Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

If you struggle with numerous food intolerances, you know just how difficult it can be to find recipes free of seemingly…everything! These Cinnamon Sugar Donuts were created with the most simplistic, anti-inflammatory ingredients possible, without compromising on flavor.

You can enjoy these donuts knowing they’re doing your body good. They’re totally free of gluten, dairy, eggs, grains, and refined sugar! They’re truly the most allergy friendly donuts out there!

Growing up, I always looked forward to Sunday morning breakfasts. Every Sunday before church, my parents would bring home a dozen donuts fresh from the bakery. It was the best!

Of course back then, the health food industry was far from where it is now. Not only were healthy donut alternatives or recipes not readily available, but health education wasn’t nearly where it is today.

With diet culture being in full swing at the time, the emphasis was placed on staying under a particular daily caloric limit. Unfortunately, this most often replaced eating clean, nutrient-dense foods.

All of this to say, ignorance truly was bliss at the time. But had I known what I know today, I would have started my clean eating journey much earlier!

CONVENTIONAL DONUTS

An average donut holds very little nutritional value. In fact, most of them aren’t much more than highly-processed and deep fried bleached wheat flour, sugar, soy, dairy, and artificial flavors. Speaking practically, a donut is essentially a fried circle of sugar, and unhealthy fat.

We believe that everything we put into our bodies are either helping us, or harming us. All of the ingredients listed above are highly inflammatory, and don’t offer any benefit to the body. They’re detrimental to our health, and contribute to chronic inflammation and disease. Read more about chronic inflammation here.

That’s why when creating this donut recipe, I specifically sought out anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense ingredients!

INGREDIENTS:

These donuts require minimal ingredients. They also offer SCD/AIP, as well as vegan options.

COCONUT FLOUR

To keep the ingredients gut-friendly, I chose coconut flour as the main dry ingredient in this recipe. Coconut flour is rich in fiber, easily digestible, and offers a subtle sweet flavor. It’s a great option for grain-free baking!

MAPLE SYRUP OR HONEY

Maple syrup and honey are both nutrient-dense sweetener options. They offer a natural alternative to refined cane sugar, and both are relatively low on the glycemic index. (Honey’s glycemic index is dependent on the type you choose).

GELATIN OR FLAXMEAL

Due to the high rate of egg intolerances, eggs are replaced with flax or gelatin eggs in this recipe. Gelatin offers impressive gut-healing benefits, while flax is great for balancing the hormones, among much more.

DATE SUGAR OR COCONUT SUGAR

These two sweeteners are both nutrient-dense, dry alternatives to refined cane sugar. They both have a low-glycemic index, and work great as cup-for-cup replacements in recipes.

PUMPKIN PUREE

Pumpkin gives this recipe the extra moisture it needs for it’s soft, chewy texture. It is also very beneficial in many ways. It is rich in vitamin A and C, antioxidants, fiber, potassium, and more.

RECIPE

While I would love to say these donuts taste just like Krispy Kreme, that’s just not possible. I want to remind you that while these Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are a delicious alternative to conventional donuts, they aren’t your traditional donut. Void of gluten, dairy, eggs, heavy starches, and refined sugar, they stand no chance at being the exact same.

Before we get into the recipe, you should expect a subtly sweet, moist, cake-like texture. It should leave your gut happy, and your sweet-tooth satisfied. They’re a great, light breakfast option!

When prepared ahead of time, it’s the perfect quick breakfast when you’re running out the door!

Now, let’s get into the recipe!

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