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Almond Flour Donut Holes Recipe

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Delicious and gluten-free Almond Flour Donut Holes baked to golden perfection and coated with cinnamon sugar. These bite-sized treats are made with wholesome ingredients including almond flour, arrowroot flour, dairy-free yogurt, and maple syrup, making them a healthier alternative to traditional donut holes. Perfect for a snack or breakfast, these soft and flavorful bites are easy to prepare and naturally sweetened.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Arrowroot Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons Unrefined Sugar
  • 1–2 teaspoons Cinnamon (for coating)

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Dairy-Free Yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Other

  • 2–3 sprays Mild-Flavor Olive Oil (for greasing and spraying)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a mini-muffin pan with 10 mini paper liners or alternatively line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Grease the liners or baking sheet with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking, then set aside.
  2. Mix Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, arrowroot flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, dairy-free yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Use a rubber spatula to stir until a sticky, firm dough forms. Adjust the consistency by adding more yogurt if too dry or more almond flour if the dough is too wet.
  3. Shape Donut Holes: Lightly oil your hands with mild-flavor olive oil. Roll the dough into small balls about the size of mini donut holes; you should get approximately 10. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet or muffin liners.
  4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes until the donut holes are golden brown on the outside and feel dry to the touch.
  5. Cool: Let the donut holes cool on the tray for 10 minutes before carefully transferring them to a cooling rack using a teaspoon to prevent breaking. They will firm up as they cool since they are soft when warm.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: While cooling, mix the unrefined sugar and 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon together in a small bowl to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
  7. Coat Donut Holes: After the donut holes have cooled completely for about 30 minutes, spray them lightly with mild-flavor olive oil and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.

Notes

  • If the dough is too sticky to handle, chill for 10-15 minutes before rolling.
  • Arrowroot flour can be substituted with tapioca starch if unavailable.
  • For a dairy-free option, use a plant-based yogurt like coconut or almond yogurt.
  • Store donut holes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Reheat gently in the oven for a few minutes to regain softness when serving.

Keywords: Almond flour, Donut holes, Gluten-free snacks, Healthy baked treats, Cinnamon sugar donut bites

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