Gluten Free Donut Holes
Gluten Free Donut Holes as decadently delicious as they oughta be, but with options! These beauties can be made in an air fryer, can be baked and can even be made with protein milk!
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Servings: 22 donut holes
Calories: 113kcal
Ingredients
Gluten Free Donut Holes
- 2 Tbs. butter or non-dairy alternative I use Earth Balance Buttery Sticks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or unrefined coconut palm sugar
- 1/3 cup mashed banana or unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg OR 1 Tbs. flaxseed meal steeped in 3 Tbs. warm water
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract or paste
- 2 cups 270 grams gfJules Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 6 Tbs. milk of choice OR protein drink like OWYN protein drink: coffee vanilla or chocolate flavor OR 2 Tbs. coffee + 4 Tbs. milk of choice
- high heat vegetable or peanut oil if frying
Glaze
- 2 cups sifted confectioner's sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla paste or extract
- 4 tsp. milk of choice or protein drink like OWYN protein drink: coffee vanilla or chocolate flavor
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add banana OR applesauce, egg or flax egg PLUS vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then slowly stir them into the liquids, adding milk last, and beating until there are no lumps.
- To BAKE donut holes:Preheat oven to 325° F (or 300°F convection).
- Scoop a tablespoon-sized amount of dough out and roll on a clean counter or mat lightly dusted with gfJules Gluten Free All Purpose Flour.
- Place rolled donut holes onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes, testing with a toothpick for doneness (when inserted toothpick comes out clean, donut holes are fully cooked).
- Remove to cool on wire racks for 5 minutes, then gently roll in confectioner’s sugar or sugar and cinnamon mixture, or allow to fully cool, then dip in glaze.
- To FRY donut holes:Prepare a small pot by filling at least 1 1/2 inches deep with oil. Heat to medium (no more than 350°F); ideal doughnut fry oil temperature is 325-350°F.
- *Note: a deep fry or thermometer is super helpful to ensure the oil reaches and stays at the right temperature. If the oil is too hot, the doughnut holes will burn on the outside and remain uncooked on the inside.
- Once cooked, immediately remove with a skimmer or slotted spoon to a plate covered with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. (I recommend starting with just one doughnut hole and cutting it open after 4 minutes to be sure it has cooked through and not over-cooked, so you know exactly how long to leave the doughnuts in your hot oil.)
- Remove to finish cooling and repeat with remaining dough. (For air fryer directions hop to these instructions: https://gfjules.com/air-fryer-gluten-free-cooking-baking/)
- To make the GLAZE:Sift confectioner's sugar into a bowl, and stir in vanilla paste or extract, plus milk. Use a whisk to incorporate the liquid, checking to see that it is not so thick that it can't be drizzled, but not so thin that it rolls right off the donut holes.
- If the glaze is too thick, simply add another tablespoon of milk; if too thin, add 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar. Repeat as necessary until glaze is the right consistency.
- Swirl each donut hole in the glaze bowl and return to the parchment-lined baking sheets to set.
Notes
Using banana produces a strongly banana-flavored donut which is quite tasty ... unless you don't like bananas! In that case, use applesauce for a milder flavored donut.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Donut Holes
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
113
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
137
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
17
g
19
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
** Please keep in mind that nutrition information provided is per serving, which may vary. While we have taken care to provide you with the most accurate nutritional values possible, please note that this information may differ significantly depending on the exact ingredients and brands that you choose to use to make this recipe. Additionally, where options are given for ingredients, the resulting calculation may include all ingredient options instead of only one per line, skewing the totals significantly.