Paleo Apple Cider Donuts
A healthier donut that has a crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated outside and the fluffy, apple-infused inside
Ingredients
Donut Batter
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup + 2tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 1/2 cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp tapioca flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsbp avocado oul or melted unrefined coconut oil
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1/2 cup cane sugar, or if strictly paleo, monkfruit sugar works beautifully!
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg (crucial for that true bakery donut experience!)
- 1/8 tsp cardamom
Instructions
- Mix together the egg, apple cider, coconut sugar, vanilla and avocado oil until well combined.
- Add almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt to the wet ingredients. Don't overmix, just stir until everything is incorporated.
- Use avocado oil spray or avocado oil on a paper towel to grease the donut molds. Carefully fill silicone donut molds with the mixture, spooning into molds until just barely filled. (The exact molds I used are linked above!)
- Bake at 350 degrees for 23-25 minutes. Donuts should be golden and set on top. A toothpick should come out mostly clean (mine were perfect at 24 minutes, just watch them!)
- Allow the donuts to cool for about 20-30 minutes and then pop them out gently from the molds.
- Mix the cinnamon-sugar topping mix ingredients together in a bowl. Brush or spray the donuts with avocado oil. Toss in cinnamon-sugar topping mix until fully coated.
Notes
Dont skip these storage tips!!
Apple cider donuts are one of those treats that taste best fresh, but you can definitely keep them around a few days if you store them right.
Short-Term Storage (1–2 days)
- Room Temp: Place donuts in an airtight container lined with a paper towel to absorb moisture. Keep them at room temp, away from direct sunlight.
- Tip: If you’ve rolled them in cinnamon sugar, they may get a little sticky after day 1—totally normal!
Medium-Term Storage (3–5 days)
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container. Warm them up in the oven or toaster oven (350°F for 5–7 minutes) to bring back that cozy, just-baked texture.
Long-Term Storage (Up to 2 months)
- Freezer: Wrap each donut individually in plastic wrap or parchment, then pop them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
- Reheat: Let thaw at room temp, then warm in the oven for 8–10 minutes at 325°F. Roll in fresh cinnamon sugar after reheating if you want that perfect crispy coating again.