27 Best Gluten-Free Donut Recipes

For anyone with celiac disease or a gluten intolerance who is also a donut fanatic, gluten-free donuts are a real gem. They do not cause damage to the small intestine of such people and do not cause adverse symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhea in such people.

I know, you can get them at almost any donut store. Still, if you could bake them yourself at home, obviously it would be a lot of fun, no? Plus, you can make gluten-free donuts healthier by reducing the sugar or using healthier ingredients.

While gluten-free donuts may be a suitable alternative for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, they’re not necessarily a healthier weight loss option. What you need to know is that just because a food is labeled “gluten-free” doesn’t automatically make it healthy. Gluten-free donuts can still contain high levels of sugar, unhealthy fats and calories, which can lead to weight gain. Therefore, for people who are losing weight, limited consumption is still necessary.

We’ve rounded up 27 of the best gluten-free donut recipes for you, and if you just want to have these donuts for breakfast, Easy Gluten-Free Donut Recipes is perfect for you. Are you planning a party? All right! The creative recipes in this guide are sure to please. Still, we’re sure you’ll try all the recipes in this guide. Seriously, they sure are amazing!

27 Best Gluten-Free Donut Recipes

1. Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Donuts

Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Donuts

Fun and festive Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Donuts that are soft, fluffy, bursting with vanilla, and smothered in a sweet glaze. Enjoy these gluten-free vanilla donuts plain or top them with sprinkles for an extra colorful treat.

2. Glazed Yeast-Raised Gluten Free Donuts

Glazed Yeast-Raised Gluten Free Donuts

These light and airy glazed yeast-raised gluten free donuts taste like they’re from your favorite bakery from way back when. Now, you can fry them in oil, or make them in your Air Fryer with almost no oil. Either way, don’t forget the glaze!

3. The Ultimate Gluten Free Doughnuts

The Ultimate Gluten Free Doughnuts

These doughnuts are PERFECT: pillowy-soft and fluffy, with a golden exterior and so incredibly delicious. They’re also super easy to make: the dough comes together in no time and, after a chilling step, is a joy to handle.

4. Gluten-Free Donuts With Cinnamon And Sugar

Gluten-Free Donuts With Cinnamon And Sugar

Enjoy these perfectly baked Gluten-Free Donuts with a Cinnamon-Sugar topping. They will have your home smelling like a bakery! Easy to make and warm out of the oven in 30 minutes total.

5. Gluten Free Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

Gluten Free Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

We love these healthy donuts glazed with chocolate or white chocolate, and decorated with nuts, coconut, and dried fruit. Make these your own with sprinkles or powdered sugar!

6. Gluten Free Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Gluten Free Baked Pumpkin Donuts

These gluten-free pumpkin donuts have a lovely light and fluffy texture, the perfect amount of warm spices, and just the right amount of sweetness. Keep them simple and delicious by tossing them in cinnamon sugar once fully baked.

7. Gluten Free Red Velvet Donut Recipe

Gluten Free Red Velvet Donut Recipe

Dairy Free Gluten Free Red Velvet Donut Recipe- quick and easy to make, allergy friendly, and has all the classic red velvet flavors (including a dairy free cream cheese flavored glaze.) No frying needed, these red velvet donuts are baked!

8. Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Donuts

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Donuts

Rich gluten free chocolate cake donuts with a thick glaze will satisfy your donut cravings, and they’re ready in minutes. Make any day into a celebration, easily.

9. Gluten Free S’mores Donuts

Gluten Free S’mores Donuts

This small batch recipe for gluten-free s’mores donuts starts out with fluffy, baked dark chocolate donuts. Once they are fully cooled, they are dipped in a chocolate glaze and garnished with gluten-free graham cracker crumbs and mini marshmallows.

10. Gluten-Free Chocolate Coffee Donuts

Gluten-Free Chocolate Coffee Donuts

These Gluten-Free Chocolate Coffee Baked Donuts are fluffy, chocolatey, and so easy to make! They’re made with melted chocolate and ingredients that are wholesome enough that you’ll have no problem devouring these for breakfast. 

11. Gluten-Free Lemon Donuts

Gluten-Free Lemon Donuts

Full of fresh lemon flavor these homemade baked Gluten-Free Lemon Donuts are tender, refreshing and simple to make. The lemon zest in the glaze brings this lemon donut to the level of ultimate satisfaction.

12. Baked Coconut Matcha Donuts (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Baked Coconut Matcha Donuts

Do you like tea? I love tea. But sometimes I don’t want to drink tea…especially when it’s summertime and the real feel is close too 100 degrees. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to incorporate tea into your foods, without having to drink a steamy beverage. Like, for example, these utterly delicious, decadent, and healthy Baked Coconut Matcha Donuts.

13. Baked Strawberry Donuts – Gluten-Free and Vegan

Baked Strawberry Donuts

Try these baked gluten-free vegan strawberry donuts for a fun summertime brunch recipe! They’re on the table in just under 30 minutes with barely any prepation time needed. 

14. Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts

Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts

Tender gluten free apple cider donuts smell like the best donuts at the apple orchard, with plenty of cinnamon and freshly ground nutmeg and rich, flavorful apple cider baked right into the batter.

15. Gluten Free Maple Donuts

Gluten Free Maple Donuts

Now, one of the most amazing parts of these gluten free maple donuts is that you can actually cut this out with a donut cutter and not have to squeeze the dough out! 

16. Galaxy Donuts (vegan, gluten-free, nut-free)

Galaxy Donuts

These stunning, Vegan Galaxy Doughnuts are out of this world and so easy to make!

17. Baked Apple Cinnamon Donuts Gluten Free

Baked Apple Cinnamon Donuts Gluten Free

These apple cinnamon donuts are a perfect addition to any fall and winter holiday menu, or enjoy them anytime you feel like a cozy comforting dessert!

18. Strawberry Donuts With Strawberry Lemon Glaze

Strawberry Donuts With Strawberry Lemon Glaze

An easy melt-in-your-mouth baked strawberry donut recipe made with ripe strawberries topped with a fresh strawberry lemon glaze. These strawberry cake donuts are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion! Gluten-free option included. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an after-school snack.

19. Mini Gluten Free Doughnuts with Filling

Mini Gluten Free Doughnuts with Filling

Mini gluten free doughnuts made with Isabel’s gluten free baked donut mix and stuffed with a very simple sweetened cream cheese filling. A perfect homemade tea time treat with very little effort.

20. Gluten-Free Strawberry Banana Donuts

Gluten-Free Strawberry Banana Donuts

Delicious Gluten-Free Strawberry Banana Donuts that are soft, lightly sweetened with honey and baked, not fried, with zero oil or butter for the perfect Valentine’s Day treat!

21. Baked Peanut Butter Banana Donuts with Chocolate Peanut Butter Glaze (Gluten Free + Vegan)

Baked Peanut Butter Banana Donuts with Chocolate Peanut Butter Glaze

These Peanut Butter Banana Donuts have a dark chocolate glaze topped with a drizzle of peanut butter! They’re baked instead of fried, and they are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan, making them way healthier than your average donut.

22. Gluten Free Five Ingredient Blackberry Donuts

Gluten Free Five Ingredient Blackberry Donuts

A delicious baked donut with fresh blackberries in every bite! This recipe only uses five ingredients! (Gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free, soy free, vegan, vegetarian)

23. Thin Mint Gluten Free Donut Recipe

Thin Mint Gluten Free Donut Recipe

These donuts aren’t crunchy like a Thin Mint cookie but they do capture the flavor perfectly. Rich chocolate with just the right minty freshness.

24. Gluten-Free Birthday Cake Donuts

Gluten-Free Birthday Cake Donuts

An easy and delicious baked donut recipe! Gluten-free & non-dairy birthday cake donuts. Like funfetti cake rolled up into a healthy(ish) donut.

25. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Donuts with Cream Cheese Glaze

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Donuts with Cream Cheese Glaze

These tasty gluten free donuts are made with almond flour, pumpkin puree, & seasonal spices & topped with a dairy free cream cheese glaze!

26. Baked Blackberry Donuts (vegan and gluten free)

Baked Blackberry Donuts

These blackberry doughnuts are easy to make and taste & smell like authentic doughnuts. They are baked, not fried and perfectly fluffy,  packed with citrus flavor and bursting with blackberries and covered in a tart glaze. 

27. The Best Gluten Free Raspberry Donuts

The Best Gluten Free Raspberry Donuts

These delicious lemon and raspberry glaze donuts will have you reaching for another before you even finish the first one!

Best Gluten-Free Donut Recipes