What makes these cinnamon sugar doughnuts gluten-free?

These doughnuts are made gluten-free by using whole grain rolled oats, ground into flour, as the base instead of traditional wheat flour.

How are these vegan doughnuts sweetened without refined sugar?

The recipe uses one cup of date paste to naturally sweeten the doughnut dough, providing a rich, caramel-like flavor.

What is a flax egg and how is it used in this recipe?

A flax egg is a vegan egg substitute made by mixing 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water, which helps bind the dough for these doughnuts.

Are these cinnamon sugar doughnuts baked or fried?

These doughnuts are baked in a nonstick doughnut pan for 15 minutes at 350 degreesF, making them a lighter alternative to fried versions.

Can I make these doughnuts ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough and bake them, then store the finished doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two, or in the refrigerator.

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Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Name: Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups whole grain rolled oats, ground into flour; 1 tablespoon of cinnamon; 1 cup of date paste; 1 flax egg: 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed in a bowl with 3 tablespoons water, set in the fridge for 15 minutes; 1 cup of almond milk; Cinnamon and stevia mix, for rolling doughnuts in after baking

SG By: Sara Grandominico

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Several golden-brown baked vegan and gluten-free cinnamon sugar doughnuts, coated in a white cinnamon-stevia mix, arranged on a plate.

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Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Enjoy these cinnamon sugar donuts without the guilt, no refined sugar! Sweet and exactly what you need for the holiday season. They're naturally sweetened with date paste and made from oat flour!

Ingredients You Need for Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

2 cups whole grain rolled oats, ground into flour
1 tablespoon of cinnamon
1 cup of date paste
1 flax egg: 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed in a bowl with 3 tablespoons water, set in the fridge for 15 minutes
1 cup of almond milk
Cinnamon and stevia mix, for rolling doughnuts in after baking

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How to Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, mix the oat flour and cinnamon.
Add the date paste, flax egg, and almond milk, and stir into a thick dough.
Pour the batter into a nonstick doughnut pan, and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the doughnuts from the pan and roll in the cinnamon + stevia mixture.

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