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    Home » Dish » Breakfast + Brunch » Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts

    August 6, 2021 · by Emily Chave

    Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts

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    Delicious gluten free lemon poppy seed donuts that are simple to make, baked not fried, and topped with a perfectly sweet lemon glaze. Bursting with citrus flavor, these donuts are the perfect morning treat and are guaranteed to brighten your day.

    These lemon poppy seed donuts are made especially for all you lemon lovers out there. They’re tender, fluffy, perfectly moist with pops of bright lemon flavor in every bite.

    This quick and easy donut recipe has the most amazing combination of flavors. Tart and zesty lemon with crunchy, nutty poppy seeds create the most flavorful donuts you’ve ever had. Topped with an incredible sweet and tangy lemon glaze, these donuts are SO DAMN GOOD!


    What you’ll need to make these Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts

    (links below are the gluten free & celiac safe products I used in this recipe)

    • gluten free 1:1 flour
    • baking soda + baking powder
    • fine sea salt
    • coconut sugar
    • poppy seeds
    • eggs
    • Mariani original walnutmilk
    • sour cream
    • fresh lemon juice + lemon zest
    • pure vanilla extract
    • refined coconut oil
    • powdered sugar

    tips + tricks for making the best lemon poppy seed donuts

    • Make sure you use freshly squeezed lemon juice in this recipe. Do not use lemon juice from concentrate, it’s way too sour and not the flavor we want in these donuts.
    • Don’t forget the lemon zest. It’s super important in flavoring these donuts and gives them that zesty lemon flavor we love.

    More delicious gluten free donut recipes you’re sure to love!

    • Gluten Free Baked Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Spice Donuts
    • Gluten Free Baked Cake Mix Donuts

    If you make these Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts, be sure to leave a comment and rating below. You can also snap a photo and post it on Instagram! Make sure to tag @glutenless_apron and use the hashtag #glutenlessapron for a chance to be featured. Enjoy!

    This post is in partnership with Mariani Walnutmilk.


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    Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts

    Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Emily Chave
    • Yield: 18 Donuts
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Delicious gluten free lemon poppy seed donuts that are simple to make, baked not fried, and topped with a perfectly sweet lemon glaze. Bursting with citrus flavor, these donuts are the perfect morning treat and are guaranteed to brighten your day.


    Ingredients

    • 2 cups gluten free 1:1 flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
    • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
    • 2 eggs, room temperature
    • ¾ cup Mariani original walnutmilk (or any milk you prefer), room temperature
    • ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
    • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
    • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 4 tablespoons melted refined coconut oil, cooled

    glaze

    • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon melted refined coconut oil
    • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon Mariani original walnutmilk (or any milk you prefer)
    • pinch of fine sea salt

    Instructions

    step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. 

    step 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, coconut sugar, and poppy seeds. 

    step 3

    In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. 

    step 4

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until dry ingredients are moistened, but not fully incorporated. Add the melted coconut oil and stir until combined. Do not overmix.

    step 5

    Pour the batter into a piping bag or large ziplock bag. Pipe the batter into the donut pan so each cavity is filled ¾ of the way full. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the donuts bounce back when touched. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 

    step 6

    While the donuts are cooling make the glaze. In a small bowl add the powdered sugar, coconut oil, lemon juice, milk, and salt. Whisk until completely smooth. Dip each donut into the glaze and place back on the wire rack to set. Donuts are best served immediately.


    Keywords: gluten free, gluten free donuts, lemon poppy seed, lemon glaze

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    1. Acayla Chung says

      August 16, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      This recipe came along at the perfect time. I had just rebound my donut pans and was itching to try them out when Glutenless Apron shared this new recipe. And friends let me tell you. They were delicious! They were so easy and fun to make and myself, my husband and my entire family loved them. My only note is to make sure you properly store them if you aren’t eating them all right away…but with how delightful they are…you might not have any left to store 😉

      ★★★★★

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