Paleo Apple Cinnamon Donuts - Wholesomelicious (2024)

Aug 28

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.