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Crispy Gluten-Free Churro Donuts Baked Not Fried Easy Recipe

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These crispy gluten-free churro donuts are baked, not fried, delivering a tender inside with a cinnamon-sugar crust reminiscent of classic churros. Perfect for those craving a light, gluten-free treat without the greasy mess.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (e.g., Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup milk (almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • For the coating:
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and granulated sugar.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add unsweetened applesauce, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter into the donut pan cavities about ¾ full. Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner cut off for neater filling.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and tops are lightly golden.
  7. Let the donuts rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
  8. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Melt butter in a separate small bowl.
  9. Brush each donut lightly with melted butter, then toss in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water) and use dairy-free butter and milk alternatives. Use a metal donut pan for crispier edges. Coat donuts while warm for best cinnamon-sugar adhesion. To refresh donuts next day, warm in toaster oven at 300°F for 5 minutes.

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