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Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts (gluten free and grain free)

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Hello, Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts…. because it’s been a while.

Is there anything better than a homemade donut?

These super cute Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts are so simple to whip up.  All you need is a few basic ingredients, a mixing bowl, a whisk, and a donut pan.  If you don’t own one, I highly recommend that you get yourself one RIGHT NOW.

Because in less than 20 minutes, you can have yourself a freshly baked donut in hand and a big huge smile on your face.

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I can’t remember the last time that I baked some donuts. But since I’ve been on a big lemon kick this month (check out my Coconut Flour Lemon Cake and my Meyer Lemon Pudding), I decided to turn one of my fav muffin flavors into a fun donut.

I’m super excited by how they turned out.  Light and fluffy (and much healthier than regular fried donuts.)  They just melt in your mouth.  And the bright lemon flavor adds a bit of sunshine to your day.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts (gluten free, paleo, grain free) ~ www.savorylotus.com

As you can see, I’ve dipped them in a sweet lemony glaze that takes these little donuts to the next level of deliciousness.  The glaze is totally optional.  It’s a simple mix of coconut butter, coconut oil, lemon juice, and honey or maple syrup.

And as always, they are gluten and grain free. I do hope you get to try them.

xo,

Katja

P.S.  THIS is the donut pan that I use.  It works great as long as I liberally grease the pan before baking. My only regret is not getting the 2-pack set as I’m usually wanting to double the recipe so there’s enough donuts for EVERYONE!

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Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts

★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 regular donuts 1x
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: bake
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Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/4 cup blanched almond flour (I use THIS brand)
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour (I use THIS brand)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (like this)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter, ghee, or coconut oil – melted
  • 2 tbsp milk of any kind
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • zest from one lemon
  • butter, ghee, or coconut oil to grease pan

FOR THE LEMON GLAZE

  • 1/3 cup coconut butter
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • hot water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350’F.  Liberally grease a 6-cavity donut pan and set aside.
  2. Whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, salt, baking soda, and poppy seeds in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, honey/maple syrup, fat of choice, milk, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest. Add flour mixture and mix gently to combine.
  4. Fill each cavity in donut pan 3/4 full (I like to use my reusable piping bag but you can use a zip-lock bag with the corner cut out as well.) Tap the pan on the counter several times to allow the batter to settle.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, until donuts are golden.
  6. Remove from oven. Let cool for 10 minutes then gently tip over onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely before adding glaze.
  7. When donuts are cool, prepare glaze by melting coconut butter and coconut oil in a small double boiler (I place a small glass bowl over a small pot). Whisk in 1 tablespoon of sweetener and lemon juice. Taste and add more sweetener if necessary.  Don’t worry if it gets clumpy. Remove from heat and whisk in hot water 1 teaspoon at a time until glaze is smooth and glossy.  Keep whisking.  It will get there.
  8. Dip each donut into glaze.  Place on parchment paper until glaze is set.
  9. Serve and enjoy. Best served fresh, but you can store in fridge for up to 3 days.

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  1. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    April 30, 2018 at 9:53 am

    Oh these donuts are just so pretty! And that glaze!!! Swoon! I bet they would be perfect served at a Mother’s Day brunch or anything spring-y.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      May 1, 2018 at 11:16 am

      Thanks, Emily! Yes, prefect for a brunch. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Tessa Simpson says

    April 30, 2018 at 10:59 am

    Someone is all about the lemon lately!! I love it! Yet another creation i could gobble down!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      May 1, 2018 at 11:16 am

      HA! I know. I’m a bit obsessed with Meyer lemons right now. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says

    April 30, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    OMG! YES! Lovey some donuts! And so pretty!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      April 30, 2018 at 9:48 pm

      Thank you, Melissa!

      Reply
  4. Jean says

    April 30, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    These are so gorgeous and tasty looking! You can never go wrong with the lemon and poppy seed combo.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      April 30, 2018 at 9:47 pm

      Thank you, Jean!

      Reply
  5. tina says

    April 30, 2018 at 5:52 pm

    These donuts look so good! That lemon glaze is so yum!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      April 30, 2018 at 9:47 pm

      Thanks, Tina!

      Reply
  6. Irena Macri says

    May 1, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    Two of my favourite things in one recipe!!! Love donuts. Love lemon poppy seed cake. This is going to work really well for me 😉

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      May 2, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      Yay! I feel the same way! 😉

      Reply
  7. ChihYu says

    May 3, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    These donuts are so cute and healthy delicious. Totally love it !

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      May 5, 2018 at 2:21 pm

      Thank, ChihYu! 🙂

      Reply
  8. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    May 5, 2018 at 8:52 am

    Oh wow, I wish I had a couple of these right now. Yum!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      May 5, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      I wish I could send them right over. 😉

      Reply
  9. Fahra says

    November 9, 2019 at 8:34 am

    Made these last night and they turned out great!
    I didn’t even need the icing…
    enjoying one with my morning tea.
    Thank you for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Corinne says

    March 30, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    Katja,

    Do you think the batter would do well in an Aebleskiver pan? I am trying to avoid non-stick donut pans if possible and would love to try these on the stove. Thanks! (If any of your other donut recipes would work better in an Aebleskiver, I’d love to hear about those, too).

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    • Katja Heino says

      April 5, 2020 at 11:57 am

      Hi, Corinne! I haven’t tried making anything in one of those pans. Maybe I need to get one. I agree with the nonstick. Donuts and waffles are the ONLY thing I make in nonstick pans. I would love to have another option. Please let me know if you try it. 🙂

      Reply

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