Fluffy, moist and packed with lots of fruity orange flavor. These beautiful gluten-free glazed citrus donuts are a taste sensation and ready to serve in under one hour. Enjoy them with a fresh glass of dairy-free milk and you’ll never look back.

Citrus season is in full swing and the preparation and juicing of all the fruits is in full motion. From lemons, oranges, tangerines and grapefruits, you’ll be able find anything you desire during this season. I absolutely love this time of year and incorporate citrus throughout many of my recipes.

Here are some of my favorites citrus recipes from last year:

No-Bake Lemon Lavender Bars
Homemade Lemon Ice Tea
Vegan Blood Orange & Dark Chocolate Tart
Immune Boosting Juice
Vegan Citrus Tart

I’ve been loving the sweet, beautiful and juicy Vintage Navel Oranges that I buy from Sprouts lately. There is nothing better than enjoying a big fresh juicy orange. Wait, maybe there is….Turn them into these incredibly moist and fluffy glazed citrus donuts and you’ll be amazed.

If you’ve been looking through my blog, you’ll notice I am a big fan of baked donuts. 😛 They are super easy to make and I love that I can play with so many flavors.

While I already have a lemon donut recipe on the blog, I’m excited to add these gluten-free glazed citrus donuts to my collection. The vintage navel oranges that I got from Sprouts add a pungent but sweet flavor to these donuts. They are my absolutely favorite.

These donuts however are different from what you might expect. Due to the recipe being completely gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free these donuts are not overly sweet but just sweet enough to go back for more.

Health Benefits

Citrus fruits are not only super refreshing and flavorful, they are also good for your and your health.

rich in vitamins and plant compounds that have various health benefits, including anti inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
a good source of fiber which helps to improve digestive health. Oranges are particularly high in soluble fiber
citrus fruits are low in calories and make for a sweet but healthy snack
contain nutrients that boost your heart health by improving cholesterol levels and lowering blood pressure

So many reasons, why these citrus donuts are the perfect dessert for you 😛 What are you waiting for? Check out the recipe down below.

If you happen to make these tasty gluten-free glazed citrus donuts, please let me know! I’d love to see how it turns out. As always, don’t forget to tag @delight.fuel or simply comment below.

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Gluten-free Glazed Citrus Donuts

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Additional Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

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Ingredients

Donuts

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free
½ cup coconut cream
¾ cup pure maple syrup
2 whole eggs
½ cup cashew milk (sub with plant-based milk)
4 tbsp tahini (sub with any nut butter)
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
orange zest, 1 ½ Vintage Navel Oranges
orange juice, ½ Vintage Navel Orange

Glaze

2 tbsp plant-based milk
2 tbsp of orange juice, Vintage Navel Orange

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a donut pan* with coconut oil.
2. In a high speed blender or food processor add 2 eggs, ½ cup coconut cream, ¾ cup maple syrup, ½ cup cashew milk, 4 tbsp tahini, orange zest, orange juice, ½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 cups of oats. Process for about 5-10 minutes until completely smooth.
3. Divide batter evenly into the donut pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes on a cooling rack before glazing.
4. In a medium sized bowl add 2 cups of sugar, 2 tbsp of milk and 2 tbsp of orange juice. With a spoon combine and glaze each donut. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
5. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.