Luscious lemon donuts that are deliciously sweet and ever so subtly tart! Fresh, fruity, and full of protein, these easy to make, gluten-free donuts make the perfect summer snack.
People, do you know what Friday is?
Yes, it’s the first Friday in June. Yes, it’s National Chocolate Macaroon Day and National Egg Day. Side note: could they have picked more opposite foods to share the same food holiday?! Yes, it marks exactly two weeks until I leave for my big Europe trip.
But aside from all of this it’s something much more important…something much more DELICIOUS. It’s National Donut Day!
Perhaps the food holiday I’ve gotten most excited about this whole year. You know that ever since I got my donut pan last Christmas, I’ve been obsessed. In fact, there are now 3 donut recipes on the blog…
Carrot Cake Donuts (so popular!)
Strawberry Shortcake Donuts (your favorite summer dessert in donut form!)
Pear Ginger Donuts (my first VEGAN donut recipe!)
And now I have another for you today to celebrate the fresh, fruity flavors of summer and the upcoming national holiday of course. 😉
Who’s a fan of lemon desserts?
*raises hand* Me me me! I certainly am. There’s just something so light and sweet about a really well made lemon treat. The contrast of sweet and tart, the vibrant color, the zesty aftertaste. Ahhh I love it all.
If I had to choose a favorite it would be my mom’s Lemon Meringue Pie. Creamy lemon custard, airy, whipped meringue, all set in a buttery, rich shortcake crust. Pure lemon heaven.
Just like her Strawberry Shortcake, this dessert does not come around too often. But when it does, everyone gobbles it right up! No lemony leftovers in sight.
Well for me, that simply won’t do.
So the other day when I found myself craving a some lemon delight, I thought it would be a great idea to make my own version….but in my favorite snack form of course! DONUTS.
And with that, my Lemon Meringue Donuts came to be!
PrintLemon Meringue Donuts [gluten-free + high protein]
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 6 donuts 1x
- Category: Breakfast Foods
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats, ground into flour
- 15 grams vanilla whey protein (about 1/2 scoop)
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Wet ingredients:
- 2 tbsp of plain greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp liquid egg whites
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tsp of apple cider vinegar
- 1 small Meyer lemon, pureed (approx. 70 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a small cup, combine you almond milk and vinegar and set aside. In a food processor, grind oats into flour. Mix with the rest of your dry ingredients.
- In your smaller bowl combine all of the wet, including the almond milk mixture and pureed lemon until there are no clumps. Fold your wet into your dry and stir but do not over-mix. It should be thick but not overly so. Portion out your batter into 6 well-sprayed doughnut wells and place into the oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until tops are lightly golden brown.
Gluten-free, high protein, whole grain, and bursting with lemony goodness. These donuts make for a great snack or light dessert and they taste AMAZING with a bit of whipped cream cheese spread on top. Take my word for it.
I seriously considered making a meringue topping to go on top of each one, but impatient me couldn’t wait to dive into the donut-y goodness.
Now you’re all set to celebrate National Donut Day this coming Friday! Happy as always to help you prepare for these important days. 😉
Were you aware of National Donut Day?
Are you a fan of lemon desserts?
What’s your DREAM donut flavor?
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I love anything lemon! Yum, I need to get a big donut pan. I’ve only got the mini. Mmmm, these would be amazing for breakfast.
Yes they are so good for breakfast!
Mmm… These look really good. I’m going to have to celebrate donut day a little late this year, but these would be a fun start. 🙂
Just as long as you celebrate at some point! LOL
I am a fan of lemon. I frequently asked for a lemon cake for my birthday when I was younger.
Oooooh lemon cake sounds lovely!
Love all the different flavors in these-I bet they are delicious! Is there a list somewhere of all these Nat’l food days?? Thanks for linking up today for meatless Monday
Yes right here! 🙂 https://foodimentary.com/today-in-national-food-holidays/
YUM! These look good! Need to get me a donut pan!
YES YOU DOOOOO! Get the Wilton…so good!
Didn’t realize it was donut day. We like lemon things, my son especially does. I’m pretty simple….I like cinnamon anything, so a cinnamon donut sounds yummy!
Mmmm a cinnamon donut would be delicious! Maybe even a Snickerdoodle one!
mmm! See, I’ve never been a big lemon fan in my desserts, but lately I’ve been in love with my lemonchiaseed protein bars, and have gained a new appreciation for lemon flavored foods! I’ve gotta try some time 🙂
xo
Yes definitely give these a try! You’ll love them!
How exciting that your vacation is SO soon! I am totally making macaroons this Friday because, well… chocolate… and maybe I can convince Jesse to have breakfast for dinner too 😛
These look DELICIOUS, girl! xo
OMG I neeeeed to try macaroons!
Oh yes i would be so happy to taste test these lemon meringue donuts! I love lemon meringue pie so in donut form it has to be delish! Thanks for the recipe!
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So welcome! They’re pretty darn tasty!
Love this flavor combo! Yes we know what Friday is, we celebrate National Donut Day yearly, are you surprised? Probably not. While I won’t be sharing a donut recipe most likely I do have plans, big plans, for the family that day… yep BIG donut plans. 😉 Thank you for linking up for Meatless Monday and sharing these delicious donuts!
BIG DONUT PLANS?! Can I come over?!
A meringue topping would make these fantastic. I never knew there was a donut day. How cool!
#tastytuesdays
I know, right!? Best food holiday ever!
Yumm…healthy doughnuts? I’m all in!!!
Glad to hear that! Definitely make them!
These look so fantastic! Found you at WAYWOW — I recently posted about donuts and had no idea that it was almost Donut Day. They are my obsession. I saw a recipe recently for coffee donuts and thought that sounded interesting, but your carrot cake ones…mmm. I will be back 🙂 A donut pan — how could I not know there was such a thing??
Thank you so much for stopping by! I LOVE my donut pan!
The recipe sounds really tasty. Who knew there was a Donut Day!! You can’t beat that. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday. Tweeted.
Thank you for sharing the post!
These do sound nice. Anything fresh and lemony is a winner to me. Not sure if I can get coconut flour though!
xx
It’s widely available online! I like bob’s red mill brand!
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These donuts look divine! I yummed them, too. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday.
Thank you so much Sherry!
Perfect for National Donut Day – my husband loves anything lemon meringue so I think I will be making these!
YAY! Let me know how you like them!
Hi Kaila,
Lemon donuts. That sounds so tasty and I love the ingredients. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!
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They are so good!!
Loved it!! These donuts look so fresh and healthy! Lemon is one of my all time favorites…and something you don’t see too often in donuts!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity with us at Friday Favorites! Please join us again…and we would love to see you at our Wonderful Wednesday Link Party too, every Tuesday at 4PM! Hugs- Christine at Must Love Home
Thank you! I love lemon desserts too!
We will love your yummy donuts! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
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Thanks Hellen!
I love lemon in pastry! And this would be so perfect with my morning coffee! I need a donut pan ASAP! I bet these would be really good with a blueberry sauce to dip into! YUM My favorite of your donuts recipes!
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I love the idea of a blueberry sauce with these! So yummy!
I have never had a lemon meringue donut, but it sounds fantastic!!
For National Donut Day this year I shared a recipe for Chia Spice Coconut Flour Donuts. But I am also loving this lemon idea!
Oh your donuts sound amazing! I’ll have to check them out!
These look amazing!! My husband loves lemon!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! See you later this week!! Pinned!
Thanks for stopping by Elaine!
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These look so delicious!!! I am saving for later.
Thank you Kim!
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Yum!! Nothing wrong with lots of donut recipes . These look delicious and love the ingredients.
Thanks Mistie!!!
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These sound delicious! What a treat. I admit I don’t have a lot of lemony desserts but I remember my mother’s lemon pie that flavor was so good!
Thanks Vickie! Enjoy!
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