This baked donut recipe is gluten free, quick and so easy! They taste like an Almond Joy Bar, in a donut form! Basically, you need these donuts in your life.
OMGOMGOMGOMG
I have been waiting to share these this baked donut recipe with you for MY WHOLE LIFE.
Or, since I made them a couple months ago.
So, basically, my whole life. You get it.
Moving on.
These donuts are kind of like the Freezer Pops we just talked about…I have been avoiding making them due to lack-age of a donut pan.
Then one day, I was doing really important computer things (read: shopping on Ebay..<3) and I saw a donut pan come up in one of those “people who viewed this also viewed…” things.
Those related links always try to take my moolah
So rude.
Obvi, I viewed it.
Obvi, the sequel, I bought it.
I was even more excited when the donut pan showed up on my doorstep THE NEXT DAY. Of course, I threw all other recipe testing related plans out the window, and made a baked donut recipe instead.
It was a very happy day in the FFF lentil-sized kitchen.
It was also a VERY happy belly day.
I based the donuts slightly off these gluten free muffins, and you may recognize the (AH-MAY-ZING) chocolate ganache from the (most adorbs ever) gluten free pancake skewers.
Then I added more almond and more coconut…because it’s yum.
And, because I can.
Of course, I am not going to lie to you and say that you will never ever want to eat an Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donut (I love these SO much that Mr. FFF and I broke one together on our wedding day, instead of cutting cake)
Because, let’s be honest, something fried will always taste better than something baked.
HOW-EV-ER, this baked donut recipe is super moist, light and are ALMOST as good as their oily, fried (delicious) counter parts.
PLUS, they’re gluten free.
And, they taste like an almond joy. In donut form.
Sidenote: Do I make too many Almond Joy inspired desserts for you? There was the chocolate truffle recipe, the quinoa coconut chocolate gluten free cookies and the “Cheesecake”
Can’t.Stop.Chocolate.Coconut.GAH.
SO GOOD.
Let’s stop this chit chat and stuff our faces with baked yumminess kay?
I’m sharing the Baked Almond Joy Donut Recipe over at GoodLife Eats today! Head over there to check out the recipe.
Want more gluten free desserts?
Peanut Butter Banana Protein Truffles
More baked donut recipes from around the web that I want to try:
Birthday Cake Oreo Mini Donuts – The Sweet Chick
Powdered Sugar Donettes – Life Made Simple
Chocolate Chip Donuts with Peanut Butter Glaze – A Kitchen Addiction
Matt Robinson says
I seriously need these donuts in my life, you are right about that. I LOVE almond joy bars, so these are perfect!
Taylor Kiser says
Well then these are most definitely for you Matt! Thank you! I hope you have a great Fourth weekend!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Yum Taylor! I’d like 2 for breakfast please.
Still waiting….
Oh well….pinning. 🙂
Have a great 4th!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha I knew you would like the coconut! P.s Have you tried the coconut Dunkin Donuts coffee yet? I LOVE IT!
Thanks for the pin Melanie, I hope you have a great one too! 😀
Bri | Bites of Bri says
I’ve never made donuts before, so this sounds interesting. I can totally agree though because I felt the same way about popsicle molds and felt an immediate need to get them!
Taylor Kiser says
You must try making donuts, they are SO fun and easy Bri!
I hope that you have a great Fourth weekend!! 🙂
Joanne says
I have had a donut pan for AGES and have…gasp…never used it!! For shame.
But who can resist an almond joy flavored treat?! Certainly not I. And no such thing as too much of them in my life, either!
Taylor Kiser says
WHAT. Bad food blogger. KIDDING <3
I'm glad you like these, happy Fourth lady! 🙂
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
Aren’t donut pans fun? These wouldn’t last long in our house! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
I am obsessed with them!! Thanks Lisa…is that a bad thing 😉
Mallory @ Chocolate with Grace says
These are so pretty! I love the almond joy flavors.
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Mallory!
Serene @ House of Yumm says
Ok, I do need these in my life!!! But I also think then I must need a donut pan in my life too.. Possibly a Target run later today? I’m so excited!!! Not only have you brought me this wonderful recipe I MUST make, you gave me a reason to go to Target 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! Target is life right?! So in love with that place…I most definitely think there should be a Target run today!
Thanks Serene, I hope ya lurveee them! 😀
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I definitely want to stuff my face with these donuts, Taylor! They look AMAZING! Donuts are the best, but ones that taste like a candy bar take the cake (or donut)! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, you’re so cute! Thanks Gayle….I wish I could send you some! Happy holiday weekend! 😀
Maris (In Good Taste) says
Fun! Usually I think food “mash ups” are unnecessary but these are too cute and sound like a natural combination!
Taylor Kiser says
I do agree with you….but sometimes it just has to be done! Thanks Maris!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These are definitely my kind of donut! Love the recipe!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks friend!
Beth @ The First Year says
Girl, you know how I feel about donuts. Yum.
Taylor Kiser says
haha yes. These are FOR YOU!
TidyMom says
adding this to donut list to make! these look fabulous!
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! I hope that you lurveee them! Thank you 😀
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
I don’t have a donut pan yet 🙁
I used to hide a stash of almond joy bars when I was a kid – so anything almond joy now, I feel I have to hide…or I will have to share and donuts like these should not be shared! No! Never!
Taylor Kiser says
GET ONE! They are like $10 on Ebay girl.
No….definitely not shared! I like the way you think! 🙂
I hope you have a great Fourth of July pretty lady!!
Kelly @ Trial and Eater says
How did you know I was craving donuts?! Also, I love that you broke a donut instead of cutting the cake on your wedding day 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
I just had this feeling 😉
Thanks Kelly! I’m glad you don’t think we are totally weird! 😀
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
My kinda donut ALL. THE. WAY. I was seriously just craving something/anything Almond Joy-themed and then you share these perf donuts. I think I need these for a 2nd breakfast this morning. No shame. 😉 Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
It’s like I can read your mind!! 😉
Definitely no shame…in fact, do 3! because, why not?! Haha! Thank you Sarah!!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
I’ve been waiting for you to share these my whole life too! When I get home from the lake I am for sure making these! Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha I can’t believe you remembered they existed! Nice work! 😉
DO IT! Thanks for the love and pin pretty lady! xoxo
Audrey @ In Shape Cupcake says
This. Recipe.
WOW, definitely need to give it a try. Its mouthwatering!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you SO much! That means a lot! I hope you love it Audrey!! 😀
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
Loveeee almond joy, I wasn’t really a candy lover when I was a kid, but I would never pass up an almond joy. I MUST TRY THESE!!
Taylor Kiser says
YES YOU MUST!! I wish we could eat ’em together! Thanks pretty lady!
Abbie @ Needs Salt says
These doughnuts look incredible! Baked doughnuts are one of the funnest things to make. And the chocolate + coconut combo is somehting else, isn’t it? So crazy good.
Your pictures and blog are gorgeous! I can’t wait to see more recipes!
Pinning!
Taylor Kiser says
Yes – they are SO FUN!
Thank you SO much for the sweet words and pin Abbie, you totally just made my weekend!
P.s…love your blog name. I like salt. a lot 🙂
Happy Fourth!
Natalie @ Life Made Simple says
These look amazing! I love anything almond joy…. especially donuts!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! Glad you like them, thanks Natalie!
Julie @ Table for Two says
Love me some almond joys and made into donut form? These look and sound amazing!! That glaze is killing me!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Julie! The glaze is what makes them! 😀
CakePants says
Oh man, these look absolutely perfect!! Also, no such thing as too many Almond Joy-like desserts. No. Such. Thing. 😀
Taylor Kiser says
GOOD! Then I will keep them coming 😉
Thanks CakePants!
Julia says
Ohhhhh mylanta! I want an almond joy donut asap! I love your ability to healthify tasty treats. Big round of applause!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you my dear! I will add them to the list of things we must face plant into together once we meet someday!! Happy Fourth weekend friend!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Online shopping can and is dangerous…especially when things can arrive next day! It has been too long since my last meeting with my donut pan…you have me convinced I need donuts again soon!! And chocolate and coconut are my weaknesses too!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Right! The worst/best ever!!
Yes you need to make donuts girl, it’s time for a date with the donut pan!
Marlys (This and That) says
I love almond joy and have just started to make baked doughnuts.. These will be on my list. Pinning.
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! I hope that you like them, please let me know if you try them. Thanks for the pin Marlys!
Consuelo - Honey & Figs says
No amount of Almond Joy related posts is ever enough, that’s for sure!!!! Especially if they come in mini donut form hey. You girl, these are the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. And your pictures are gorgeous! Please give me your tlent thankyouverymuch. And give me your donut pan too. And all of the leftover donuts you have at home (if you happen to have any, that is. I know that there wouldn’t be leftover at mine hehe). I adore these!
Taylor Kiser says
Good! I am glad you aren’t getting tired of them girlfriend!
Haha thank you Consuelo, you are the sweetest ever! I don’t have any donuts…I eated them. BUT, I would share if I could! And donut pan…$10 on Ebay!! 😀
Charlotte Moore says
I have made baked donuts before with almond flour. I like the texture it has. I have made some things with coconut flour some good some not so good. I have never seen this much coconut flour used with only 2 eggs. I would think it would be at least 4. They look so good.
Taylor Kiser says
Coconut flour is definitely tricky to bake with! Yes, if there was more coconut flour, you would need more eggs, but not with the 2 kinds of flours.
Thanks Charlotte!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
THIS sentence: “Because, let’s be honest, something fried will always taste better than something baked.”
Cracking.me.up. And also very true (sadly).
These donuts look FABULOUS!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! I am glad you enjoyed it…and found it true..because, well, it is.
Thanks Liz! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These are totally happening this weekend Taylor – I can’t believe you held out on us for so long! Pinned and stumbled!!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha I am sorry! I won’t do it again Trish!! Thank you SO much…Happy Fourth!
Amy @ Thoroughly Nourished Life says
I love baked doughnuts! And I love almonds and chocolate (we don’t have Almond Joy bars here, I think we are obviously missing out!) so I know I’m going to love these doughnuts! I have a mini doughnut pan at home so I can’t wait to make these 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Yes you are missing out! Where do you like Amy?!? I didn’t have them growing up in Canada!
A mini donut pan?! I MUST BUY.
heading to Ebay 🙂
Jill Morgenstern says
Those look SO delish! Pinning, on the off chance that I ever buy a donut pan. Ok…I will never buy a donut pan. But at least it will be an easy way back to your site!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha you have to buy a donut pan Jill – they are like $10 on Ebay!! SO worth it!
But, thank you so much anyway! 😀
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Thanks for sharing with us at Best of the Weekend! Almond Joy is my favorite candy bar – I’ll be featuring these tonight on my blog!!
Taylor Kiser says
You’re so welcome! And thank you!! 😀
Suzanne Holt says
I have never made donuts at home but I really really want to. We also don’t have a donut pan, so we need to get one. But these look great so I’ll have to try them when we get a pan.
Taylor Kiser says
They are really cheap and totally worth it! Please let me know if you try it!