Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of autumn with these Easy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Donuts topped with rich brown sugar icing. Perfect for cozy family breakfasts or festive gatherings, these dairy-free delights are sure to impress everyone, even those without dietary restrictions. With a quick preparation time of just 21 minutes, you can enjoy a batch of fluffy pumpkin donuts infused with warm spices that embody the essence of fall. Ideal for snacking, breakfast, or dessert, they provide a versatile treat that brings joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free 1-1 flour blend
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or melted refined coconut oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar for icing
- 1/4 cup almond milk for icing
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free butter for icing
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for icing
- 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar for icing
- pinch of sea salt for icing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two donut pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and sea salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, avocado oil (or melted coconut oil), brown sugar, sugar, eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pipe batter into donut pans and bake for 11–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before icing with brown sugar icing made from brown sugar, almond milk, dairy-free butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg