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Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts for a Cozy Fall Treat

Enjoy these Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts, a healthier alternative to traditional donuts, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • ½ cup brown sugar white sugar can substitute
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil can use melted coconut oil
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for GF
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon adjust to preference
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated enhances flavor
  • ½ teaspoon salt essential for balancing flavors
  • ½ cup milk almond milk can be used for dairy-free
For Coating
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup butter melted, unsalted for better salt control

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and milk until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and fill each donut cavity about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 15-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Brush the warm donuts with melted butter and roll them in a cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For best taste, enjoy fresh out of the oven.

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