Baked Peach Donuts- Dairy Free!

Dairy Free Baked Peach Donuts are so easy to make and full of Spring flavors! Loaded with chunks of peaches, these baked peach donuts are a crowd pleaser wherever they are served!

Six peach kefir doughnuts are laid out on a parchment paper on top of a wire rack.

I love making baked donuts. When I first started making them, honestly I didn't think it was going to work. Now, I actually prefer them to their fried counterparts.

They are so easy to make and take a fraction of the time and energy! Make sure you check out some of these other baked donut recipes on the blog! You can make eggnog donuts, sourdough apple cider donuts, baked sourdough donuts, and even peanut butter donuts!

This recipe is brought to you in collaboration with Lifeway Kefir. Thank you for supporting the brands that make my blog possible!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

They are easy to make! No need to get out the heavy stand mixer or any other kitchen equipment. You'll mix the batter by hand and easily add it to the donut pan.
They can be made ahead of time! You can make the donuts a day ahead of time and then ice them right before you are ready to serve them. Perfect make ahead menu item for a brunch or breakfast event!
They are dairy free! If you are not eating dairy, or have an allergy, make sure you grab some Lifeway Oat! It's a game changer!

Ingredients You'll Need

The ingredients for peach kefir doughnuts are labeled and laid out.

Lifeway Oat- Peaches and Cream.
Peaches- Fresh, frozen, or canned. If you are using canned, drain any excess liquid.
All Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
Egg
Sugar
Coconut Oil- If you don't mind these not being dairy free, you can use butter instead.

What Is Lifeway Oat?

Lifeway Oat is made with Organic Oats and contains 10 live & active vegan probiotic cultures per serving. These probiotics may help to promote a balanced and diverse microbiome to support healthy digestion and immunity. Lifeway Oat is also dairy free, plant-based, and certified gluten free.

How To Make Peach Kefir Donuts

The peaches are chopped on a cutting board. — **Step 1:** Chop the peaches into small pieces and set that aside.

**Step 2:** Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Grease a donut pan well with coconut oil or cooking spray.

The dry ingredients are mixed together in a large mixing bowl. — **Step 3:** In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Set that aside.

The wet ingredients are added to the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients. — **Step 4:** In a medium bowl, mix the egg, Peach Lifeway Oat, and coconut oil. Whisk well. Add the wet ingredients to the large mixing bowl with the dry ingredients. With a wooden spoon or a spatula, mix well. Do not overmix. There will be a few lumps in the batter.

The peaches are added to the bowl with the wet and dry ingredients. — **Step 5:** Fold in the peach chunks until just incorporated.

The batter is added to the donut tray and ready to be baked. — **Step 6:** Add the batter to a gallon sized Ziploc bag. Cut off the end of the Ziploc bag and pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan.
Bake the donuts for 18 minutes. When a toothpick is inserted into the middle they are done.

When the donuts are done, take them out of the pan and place them on a wire rack to cool. While the donuts cool, mix ⅓ cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of Peach Lifeway Oat. Mix until there are no lumps. Dip the donuts in the glaze when they have cooled slightly.

Variations

Use fresh or canned peaches! If you don't have frozen peaches, use drained canned peaches or one peeled and diced fresh peach.
Use plain Lifeway Oat! If you don't get your hands on peach, use plain. Add 2 tablespoons of peach juice from canned peaches and you will get the same flavors!
Change up the toppings! Instead of a glaze or icing, roll these donuts in powdered sugar or cinnamon and sugar for another delicious option!

Tips and Tricks

Make sure to grease the donut pan well. Use cooking spray, oil, or butter to ensure that the batter does not stick. Even if the tray says that it is non-stick, I still like to spray the pan just to be sure.
If the donuts do stick to the pan, use a rubber spatula to gently lift the donuts out of the pan. You can also use a butter knife to go around the edges of the donuts and get them out. I don't recommend turning the donut tray upside down, as you might get just donut pieces instead of whole donuts.
It's best to take the donuts out of the tray as soon as they come out of the oven. If they cool, they are more likely to stick to the pan.

Three peach kefir donuts are on a circle plate with a bottle of kefir in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions About Peach Donuts

Are baked donuts healthy?

Everything in moderation, right? They are not as bad for you as their fried counterparts, but you probably shouldn't eat them all day everyday.

I don't have Lifeway Oat, what else can I use?

If you don't have Lifeway Oat, make sure to get some! Buttermilk can be used instead, or your favorite non-dairy buttermilk version. Kefir can also be used instead of Lifeway Oat.

I don't have a donut pan, how can I make these donuts?

If you don't have a donut pan, you can use a muffin tin! Make sure to spray the muffin tin well with cooking spray or oil and add the batter to the bottom of the muffin tin. Do not overfill them, still try to get 12 donuts out of this recipe. Bake them as you would in a donut tray.

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