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April 21, 2017 · Updated November 4, 2021 · 2 Comments

Gluten Free Apple Pie Donuts

Desserts· Gluten Free· Healthy· Recipes

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You’ll never guess the “secret” ingredient in these delicious Gluten Free Apple Pie Donuts! Sponsored by Santa Cruz Organic.

Crave-worthy sweet potato donuts topped w/ a decadent apple pie glaze - a dessert so delicious you'd never guess it's gluten free & full of healthy veggies!

Gluten Free Apple Pie Donuts

The term “healthy donut” sounds like an oxymoron, but with this Gluten Free Apple Pie Donuts recipe you can have your cake and eat it too!

These delectable donuts are organic, gluten free and provide a full serving of fruits & veggies, but you’d never guess it by taste alone!

They’re the perfect combination of springy and moist cake-style donuts, topped with with a real apple pie filling that’s both sweet, tart, and spicy all in one.

So what’s the “secret” ingredient that makes our Gluten Free Apple Pie Donuts a guilt-free treat?

Sweet potatoes!

Keep reading to get the scoop…

Related: You might also like our Apple Blueberry Donuts too!

Crave-worthy sweet potato donuts topped w/ a decadent apple pie glaze - a dessert so delicious you'd never guess it's gluten free & full of healthy veggies!

Sweet Potato Donuts Ingredients

For the sweet potato donuts:

  • 1 cup cooked sweet potato
  • 1 cup brown rice flour
  • 1 cup sweet potato starch
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup organic coconut oil
  • 5 eggs

Notes: You may substitute potato starch or tapioca starch for sweet potato starch, depending on what is available at your grocer.

We used organic ingredients for this recipe, if you have any trouble finding an organic item in your area, you are welcome to substitute with what is available.

For the apple pie glaze:

  • 1 cup Santa Cruz Organic Cinnamon Apple Sauce
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 apples, chopped
  • 1 tsp corn starch

A free printable copy of this recipe is available at the bottom of the post.

Keep reading for photo step-by-step directions or  click here to jump to printable recipe. 

Crave-worthy sweet potato donuts topped w/ a decadent apple pie glaze - a dessert so delicious you'd never guess it's gluten free & full of healthy veggies!

I’m not a fan of fake apple pie filling because it’s loaded with additives and you can taste them! Santa Cruz Organic Cinnamon Apple Sauce blends organic apples and spices, giving this recipe a rich apple pie flavor without the processed sugar and syrups of some pie fillings.

Santa Cruz uses USDA certified organic apples, so I know my family is getting pure goodness. It tastes just like it should — crisp apple tartness with a hint of cinnamon and spice.

Crave-worthy sweet potato donuts topped w/ a decadent apple pie glaze - a dessert so delicious you'd never guess it's gluten free & full of healthy veggies!

How to Make Sweet Potato Donuts

Preheat oven to 350°F. Add sugar, oil, mayonnaise, and eggs to mixer and beat until well combined.

Add rice flour and sweet potato starch and continue mixing until those ingredients are fully incorporated.

Add cooked sweet potato and continue mixing until incorporated into the batter.

Crave-worthy sweet potato donuts topped w/ a decadent apple pie glaze - a dessert so delicious you'd never guess it's gluten free & full of healthy veggies!

Add baking soda and baking powder and mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Pour into silicon donut molds and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F.

Crave-worthy sweet potato donuts topped w/ a decadent apple pie glaze - a dessert so delicious you'd never guess it's gluten free & full of healthy veggies!

Transfer donuts to a wire cooling rack (careful, they’re hot!) until you’re ready to glaze.

(Makes 12-15 donuts, depending on the size of molds)

Crave-worthy sweet potato donuts topped w/ a decadent apple pie glaze - a dessert so delicious you'd never guess it's gluten free & full of healthy veggies!

How to Make the Apple Pie Glaze:

Add butter, sugar, and apple sauce to a medium sauce pan and melt together over low heat, stirring continuously.

Once glaze is a rich brown, add chopped apples and stir incorporate. Continue cooking at low heat for 10 minutes to soften apples. Stir occasionally to glaze from burning.

Add one teaspoon of cornstarch and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring until sauce starts to thicken.

Remove from heat and allow glaze to rest until it is cool enough to handle. Scoop glaze into a frosting piping bag (or a plastic freezer bag with one corner cut off) for easier application. Generously coat the top of each donut with the apple pie glaze. You may enjoy immediately, or allow glaze to set for 20-30 minutes.

Tip: Try this apple pie glaze on our healthy Quinoa Apple Cake too!

Embracing Organic is Easier than You Think

Here are some of the ways our family incorporates organic products in our daily lives — it’s more affordable and less time-intensive than you might expect!

  • Ask your grocery store manager what day of the week they markdown organic produce. This is a great way to get fresh fruits and vegetables at a fraction of their original cost!
  • Santa Cruz Organic fruit cups are an easy way to make sure your child gets wholesome, organic options at school.
  • Meal planning and creating a menu each week takes all the thought out of cooking dinner each night. It allows you to save money at the grocery store and avoid the temptation to order takeout at the last minute.

Grab a Free Printable Copy of our Apple Pie Donuts recipe:

Crave-worthy sweet potato donuts topped w/ a decadent apple pie glaze - a dessert so delicious you'd never guess it's gluten free & full of healthy veggies!
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Gluten Free Apple Pie Donuts

You'll never guess the "secret" ingredient in these delicious Gluten Free Apple Pie Donuts!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple pie, donuts, gluten free
Servings: 15 donuts
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

For the sweet potato donuts:

  • 1 cup sweet potato cooked
  • 1 cup brown rice flour
  • 1 cup sweet potato starch
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup organic coconut oil
  • 5 eggs

For the apple pie glaze:

  • 1 cup  Santa Cruz Organic Cinnamon Apple Sauce
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 apples chopped
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch

Instructions

How to Make Sweet Potato Donuts

  • Add sugar, oil, mayonnaise, and eggs to mixer and beat until well combined.
  • Add rice flour and sweet potato starch and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Add cooked sweet potato and continue mixing.
  • Add baking soda and baking powder and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
  • Pour into silicon donut molds and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F.
  • Transfer donuts to a wire cooling rack until you're ready to glaze.

How to Make the Apple Pie Glaze:

  • Add butter, sugar, and apple sauce to a medium sauce pan and melt together over low heat, stirring continuously.
  • Once glaze is a rich brown, add chopped apples and stir incorporate. Continue cooking at low heat for 10 minutes to soften apples. Stir occasionally to glaze from burning.
  • Add one teaspoon of cornstarch and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring until sauce starts to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and allow glaze to rest until it is cool enough to handle. 

To Glaze:

  • Scoop glaze into a frosting piping bag (or a plastic freezer bag with one corner cut off) for easier application. Generously coat the top of each donut with the apple pie glaze. 

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1555IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Be sure to save these Sweet Potato Donuts on Pinterest:

You'll never guess the "secret" ingredient in these delicious Gluten Free Apple Pie Donuts! Believe it or not, they provide a full serving of fruits & veggies, but they taste like a decadent dessert!

Be sure to try our Loaded BBQ Sweet Potato Donuts too:

Savory barbecue sweet potato donuts topped with sour cream and green onions

 

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Santa Cruz Organic. The opinions and text are all mine.

 

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