Vegan Soft Baked Lemon Donuts with Lemon Glaze! (Gluten Free)

Published: May 6, 2019 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 32 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Vegan Soft Baked Lemon Donuts with Lemon Glaze (GF): this vegan gluten free donuts recipe yields soft and fluffy donuts with easy homemade lemon glaze! Healthy Doughnuts, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free.

Hooray for May!! <– There’s nothing quite like starting the day with a little rhyme-time to get the easy giggles going, is there? 😉 I’m a big fan of being as goofy as possible to get a smile out of loved ones. I mean… life is too serious as is, right?

Anywho, I’m super excited about sharing today’s recipe because: we’re gonna be making DONUTS!! Make that vegan gluten free donuts! My vegan Soft Baked Lemon Donuts recipe will be the second-only-ever donut recipe on Beaming Baker.

Shocked?!? Or you really don’t care because: just hand me the donuts!!! Or is it doughnuts? Meh! Anyway, since my first go at a vegan donut recipe was ALL about the chocolate, I figured it would be a fun change of pace to share a zesty, fruity and perfectly lemon-y donut recipe.

Btw, if you have a specific vegan donut recipe request, let me know in the comments below! That way, I have ample time to get to testin’ on it.

Vegan Soft Baked Lemon Donuts with Lemon Glaze! (Gluten Free)

Without further ado, let’s dive into today’s baked lemon donut recipe. This vegan soft baked lemon donuts recipe comes with a deliciously easy homemade lemon glaze… and it yields wonderfully soft and fluffy donuts!

Best of all, these baked lemon donuts are dairy-free & refined sugar-free, and made with healthy ingredients. Woohooo!!! But how easy is it to make these vegan gluten free donuts? Read on below to find out. 🙂

How to Make Soft Baked Vegan Lemon Donuts w/ Lemon Glaze

Step 1: Sift together all the dry ingredients.
Step 2: Whisk together all the wet ingredients.
Step 3: Combine the wet and dry ingredients to create your vegan donut batter.
Step 4: Spoon donut batter into prepared donut pans.
Step 5: Bake for about 12 minutes.
Step 6: Cool donuts, then remove from pan.
Step 7: Glaze your baked lemon donuts with homemade lemon glaze & enjoy!

Easy Homemade Glaze Options for your Vegan Gluten Free Donuts

These vegan gluten free donuts come with a delicious, easy homemade lemon glaze, but if that’s not your thing, try the following vegan, dairy-free glaze options:

Orange Glaze: swap the lemon juice for orange juice to make orange glaze. Garnish with orange zest!
Plain Glaze: swap the lemon juice for your favorite non-dairy, vegan milk. Skip the lemon zest as garnish.
Chocolate Ganache: try topping your baked lemon donuts with a vegan chocolate ganache glaze. Here is the chocolate ganache recipe I use. If you prefer chocolate vegan donuts, try my vegan gluten free Soft Baked Chocolate Donut Recipe.

Q&A for Soft and Fluffy Baked Lemon Donuts Recipe

How do I store these baked lemon donuts? Store vegan donuts in an airtight container at room temperature, or in the fridge. Glaze before serving.
Can I freeze these vegan lemon donuts? Yes! Store unglazed lemon donuts in a freezer-friendly container for up to 2 months. Thaw, then top with easy homemade lemon glaze before serving.
Where do I find the donut pan you use to make baked donuts? Here are the exact donut pans that I use.
Can I grind my own oats to make oat flour for this soft baked vegan donuts recipe? Yes! Using gluten free oats, follow this homemade oat flour recipe. Just make sure to grind the oats until very fine, without coarse bits in it.

Did you have fun learning how to make baked lemon donuts with me today? I bet it’s gonna get WAY more fun once the baking begins! 😉 It’s always a joy sharing in these kitchen adventures with you. I can’t wait to hear what you think! ‘Til then…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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Vegan Soft Baked Lemon Donuts with Lemon Glaze! (Gluten Free)

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Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
Total Time: 37 minutes
Yield: 12 donuts 1x

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat two 6-donut pans with nonstick spray or coconut oil. If using a non-stick donut pan with the non-stick coating intact (fairly new), do not spray. Set aside.
Make the Lemon Donuts: In a large bowl, sift together all the dry ingredients. Set aside.
Add water and milk to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 10-second increments until just warm. This will prevent the melted coconut oil from solidifying once mixed with these liquids.
In a medium bowl, whisk together all wet ingredients: water, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, sugar, maple syrup and vanilla. Whisk until well incorporated.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Whisk until just incorporated, making sure no flour patches remain.
Pour or spoon batter evenly into prepared donut pans. Tap the pans several times to even out the batter and release bubbles that have formed. Bake for 10-14 minutes. Mine took 12 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick—it should come out clean when done.
Place pans on a cooling rack to cool for 10 minutes (or longer cool time to allow it to come out cleanly). Tap the pan several times on a flat surface to loosen donuts—you’ll see a donut or two jump up when they’re loose. Flip pan upside down onto the cooling rack to remove donuts. Allow to cool until completely cool.
Make the Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, use a fork to stir together Lemon Glaze ingredients until thickened: confectioners’ sugar* and lemon juice. Glaze donuts. Optionally, top with lemon zest. Return to cooling rack to allow glaze to firm up. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

Adapted from my Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe.

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Equipment

Citrus Squeezer

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Citrus Zester

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Notes

Storage notes: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator, or in a cool, dark environment. Glaze when ready to eat, or day of.
To Freeze: store in an airtight container or bag, unglazed, in the freezer for up to 1-2 months. Allow to thaw for about 30 minutes at room temperature before enjoying. Or, heat in the microwave in 10 second increments until just warm.
*If using homemade oat flour, make sure to sift the flour to remove coarse bits of oats that could create grainy donuts.
**Powdered sugar substitutes: Swerve is a good sugar-free, low carb substitute. You can also grind the sweetener of your choice, such as Xylitol, in a coffee grinder or small blender until you get a powder. Since Swerve is a bit drier, use about 2 ½ teaspoons lemon juice to make the glaze.
**You can also add more powdered sugar if you’d like a thicker glaze.

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Vegan Donuts, Healthy Doughnuts
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Keywords: vegan donut recipe, baked lemon donuts, vegan gluten free donuts, soft and fluffy donut recipe, easy homemade lemon glaze

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Tools for Best Healthy Gluten Free Baked Lemon Donuts

Click on the links below to see the exact tools & ingredients I used to make this gluten free vegan donut recipe!

Donut Pan – Such a great pan to use when making baked vegan donuts. Wonderfully non-stick!
Lemon Zester – Erik’s favorite zester. Easy to use, and comes with a nifty protective cover to keep it safe and clean. 😉
Almond Flour – Light, fluffy and tastes amazing. A great gluten free flour option.
Coconut Oil – An absolute must in my kitchen. One of my biggest vegan baking essentials!
Cooling Rack – Great, reliable cooling racks that have helped me cool soo many yummy baked goods. .
Swerve Confectioners Sweetener – If you’re looking for a low carb sugar-free substitute for the powdered sugar in the homemade lemon glaze, Swerve is a great choice!

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Vegan Soft Baked Lemon Donuts with Lemon Glaze! (Gluten Free)

Vegan Soft Baked Lemon Donuts with Lemon Glaze! (Gluten Free)

How to Make Soft Baked Vegan Lemon Donuts w/ Lemon Glaze

Easy Homemade Glaze Options for your Vegan Gluten Free Donuts

Q&A for Soft and Fluffy Baked Lemon Donuts Recipe

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