisk until it’s combined.
  5. Transfer the batter to a plastic baggie, seal it, and cut off one corner.
  6. Spray your donut tins with your favorite cooking spray. I like a coconut oil spray, but any spray works.
  7. Place the silicone donut pan on a baking sheet. I switched to a silicone donut pan because I found the donuts were easier to remove after the cooked.
  8. Squeeze the batter out of the bag in a circular motion around the donut shape.
  9. Tap the pan to get the batter to flatten a bit and all the air bubbles to pop.
  10. Bake for 15 minutes.
  11. After 15 minutes, allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes to make sure they’re set before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  12. Want that cinnamon sugar topping? In a shallow dish, mix together 1 tablespoon coconut sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Dampen your hands and slightly wet the top of the donut.
  13. Place the dampened top upside down into the cinnamon sugar and twist to coat it. Continue this until the donuts are coated as you like.

Nutrition Info:

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 16.2g
  • Sodium: 428mg
  • Fat: 9.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18.3g
  • Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 3.4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg
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  1. AvatarTiff says

    Posted on 9/14/18 at 4:28 am

    How many does this make ?

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 10/14/20 at 8:39 pm

      It makes 6 donuts for me!

      Reply
  2. Avatarkaren says

    Posted on 9/17/18 at 10:26 am

    Hi Lindsay! how would you avoid the dryness in the donuts, I have done something very similiar and they turned out very dry.Thanks and hi from Canada

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 10/18/20 at 5:44 pm

      Hm, maybe add some more flour to the mix until it gets a better consistency. Let me now how you make out! xo

      Reply
  3. AvatarJackie says

    Posted on 10/15/18 at 7:19 am

    This recipe was so good!! I was so impressed:) It was a little messy so next time i may just scoop into the donut pan instead of squeezing it out of the bag for less waste.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      Posted on 10/27/18 at 3:28 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them!! xo

      Reply
  4. AvatarMarc says

    Posted on 9/27/19 at 2:09 pm

    This recipe looks great. How many donuts does this make?

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 10/2/20 at 2:41 pm

      six donuts. enjoy!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. AvatarJulie says

    Posted on 3/4/20 at 8:01 am

    These donuts have become a weekly staple in our home. They are SOOO good! Enjoyed by our family of five but loved even more by me cause they do not spike my 8 year type 1 child & he feels like he is getting a treat. Thank you for this fantastic recipe! 

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 8/7/20 at 8:51 pm

      Aw I love that!! I’m so happy they are on repeat in your house 🙂

      Reply
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