These lemon- and lavender-infused donuts feel like a bright, sunny morning captured in pastry form. Floral without being fussy and brightened with fresh citrus, they’re tender, aromatic and just sweet enough. Baked (not fried) and made vegan and gluten-free, this homemade donuts recipe leans light and elegant, with a lemony glaze that adds a cheerful finishing touch. They’re perfect for brunch, tea breaks or anytime you want something a little special.
Gluten-Free Lemon-Lavender Donuts (Vegan)
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Ingredients
Lemon-Lavender Sugar
- 1/2 cup Wholesome Organic Turbinado Sugar
- 2 tsp. Frontier Co-op Organic Dried Lavender
- 3 tsp. lemon zest
Donuts
- 2 cups King Arthur Baking Company Gluten-Free Measure-for-Measure Flour
- 1 Tbsp. Bob’s Red Mill Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup lemon-lavender sugar from above
- 1 cup Native Forest Organic Coconut Milk
- 1/3 cup Wildly Organic Refined Coconut Oil melted
- 1/4 cup Butternut Mountain Farm Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp. Frontier Co-op Vanilla Extract
Lemon Icing
- 2 cups Woodstock Organic Powdered Sugar
- 3 tsp. lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. Native Forest Organic Coconut Milk
Instructions
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For lemon-lavender sugar, in food processor, add sugar, lemon zest and dried lavender and pulse until mixture is well combined. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 12-welled donut pan.
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In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and lemon-lavender sugar.
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Add coconut milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined and smooth. (Note: Batter should have a thick, pancake-like consistency.)
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Fill each donut well about ¾ full with batter.
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Bake 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
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Remove from oven and let donuts cool slightly before transferring them to cooling rack.
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For icing, in medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and coconut milk until smooth glaze forms.
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To glaze donuts, dip the cooled donuts into the lemon icing, allowing any excess to drip off. Place them back on the cooling rack and let the icing set until firm.
Notes
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