single serve cinnamon sugar donut

Single Serve Cinnamon Sugar Donut (Grain-Free)

There’s nothing better than a warm, fluffy donut — especially when it’s just for you. This single-serve cinnamon sugar donut is soft, sweet, and perfectly spiced, with a tender crumb thanks to a blend of almond, coconut, and tapioca flours. It comes together in minutes, making it an easy gluten-free treat when the craving strikes.

The best part? No frying required. Just a quick bake in a ramekin or donut mold, then a generous cinnamon-sugar coating to give it that classic donut shop feel.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Small batch – just one donut, no leftovers (unless you want more!).
• Gluten & grain-free – made with almond, coconut, and tapioca flour.
• Quick & easy – comes together in about 15 minutes start to finish.
• Classic flavor – coated in warm cinnamon sugar for that nostalgic donut taste.

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Single Serve Cinnamon Sugar Donut (Grain-Free)

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Ingredients

  

• 1/2 – 1 tbsp coconut flour, start with 1/2 tbsp, add more if batter is too thin
• 2 tbsp tapioca starch
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp full-fat coconut milk, or yogurt
• 1 tbsp avocado or coconut oil, melted
• 1 tbsp whisked egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the coating:

• 1 tbsp coconut sugar, or organic cane sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter

Instructions

 

Step 1: Mix the Batter

• Preheat oven to 350°F (if baking).
• In a small bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
• Stir in the whisked egg, coconut milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until a smooth batter forms.

Step 2: Bake or Microwave

• Oven: Lightly grease a single cavity of a donut pan (or ramekin). Pour in the batter and bake for 12–14 minutes, until golden and set.
• Microwave: Grease a microwave-safe ramekin, pour in the batter, and microwave on high for 90–120 seconds, until cooked through.

Step 3: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

• Mix the coconut sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
• Brush or roll the warm donut with melted coconut oil.
• Dip into the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
• Tips & Variations
• 🍫 Add a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips to the batter for a churro-meets-chocolate twist.
• 🍎 Stir in finely diced apples for an apple cider donut vibe.
• ☕ Best enjoyed warm, but you can reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds the next day.

Author: Ali Jenkins

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