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Gluten Free Chocolate Centered Doughnut Muffins

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Last Updated on July 14, 2025 by Deliciously Organic

Gluten free chocolate centered doughnut muffins are the perfect way to celebrate 3 years of Deliciously Organic!

3 years. I wasn’t aware of what I was beginning 3 years ago today. I started it because I was teaching cooking classes and had friends calling asking for information and recipes. After several months, I realized I needed a central place to point everyone with good resources and recipes. I’d heard of a “food blog” but had never seen one. I thought it could be a good way to share with my friends and family my ideas and recipes. The first several months of posts were rough. Even though I knew how to cook and bake, I had no idea how to properly write a recipe (I’ve gone back and edited them all for you). I also didn’t know how to take photographs of food. And dang, was I wordy!

Then it started to grow. My friends read and referred their friends. You began reading and coming back. After three years I’m looking back and never would have guessed it would have grown like it has. Thank you.

I’ve said this before, and I want to repeat it – this blog is entirely for you. I want to give you the best recipes possible with real, nourishing ingredients. I want to encourage you and provide inspiration and information. I’m always open for suggestions; please don’t be afraid to point out grammatical errors as they creep in every so often.

I’ve been so blessed by all of you. We currently live at Edwards Air Force Base which is way out in the middle of nowhere and being able to connect with all of you on a daily basis makes this place seem less isolated. My husband works very long hours and his job sometimes requires him to be gone for months at time. Conversing with you here has made Edwards less lonely.

Before realizing it was my blog’s 3rd birthday, I was going to give you a salad recipe. But really, who wants to celebrate with salad? So instead it’s doughnut muffins, filled with chocolate and rolled in coconut sugar. The kids were giddy when I started rolling these warm muffins in the cinnamon sugar mixture. When they bit into a muffin I asked, “So does it taste kinda like a cake doughnut?” Their response, “Kinda? These taste just like a doughnut!”

To celebrate, I’m having a giveaway. I’m giving away a stainless steel 12-cup muffin pan, and a set of All-Clad stainless steel measuring cups. To enter, please leave a comment below. Giveaway ends Sunday, September 4th at 11:59pm. Contest open to US states only. One name will be selected using random.org and be contacted. The winner has 3 days to respond before being disqualified and a new winner chosen. Good luck!

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Gluten Free Chocolate Centered Doughnut Muffins

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Inspired by Donna Hay.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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For the filling:

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 3 ounces dark chocolate

For the batter:

  • 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup organic whole cane sugar or sucanat, ground fine in a spice or coffee grinder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup arrowroot
  • 1 cup sprouted oat flour
  • 1/2 cup sprouted sorghum flour
  • 1/2 cup sprouted rice flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (I prefer Bernard Jensen)
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

For the sugar coating:

  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Pour cream into a small pot and heat until simmering over medium heat. Remove from heat and add chocolate. Stir until smooth. Set in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and adjust rack to middle position. Butter each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin. Place butter and sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer with beater attached. Beat butter and sugar until blended, about 1 minute. Turn mixer to low and add vanilla and eggs. Scrape the bowl with a spatula. In a separate large bowl whisk together arrowroot, oat flour, sorghum, rice flour, baking powder and gelatin. Turn the mixer on low and add 1/3 of flour mixture followed by 1/3 of buttermilk. Repeat until all ingredients are added and mix until just incorporated. Turn mixer off and stir batter a few times with a spatula. Using a spoon, fill each muffin cup half way. Top with a large dollop of chocolate mixture. Cover each muffin with remaining batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Combine coconut sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. When muffins are cool enough to handle, brush tops and sides with butter and then roll in the sugar mixture. Best eaten when they’re still a little bit warm.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Makes 12 muffins

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234 Comments

  2. Grishma

    Congratulations and celebrations!! Loved the recipe, I wish it was vegan too. But I will try to make them without eggs 🙂 Thanks for sharing. And yeah I would love to win the giveaway bakeware 🙂

  6. Sarah A.

    Congratulations and Happy Anniversary. I am a huge advocate for people following their hearts, personal enrichment and giving recklessly. Thank you for sharing your passions!

  8. Jennifer Owens

    this looks so delicious… it sort of makes me want to go gluten free!!! thanks for a beautiful blog! and congrats!!

  16. Ashley B.

    Thank you for such a yummy new GF recipe to try and for being such a treat to read each day! Your hard work is immensely appreciated.

  24. Katie Smith

    Always on the lookout for new measuring cups, I love these. Congrats on three years of sharing your life and heart, it is much appreciated and has helped encourage me on my own healthy journey!

    • Deliciously Organic

      I haven’t tested them with a gf flour mix so I can’t say for sure, but you could give it a try. These 4 flours are my favorite combination, but I don’t always use the same ratios. If you try it with a gf mix, let me know how it goes!

  30. Anne

    I just made a different doughnut muffin recipe but LOVE that yours have a filling inside! All-Clad have such high quality products. Congratulations on 3 years!

  33. Sandra

    Happy day! Celebrations are definitely meant for doughnut muffins. Thank you for your hard work and generous spirit. Your blog has certainly made my eating transition easier and more fun!

  35. Lisa

    So grateful I found your blog. It is very inspriring and I love the creative recipes. Thank you!! Happy 3rd!

  38. Amanda

    What a great recipe idea! I cannot wait to try this with my 3-year-old. Since we’ve switched to non-processed foods, she’s been very good about not asking for treats like donuts. But, golly, I sure want a donut, too! Also, thank you for the give-away opportunity. I’d love some new muffin tins; mine are a decade old haha!

  42. Jen Beich

    Congrats Carrie! You are such an inspiration and I feel so blessed to know you! You truly have inspired me to change how our family eats and completely reevaluate what matters most with food and nutrition. I’m so thankful! Blessings to you! Jen 🙂

  44. Jolie

    I am very new ot the organic world and your site has been such a help. Thank you for doing what you do.

  47. Gail

    Yummy! I was in a sweet tooth mood today when I was looking over the blogs I like to read. 🙂 The title of yours came up and I went STRAIGHT to it! YUMM! It doesn’t hurt that you’re having a giveaway too! Those cups and muffin tin look awesome!

    Hugs & Happy 3rd Birthday Celebration! I love reading your blog as often as I can and have found so much inspiration to be healthier and cook more wholesome foods for my family. Thank you!

    Gail

  51. Victoria

    Happy Birthday to your blog and Congratulations on 3 years!!! Doughnut and muffin in the same sentence is like heaven. Thank you for this wonderful recipe! My mouth is starting to water. Lol!

  59. Karen

    Carrie, you never cease to amaze me! Donought muffins, yeehaw! I envision them tasting just like a crumb cake donought, my fav. Do you bake in your sleep? Ha…Thanks for another terrific gluten free recipe can we expect a whole wheat versoin, too? These look fabulous! Can’t wait to give them a try. Just another reason I refer all my friends and family to your blog. Happy Anniversary on your blog, my new best friend :o)

    PS- I made your chocolate chip cookies the other day. Hubby and son, loved them. Once again it’s a “no turning back” recipe, meaning…they never want me to make the old ones again. My son says, “you rock!” Now if you can only help me with my snicker doodles recipe :o)

  64. Rhonda P

    Congratulations and thank you!! Because of your encouragement and recipes I am slowly but surely eliminating all of the “junk” from my family’s diet. I could not do it without blogs like yours!

  70. ang

    happy blog birthday!!:). Thank you for sharing your talents & journey so graciously! your blog & book have been SO helpful & a great resource!

  71. Alexis

    Donut muffins!! I have dreadfully missed donuts since being diagnosed with celiacs! This recipe I’ll have to bake soon 🙂 congrats on 3 years as a food blogger. You do great work!

  73. Bobbi Kenow

    YES please!!! I was just talking to my Mother-in-Law about how badly I want to have stainless steel cookware!

  81. Karin

    What a fun idea for a celebration…these look delicious! I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since the blog began….you’ve come a long way, baby!

    Hugs,
    Karin

  83. Kelly Buffington

    Congratulations on your anniversary! I’m a fairly new follower of your blog but I’ve used several recipes already and am looking forward to receiving your cookbook in the mail sometime soon;)

  86. Cathy B.

    These look yummy, and congratulations on your anniversary! I’m so glad you started (and continued) this blog. Your recipes are great-tasting and healthy–not the easiest combination to find sometimes. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us, and for the fun giveaway!

  91. Carrie

    Congratulations Deliciously Organic! Our family’s food choices are changing and we thank you for being part of the transformation:) The bakeware would be a fun tool to help us along!

  92. Jenny

    Congratulations! I so enjoy reading your blog and getting wonderfully creative ideas from you. Thank you for all of your beautiful and hard work!

  93. Jen

    I have loved this blog since the day I found it! Happy Birthday Deliciously Organic!
    I’m off to find the ingredients for these muffins…yum!

  94. AprilFresh31

    Congratulations! I’m new around here but I so look forward to climbing through all 3 years of your success! I’ve got my voucher for your book and I’m looking forward to becoming “friends” via your meal planning. Hope I’ll be joining in while using your All Clad measuring cups 🙂

  100. Stephanie

    Happy birthday! I am so thrilled to have found your blog – you are a huge blessing and such an inspiration. 🙂

  105. Jami

    Congrats! Your blog is amazing! These doughnuts have to be made!!! YUM! Thanks for the giveaway chance! Blessings! Also thank you for what you and your husband do! You are making sacrifices as well! BIG time! My dad just retired after 30 years of service to his country. He is a retired Command Sargeant Major of the US Army. He worked for a 2 star general and I am so proud of what he did and how he still serves!!! Thank you for your blog. Thank you to your husband. Thank you for your sacrifice. Blessings to you all!

    • Deliciously Organic

      Thank you Jami. Wow, you moved all over as a kid! So you definitely understand how isolating it can be at times. Thank you for your sweet words. 🙂

  107. Jill

    I just discovered your blog recently, and I love it! I agree with your “food philosophy” and even an experienced organic foods lover like me can learn a lot and find new things to try. Happy Anniversary!

  108. Jess

    Carrie,

    Wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your recipes. You have become my number one resource for organic recipes to feed my kids. I have you book-marked on my computer. What I really want to tell you is that when you post recipes like this, I grin ear to ear. My son’s 4th birthday is tomorrow. You just rescued my day! I was asked to make cupcakes. These definitely fit the bill.

    Happy 3rd Anniversary 🙂

    J

    ps. Of course I would love to win, but hey the recipes are enough of a reward any day!

  110. Shari

    Oh my..Happy Anniversary!! And gluten-free as well – woot! What a way to make my day, as well as all your other blog readers. We love you – keep on doing what you do so well.

  111. jenjenk

    congratulations, carrie! i can’t believe it’s already been 3 years!!! it’s been a pleasure getting to know you and reading your blog! 🙂

  112. Erika

    Congratulations on your 3rd year of blogging! Keep up the good work, and thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

  113. Diane

    Can’t wait to try these. I’ve only been following you for a couple weeks, it’s been fun going back and reading everything! So many new things to try!!

  114. Jennifer

    I am excitied to try these as my step-father has celiac and loves it when I bake for him….I would love to win the giveaway 🙂

  118. Tiffany

    What a creative & yummy idea! I love that you use Sucanat in the recipe and thank you for also inserting the coconut sugar source link – I’d never heard of it and am grateful to know of another natural, low glycemic sweetener. Thanks!

    • Deliciously Organic

      It’s one of my new favorite sugars. It’s not as sweet as some of the others which is nice!

  119. Stephanie

    I have made doughnut muffins before, but not with chocolate in the middle! I will have to try these.

  121. Jodie Snell

    Hey Carrie! I remember three years ago! Cooking classes, bunco with delicious food and eagerly awaiting your cookbook! I am so very proud to call you my friend. I love the recipe and am following the meal plans. Love looking at your blog everyday!

  124. lisa

    I don’t normally try the recipes that require odd flours- oat, rice, sorgh, etc. but these look so good that I think I’m going to have to try them out! 🙂 Happy blog-a-versary!

  126. Barbara

    I’m a new follower ever since I discovered your homemade coffee creamers – yum! I use All-Clad stainless pots and pans – love, love, love them! Would love to win this giveaway!

    Happy Blog Birthday!

  128. Wendy Montgomery

    Carrie, Thank you for offering his giveaway and for sharing this blog with all of us. Happy 3rd Anniversary. I know what it is like to move and feel isolated sometimes, especially when you have a husband that works a ton. I am in going through that right now. I hope you have a Wonderful Day. 🙂

  129. Shelly

    Congratulations on 3 years!!! I have just recently started following your blog, and I am so excited to have found it, and appreciate so much all the recipes and information you share with us. I am typically an all or nothing sort of person. . . who usually degenerates into the nothing. . . so I am attempting to take on your philosophy of frequent little changes. I am so enjoying the challenge, and our family is quickly benefiting! So thanks for all the encouragement in good directions!

  130. Erin S

    Congratulations on turning 3! I just found you withing the last month or so and am loving all of your fabulous recipes. I love muffins and these look so good. A muffin tin is just about the last item I haven’t yet changed over to stainless steel. These would be great items to win.

  132. Rachelle

    These look yummy! I’ve just recently joined your blog. Looking forward to lots of delicious recipes!

  135. Christina

    I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog over last year. Your cousin Allison in VA suggested it to me and I’ve learned so much.

  138. Amy Reams

    I love this wonderful group of people that I have just recently stumbled upon. Thank you for helping me to the path of better food for life!

  139. Alexis D

    Congrats on the 3 year mark – each year is definitely a celebration! And thank you for the delicious recipe and a chance to win 🙂

  142. Renee S.

    A friend and I were just talking about what to do when a child’s classmate brings in cupcakes for a bday celebration. We don’t want our child eating that stuff all the time. These doughnut muffins look like a perfect substitution! And, gluten free to boot! Thank you for sharing your recipes!!

  143. Jenn G.

    My sister-in-law directed me to your blog – and I’ve enjoyed reading your recipes and tips! Thank you for all of your hard work.

  144. J Uhler

    I recently subscribed to your blog and am so thrilled at the recipes I see. I, too, started changing the way I prepare food for my family a little over three years ago. What a blessed adventure it has been! Thanks for this awesome give-away!

  145. debi

    Congratulations!! on your third year. I just discovered your blog recently and so enjoy it. Wish i didnt have to work and could just cook and eat all the yummy foods (that wouldnt be good). These look so yummy!! cant wait to try them, anything with a chocolate filling inside has to be yummy. thank you for taking the time to write this blog! debi

  146. Kafi

    Congratulations! I’ve been following for a couple of years! This recipe is perfect for my daughter’s godmother. We use gluten free recipes whenever we have a family celebration! Thank you again for everything.
    Garlic noodles forever.

  148. Sarah Jordan

    Just purchased the meal plan/cookbook from Ethical Deal and can’t wait to get started. All the recipes sound delicious, congrats on your 3 yr anniversary!

  149. Lisa

    I am having so much fun learning new things from your blog and recipe book!! My daughter and I actually fight over the book while baking since we both try to cook two different recipes at the same time. It has given us some fun times in the kitchen. I was curious which food processor you recommend. I am having a hard time with the crust recipe when making the white chocolate and rasberry pie. Thanks for the info.
    Lisa

    • Deliciously Organic

      Thank you Lisa! I’ve had a cuisinart for over 15 years and I love it. Buy the 14-cup if you can. It’s big enough to handle the big recipes. 🙂

  154. Ashley

    I am so glad you have this blog! I check it almost every day! Donut muffins… sounds like they would be a hit with my family!… not sure if they even know what a donut tastes like, they are banned from my house! haha

  160. Kori Ireland

    I think I need to go make these now! They look yummy. Congratulations to three years. I only found you recently but am thrilled with what I read here.

  166. Margaret

    Congrats on your three year anniversary! This look so good.
    I could sure use the muffin tin and measuring cups. I have been married 38 years. I received my muffin tins as a shower gift way back then. They look 38 years old.

  168. Jamie

    ohh, I swoon over stainless steel stuff – especially measuring cups which are so much easier to clean oil out of than plastic ones that always have a greasy film.

    Also, the muffins looks Ah-MAZ-ing!!

  169. Laurie

    Congratulations on your 3rd anniversary! I am new to your blog, so you may have answered this question in the past. I see in your receipes you use whole can sugar or sucanat. Can evaporated cane juice organic sugar be used as a substitute? Or can organic pure can sugar be used? I have seen both of these on the shelves of the store I shop at; therefore, was wondering if they were all interchangeable?

    • Deliciously Organic

      You can substitute with those sugars. The reason I don’t use them is because they are processed. Keep in mind that I test my recipes with the ingredients listed so if you substitute with a different sugar the end result might be a bit different.

  174. Rachel McInnis

    Happy Birthday!! I am so thankful for you, your cookbook, and this site! I discovered you last spring when my family totally revised our eating habits. I had been trying to eat “healthy” and low calorie/low carb for so long and turning to quick fix dinners, endless amounts of pre packaged boring boneless/skinless chicken breasts, and 100 calorie snacks. Now we are eating yummy REAL food, feeling more satiated, and I am finally enjoying food again. Your guidance on recipes and pantry essentials has made this seeming overwhelming at times transition so much easier!!

  175. darkblueskye

    we will be joining the airforce soon (hopefully). thanks for sharing all that you know, I love reading your blog and have yet to be less than wowed by one of your recipes =)

  176. Shelly

    Congrats on 3 years!!! These muffins look amazing! I can’t wait to make them for my family. I am also really enjoying the weekly meal plan. All the recipes are fantastic!!!!

  178. Shelly

    Congratulations and Thank You!! I love your site and all of the links. I have been following you for a few months now and I appreciate all the info you provide…plus EXCELLENT recipes!!

  180. Christina

    Congrats!! I LOVE your site!! I’ve made the skillet pizza crust two weekends in a row and my family loves it:-) I also have your cookbook, and the chocolate chip cookies are AMAZING. We are having the butterflied chicken this week:-) Thanks for all your great work. You really make healthy eating yummy!! I know my boys would enjoy these cupcakes…I’ll whip them up as soon as I get the rice flour:-) Thanks again…you should be very proud! By the way, I lived in Lancaster/Palmdale for a few years and EAFB is way out there, but at least you can drive into the city…I sure miss Cali!

  182. mary

    Happy Anniversary! I have only been reading your blog for about 6 months, but I love all your recipes and ideas. I have been reading through all your “previous posts” to catch up. One of my favorite parts of your blog is the “my pantry” area where I learned about the ingredients you use.

  183. kellyj

    Carrie, these look awesome! Any chance you will post this recipe with whole wheat?
    We don’t usually eat gluten-free so I don’t have some of these ingredients on hand. Would love to try it though. Congrats!!!

  184. Debbie

    Congrats on the 3 years! I LOVE your blog and your recipes-you’ve made going organic a pleasure! Can’t wait to try this new recipe 🙂

  187. Therese

    I’m less than a year into Gluten Free and struggling with giving up wheat. I’m a super picky eater with texture issues. These look amazing! Like you, I live out in the middle of nowhere. Where do you get your gluten free baking products? Have you made any gluten free pita bread?

    • Deliciously Organic

      I get them from a variety of places. I order from Azure Standard quite a bit. They have drop-off points all over the country. Or sometimes, I’ll order their products with friends and split the shipping. If you’re in the south there’s The Bread Becker’s. I also order quite a few things from the Amazon subscribe and save program. I don’t have a pita bread recipe. You might want to try Gluten Free Girl’s site.

  188. Stacy Hert

    I have just recently found you website and love it. I am passing the word around on my fb page for my friends and family to check it out. I look forward to more great recipes! Cant wait to try out this recipe. Congrats on the 3 yrs!

  189. Ana

    I’m also new to this site and I’m glad I have found it. We are struggling with gluten free. Our son has not fully been tested due to cash issues but did have some tests done and has antibodies in blood but dr just said to give him gluten free. So I am new at baking gluten free and my hardest part was finding a flour mixture I liked. Looking forward to making these muffins!!

    • Deliciously Organic

      I’m sorry to hear of your struggles. I hope some of my gluten free recipes can put a smile on your son’s face. 🙂 I’m half way through a book called, “What Belly” by Dr. William Davis. It’s a fascinating book about wheat and our struggles with it. I think I’m going to tweak my diet a bit more after reading it. I highly recommend the book and maybe it can help you find some simple solutions without spending too much money. If you’re ever looking for a particular gf recipe let me know and I’d be happy to help out.

  191. Shalene

    I have most of the ingedients for this on hand and would love to make them! Do you think you can sub reg flour for the sorghum and can I simply grind organic oats for the oat flour?

  192. the urban baker

    okay – i am kind of in love with this recipe, Carrie. Thinking first day of school – do you think I can make these the night before? Happy blog-a-versary, Carrie. You’e inspired me and made me move outside of my comfort zone. And, more importantly, thanks to your blog, I am proud and honored to call you my friend! xxxx

  194. jeannette

    these look SOOOOO fabulous!!! i mean donut muffins are one thing but with a chocolate center?! count me in!!

    ps. i’ve been eyeing those all clad measuring cups for a year now but i’ll be damned if they are expensive, to me at least. great giveaway, thank you for the opportunity!

  195. Nikki

    Wow what a combination! Those look crazy good. I think it’s awesome what you do. People need to see food can be good and good for you at the same time! Keep going!

  197. Kim B.

    I’ve recently found your website and am looking forward to reading everything you have to offer. These doughnut muffins look wonderful. I can’t wait to try them. I’m sure my kids will love them.

  198. Christina

    Hello, I’d love to try and make these but there is no way I can find all those different flours. Can you just substitute all those different kinds for just a normal flour?

    • Deliciously Organic

      You can substitute with white flour (I’m assuming that’s what you mean by “normal”?) and omit the gelatin. I haven’t tested the muffins this way, but that’s where I’d start.

  201. Tricia

    Congratulations on 3 years! I found your site when starting our healthy eating journey and have been thankful for your delicious recipes 🙂

  203. Cookin' Canuck

    Congratulations, Carrie! It’s always a pleasure to stop by your blog and see what beautiful, healthy dishes you’re cooking up. These muffins look so good and seem like the perfect way to celebrate.

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