Can I fry them instead of baking?

This recipe is designed to be baked, so the batter will not work for frying.

Can I bake them as regular sized muffins or donuts?

Sure! If you use a regular sized donut pan, I'd recommend adding about 3-5 minutes to the bake time. For regular sized muffins, it will be even longer. I have not tested either personally, so you will have to experiment with bake time a bit.

Can I use all purpose flour if I am not gluten-free.

Absolutely, it will work as a 1-for-1 swap for the gluten-free flour.

Can I use regular eggs if I am not vegan?

Absolutely, two eggs will work perfectly in place of the flax eggs.

425°F—is that a typo?

Nope, that is correct! Starting at a really hot temperature creates rapid rise inside and an extra crusty exterior to mimic the texture of a fried donut hole.

Mine came out over done, should I reduce the baking temperature?

Instead of reducing the temperature, just reduce the baking time. They can burn quick, so I'd recommend checking them a minute or two even before the 10 minute mark.

My cinnamon sugar coating isn't sticking, what can I do?

Your donuts may be too cool (room temperature or warmer is best), or you aren't using enough butter/coconut oil for brushing them first.

Fluffy Baked Apple Cider Donut Holes (gluten-free)

Name: Baked Apple Cider Donut Holes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 48
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup (360ml) apple cider (reduced to 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup (125g) Creamy SunButter; 3/4 cup (115g) coconut sugar; 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flax meal + 6 tbsp warm water OR apple cider)*; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup (124g) gluten free flour; 3/4 cup (84g) almond flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tsps apple pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice); 4 tbsps coconut oil or dairy-free butter, melted; 1/2 cup (100g) cane sugar; 2 tsps cinnamon

Description

Indulge in fluffy gluten-free baked apple cider donut holes rolled in sweet cinnamon sugar. This easy homemade recipe is full of warm spices, perfect for a healthier fall treat!

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cup (360ml) apple cider (reduced to 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup (125g) Creamy SunButter
3/4 cup (115g) coconut sugar
2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flax meal + 6 tbsp warm water OR apple cider)*
1 tsp vanilla extract 
1 cup (124g) gluten free flour
3/4 cup (84g) almond flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsps apple pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

4 tbsps coconut oil or dairy-free butter, melted
1/2 cup (100g) cane sugar
2 tsps cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease a mini muffin or donut hole pan with nonstick spray.
In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until reduced to 1/2 cup. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, beat together, the reduced apple cider, SunButter, coconut sugar, flax, eggs, and vanilla with a hand mixer.
Add the dry ingredients, and continue mixing until combined.
Spoon into the prepared pan, filling each cavity halfway.
Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F. Then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes until brown around the edges.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then pop them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Mix the cane sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
Brush each donut hole with the melted butter or coconut oil, then roll in cinnamon sugar to coat.
Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Keep leftovers in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

Notes

*You can substitute with 2 real eggs

Keywords: gluten free, almond flour, easy, healthy, dairy free, egg free, fall, baking, cinnamon sugar