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Pumpkin Donuts

Delicious Pumpkin Donuts for a Cozier Fall Experience

Enjoy these delightful Pumpkin Donuts, a healthier autumn treat bursting with pumpkin spice flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Avoid pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/2 cup Milk Substitute with non-dairy milk for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Can be replaced with canola oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blend can be a great alternative
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Feel free to swap with white sugar
  • 1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Use a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger if needed
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Acts as the leavening agent
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup Cinnamon Sugar Mixture Brush with melted butter before coating

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and lightly coat a donut pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and milk for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in another bowl.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fill each cavity of the donut pan about three-quarters full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 15-16 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  8. Prepare the cinnamon sugar mixture, then brush each warm donut with melted butter and roll in the mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow donuts to cool properly for best texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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