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Healthy Gluten-Free Donuts (One-Bowl!)

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gluten-free donuts coated in powdered sugar

Perfectly soft, sweet, and delicious gluten-free donuts! Finish em’ off with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or a simple glaze for a healthier version of a classic dessert. Made entirely with whole ingredients, these perfect gluten-free donuts are also vegan and refined sugar-free!

a stack of gluten-free donuts covered in powdered sugar.

What You’ll Need To Make Gluten-Free Donuts

Oat Flour – Oat flour bakes up beautifully in this gluten-free recipe. It’s also super cheap and easy to get your hands on! You can either buy oat flour, or make it yourself. To make it yourself, simply pulse rolled oats in a blender until very fine. Once the oats resemble the texture of flour, they’re ready to use in this recipe!

Flax Eggs – This vegan egg substitute is also very quick and easy to make yourself. To make one flax egg, combined one tablespoon of flax meal with three tablespoons of water. Whisk that mixture up and let it sit for at least 10 minutes before adding to your donuts batter. As the flax egg sits, it’ll thicken into a gel-like consistency.

Almond or Peanut Butter – Really any nut or seed butter will work here! I used peanut butter because I personally love the taste. Though almond butter will add little to no nutty flavor. And for a nut-free version, simply use sunflower seed butter instead.

Coconut Sugar – While still sugar, coconut sugar is an unrefined, slightly healthier version of white sugar. It offers up the same amount of sweetness as regular sugar, but less of a blood sugar spike. Also unlike white sugar, coconut sugar contains fiber which helps to slow down the rate at which it metabolizes in our body. If you’ve got a sweet tooth like me, you’re all too familiar with that famous energy spike, then crash from eating processed white sugar. Well, with coconut sugar, you can expect much less of that!

a gluten-free donut in a bowl of powdered sugar.

Tips and Tricks

  • Use a large cookie scoop to transfer your gluten-free donut batter to your donut pan! A cookie scoop allows for a more precise transfer of batter. Also, while I’ve never tried it myself, I’ve heard people have a lot of success with piping batter into the donut pan from a large zip-top bag (similar to how you’d pipe frosting on a cupcake)!
  • No donut pan? No problem! Simply bake these donuts into muffins instead.
  • Finish these gluten-free donuts off any way you’d like! I went this classic powdered sugar route. Though for a krispy kreme copycat, dunk them in a simple glaze.

Adjust This Recipe To Your Dietary Needs

Make it Nut-Free: For a nut-free donut recipe, replace the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter!

Healthy Gluten-Free Donuts (One-Bowl!)

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Recipe by Samantha Course: DessertDifficulty: Easy
Servings

24

donuts
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Total time

25

minutes

Perfectly soft, sweet, and delicious gluten-free donuts! Finish em’ off with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or a simple glaze for a healthier version of a classic dessert. Made entirely with whole ingredients, these perfect gluten-free donuts are also vegan and refined sugar-free!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups oat flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 2 flax eggs, see Notes

  • 1 cup milk, I used non-dairy milk

  • 1/2 cup almond or peanut butter

  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Topping options:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 cup coconut sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon

  • 1 cup confectioners sugar + 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F and grease a donut pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Form a well in the center of your flour mixture and add in flax eggs, non-dairy milk, almond butter, coconut sugar, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  • Slowly whisk the batter starting at the center, slowly moving outward until both wet and dry ingredients are incorporated.
  • Carefully fill your donut molds with the batter, then bake for 20-22 minutes. Once done, pop donuts out of the mold and onto a cooling rack.
  • Once cool, dip in either powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar to coat.

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Notes

  • Flax Eggs: To make on flax egg, combine 1 tablespoon of ground flax meal with 3 tablespoons of water and let sit on the counter for 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Store these gluten-free donuts in an airtight container at room temperature where they’ll stay fresh for up to 5 days!

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3-Ingredient Healthy Vegan Caramel Sauce

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3 ingredient vegan caramel sauce in a small jar with a spoon

This homemade vegan caramel sauce is perfectly sweet and super easy to make! It comes together in one saucepan, with just 3 ingredients, and in under 5 minutes. This vegan caramel is delicious drizzled over ice cream, apples, cake, or cookies! Try it over my no-churn vegan vanilla ice cream recipe, or even on top of my healthy apple crisp. YUM!

3 ingredient vegan caramel sauce being poured over a green apple.

What You’ll Need

Coconut Cream – Coconut cream is the thick, white cream found at the top of a can of full-fat coconut milk. It’s important to note that coconut cream can only be obtained by a can of full-fat coconut milk, not low-fat or boxed coconut milk. Native Organics also sells a great canned coconut cream, which is what I used in this recipe. Also, remember to only use the coconut cream and not any of the liquid found at the bottom of the can. To do this, open your can of full-fat coconut milk or cream, then scrape and remove the cream from the top. Fill a one-cup measurer with this coconut cream, then save the liquid for use in smoothies later on!

Maple Syrup – This natural sweetener is the only sweetener in this vegan dessert recipe! Our vegan caramel is so much healthier than your standard caramel because it contains only natural ingredients, and has a lot less sugar. However, healthier doesn’t mean any less delicious. Maple syrup gives this sauce an irresistibly rich flavor.

Peanut Butter – Peanut butter is the finishing touch to this recipe, adding the perfect texture and flavor. Though if you’re not a fan of peanut butter, you can use almond butter, cashew butter, pecan butter, or sunflower seed butter in its place!

vegan caramel sauce being whisked in a saucepan

This Vegan Caramel Is….

  • Healthy
  • Plant-Based
  • Gluten-Free
  • Refined Sugar-Free
  • Paleo
  • & Delicious!

Adjust This Recipe to Your Dietary Needs

Make it Nut-Free: Replace the peanut butter in this recipe with 1/4 cup of sunflower seed butter!

Make it Paleo: Use almond butter instead of peanut butter for a delicious paleo caramel recipe.

3 ingredient vegan caramel sauce in a small jar with a spoon
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3-Ingredient Vegan Caramel Sauce

This homemade vegan caramel sauce is perfectly sweet and super easy to make! It comes together in one saucepan, with just 3 ingredients, and in under 5 minutes. This vegan caramel is delicious drizzled over ice cream, apples, cake, or cookies!
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut cream, see Notes
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter

Instructions

  • Add coconut cream and maple syrup to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until bubbling, then reduce to low heat and continue stirring for 3 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in almond or peanut butter. Let cool, it’ll continue to thicken as it cools.

Notes

  • Coconut Cream: Coconut cream is the thick, white creamy part at the top of a can of full-fat coconut milk. You can only obtain coconut cream from either a can of full-fat coconut milk, or a can of coconut cream.
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    5 Healthy and DELICIOUS Smoothie Recipes

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    all 5 smoothies in cups with ice, blueberries, and almond milk on the side

    Here are the 5 smoothie recipes I make constantly! They’re SUPER healthy, incredibly delicious, and come together in only a few minutes. These healthy smoothies are the perfect quick, easy, and portable breakfast or snack!

    all 5 smoothies lined up in glasses with toppings on each

    How to Make a (Delicious) Smoothie

    • Pick your frozen fruits. Every smoothie recipe starts with a curated selection of frozen fruit. The frozen fruit is what you’ll taste the most of in your smoothie, so make sure it’s a combination you’ll love!
    • Add in some healthy fats. Now that you have your fruit, it’s time to round the nutrition out with a bit of healthy fats. Healthy fats will slow the digestion of the naturally occurring sugar in fruit, which will stabilize your blood sugar and provide you with a long-term source of energy to get you through the morning! My favorite healthy fats for smoothies are unsweetened almond butter, avocado, or hemp seeds.
    • Consider adding fresh or frozen vegetables. Depending on which vegetable you choose to add to your smoothie, you most likely won’t be able to taste it at all! Spinach is always a great addition, yielding very little flavor yet TONS of nutrients. Or, steamed then frozen cauliflower is a perfect way to not only add nutrients to a smoothie, but helps to thicken it up as well.
    • Give it a boost with protein and/or powdered superfoods. I prefer unsweetened, unflavored, and plant-based protein in my smoothie recipes. However, feel free to use whichever protein powder is your favorite! Though in my chocolate peanut butter protein smoothie recipe, I highly recommend the Aloha Chocolate Protein Powder – it’s so darn good.
    • Select a liquid to blend. Any liquid will work! Water or milk will yield the least flavor, allowing the fruit to shine. Or, you can use juice for an even sweeter and fruitier smoothie if you’d like.
    all 5 smoothies in cups with ice, blueberries, and almond milk on the side

    Blenders 101

    I’ve owned many blenders in my day, though these two have stood out the most:

    • Vitamix: I know …she’s expensive, but boy is she incredible! I purchase a refurbished Vitamix a few years ago after saving up for one. And let me tell ya, it was worth EVERY penny. There’s nothing the Vitamix can’t blend, it’s truly the most powerful blender on the market. So if you’re looking to splurge, the Vitamix is definitely the blender for you!
    • Nutribullet: The nutribullet is great for everyday use! It takes up very little counter space, and is super easy to clean. I had my first nutribullet for almost 10 years before it eventually died on me. And that was after daily use in a four-person household! Also, the larger cup is enough to blend up to two serving sizes. I really can’t recommend the nutribullet enough, it’s fairly priced and comes with a one year warranty.

    Turn Any Smoothie Into a Smoothie Bowl

    Turn any of the below smoothie recipes into a smoothie bowl! It’s seriously so easy, all you’ll need to do is start with half the amount of liquid listed in the recipe. Then, continue to add more liquid as needed or until it’s perfectly thick and smooth. Once smooth, transfer your smoothie to a bowl and top with some fresh fruit, a handful of granola, and maybe even a scoop of almond or peanut butter!

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    5 Healthy and DELICIOUS Smoothie Recipes

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    Recipe by Samantha Course: Breakfast, Snacks, DrinksDifficulty: Easy
    Servings

    1

    serving
    Total time

    5

    minutes

    Here are the 5 smoothie recipes I make constantly! They’re SUPER healthy, incredibly delicious, and come together in only a few minutes. These healthy smoothies are the perfect quick, easy, and portable breakfast or snack!

    Ingredients

    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

    • 1 1/2 frozen bananas

    • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder or 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

    • 1 tablespoon peanut butter

    • 1 cup almond milk, or regular milk

    • Strawberry Banana Smoothie

    • 1 frozen banana

    • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries

    • 1 tablespoon almond or peanut butter, optional

    • 1 cup milk, I used almond milk

    • Glowing Green Smoothie

    • 1 cup frozen mango

    • 1/2 cup frozen peaches

    • 1 cup fresh spinach

    • 1/2 avocado

    • 1 cup water or milk

    • Tropical Smoothie

    • 1 cup frozen mango

    • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple

    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt, unsweetened

    • 1 cup coconut milk

    • Very Berry Smoothie

    • 1/2 cup frozen cherries

    • 1 cup frozen mixed berries

    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt, unsweetened

    • 1 cup water or milk

    Directions

    • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

    Recipe Video

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    Baked Oats

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    Baked Oats Recipe

    This popular Baked Oats recipe is a healthy, easy-to-make breakfast option that requires only a couple of key ingredients. Have it plain or mix it up with chocolate chips, peanut butter or protein powder – there are so many versatile ways to make this baked oats recipe to your liking!

    Baked Oats Recipe

    I guess we should thank TikTok for this popular baked oats recipe! I never would have thought to blend oats and turn it into a type of oatmeal breakfast cake ’til now. These bake nicely in ramekins (which is what I use) or a muffin pan for individual servings, but you can bake it in a larger batch in a casserole dish if you want to serve to the whole fam!

    Main Ingredients & Substitutions For Baked Oats

    • Rolled Oats – This is the main ingredient needed for this recipe, but you can use quick oats or oat flour instead. 

    • Mashed Banana – This adds flavor, sweetness and moisture to the recipe. 

    • Egg – Or you can make it vegan by using a flax egg!

    • Honey or Maple Syrup – Adds an extra touch of sweetness to the baked oats.

    • Baking Powder – This helps the baked oats rise while baking.

    • Pinch of Salt

    Optional Add Ins

    • Chocolate Chips

    • Cocoa Powder

    • Peanut Butter

    • Protein Powder

    • Vanilla Extract
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    Baked Oats

    5 from 1 vote
    Recipe by Samantha Course: BreakfastDifficulty: Easy
    Servings

    1

    servings
    Prep time

    5

    minutes
    Cooking time

    20

    minutes
    Total time

    25

    minutes

    This popular Baked Oats recipe is a healthy, easy-to-make breakfast option that requires only a couple of key ingredients. Have it plain or mix it up with chocolate chips, peanut butter or protein powder – there are so many versatile ways to make this baked oats recipe to your liking!

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats

    • 1 Banana (mashed)

    • 1 Egg

    • 1 Tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup

    • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder

    • 1 Pinch of Salt

    • Optional Add-Ins:

    • 2 Tablespoons Chocolate Chips

    • 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder

    • 1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter

    • 1 Tablespoon Protein Powder

    • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    Directions

    • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and lightly grease an oven-safe ramekin.
    • Place all ingredients (except chocolate chips, if using) in a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Pour batter into prepared ramekin and bake for 20-25 minutes, let cool for about 10 minutes before eating.

    Notes

    • To Store: Keep well in an airtight container for 2 days at room temperature and up to a week in the fridge.
    • To Freeze: You can freeze the baked oats before or after baking and it will keep for up to 3 months.

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    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)

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    3 ingredient peanut butter cookies

    This peanut butter cookies recipe is super easy and quick to make requiring only 3 ingredients – peanut butter, egg and sugar! These flourless homemade pb cookies are gluten-free and dairy-free, so everyone can enjoy them!

    3 ingredient peanut butter cookies

    Perfect for a last minute dessert idea for the upcoming holidays, these peanut butter cookies have a rich peanut butter taste and a chewy texture that’s crisp on the outside.

    Only THREE Ingredients Needed For These Cookies!

    • Peanut Butter – Use smooth peanut butter for the best results.

    • Sugar – Granulated sugar not only adds sweetness, but it also helps the cookies brown as the sugar caramelizes.

    • Egg

    Tips & Substitutions When Making These Peanut Butter Cookies

    • Customize to your liking! Add in some chocolate chips, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract or an additional egg (for a softer cookie).

    • Avoid using crunchy peanut butter, unless you want your cookies to be crumbly.

    • Take a peek at the cookies after about 8 minutes or so. You’ll know they are done when they are firm to the touch and slightly browning at the edges.

    • To make it vegan, substitute the egg for a flax egg, which is made by mixing together 1 tablespoon flaxseed with 2 tablespoons water and letting it rest for 5 minutes.
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    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)

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    Recipe by Samantha Course: Desserts, SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
    Servings

    9

    servings
    Prep time

    5

    minutes
    Cooking time

    10

    minutes
    Total time

    15

    minutes

    This peanut butter cookies recipe is super easy to make requiring only 3 ingredients – peanut butter, egg and sugar! These flourless homemade pb cookies are also gluten-free and dairy-free, so everyone can enjoy them!

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Peanut Butter (no sugar added)

    • 1/2 Cup Sugar

    • 1 Whole Egg

    Directions

    • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth.
    • Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto the baking sheet, then flatten each ball with the back of a fork in a crisscross pattern.
    • Bake for 10 minutes, then leave to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

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    Notes

    • Storage: Store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
    • Freeze: You can freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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