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Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donuts: Healthy Autumn Treats

These Baked Pumpkin Donuts are a guilt-free autumn treat, baked instead of fried, versatile for different diets, and 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: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Canned or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Milk Use almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil can be a great alternative
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Swap with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a substitute
  • 2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Can be mixed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Check freshness
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Add more for bolder taste
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Can be omitted
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with a sugar alternative if desired
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag or ziplock bag
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, blend all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without over-mixing.
  5. Transfer the donut batter into a piping bag and fill each cavity of the donut pan about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 15-16 minutes until golden-brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack.
  8. Dip each cooled donut in melted butter, then roll in the mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 140mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Room temperature ingredients yield a smoother batter. Avoid over-mixing and ensure proper cooling for the best texture. Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips for extra flavor.

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