Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts: The Ultimate Fall Treat
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts! Baked to perfection, these donuts are spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, making them a wonderful treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create fluffy donuts topped with a sweet glaze that can be customized with your favorite flavors. Whether served plain or dressed up with sprinkles, these gluten-free delights are sure to impress family and friends while satisfying your seasonal cravings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + ½ tablespoon lemon juice, let sit for 5 minutes)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4–6 tablespoons milk (or apple cider for extra flavor)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, salt, and sugars.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, buttermilk (or milk mixture), eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and fill donut cavities about ¾ full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and milk (or apple cider) until smooth; dip cooled donuts in glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg