Description
Enjoy these delicious gluten-free pumpkin donuts, perfect for fall. This recipe is simple to follow, making baking fun and stress-free for everyone, even beginners. You’ll love the moist texture and warm spice flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (100% pumpkin)
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and prepare your donut pan.
- In one bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each mold of a greased donut pan about two-thirds full.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool completely before glazing or serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use coconut sugar.
- You can substitute coconut flour for gluten-free all-purpose flour, but use less.
- Replace sugar with maple syrup or honey, reducing the added liquid.
- Use flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg) as an egg substitute.
- Swap oil for applesauce for a lighter alternative.
- Measure gluten-free flour by spooning it into the cup to avoid dense results.
- Use fresh leavening and spices for best flavor.
- Fill donut pans no more than two-thirds full.
- Test for doneness with a toothpick.
- Customize donuts with chocolate chips, maple glaze, or cinnamon sugar.
- Add dried cranberries, chopped pecans, extra spices, or citrus zest as mix-ins.
- Serve with coffee, chai tea, or hot apple cider.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American