Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Gluten-Free Pumpkin Donuts! Fluffy and spiced to perfection, they offer a delightful pumpkin taste wrapped in cinnamon sugar. Ideal for brunch or as a sweet treat during your favorite shows, these donuts are a must-try for anyone craving a gluten-free option that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Enjoy them warm, glazed, or dusted with powdered sugar for an irresistible autumn delight!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour blend
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for glazing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan halfway up each mold and bake for 15-18 minutes until they spring back when touched.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Optionally glaze with powdered sugar mixed with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider replacing pumpkin puree with applesauce or mashed bananas. Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts into the batter for extra texture.