Description
These gluten-free pumpkin donuts are a perfect embodiment of autumn, with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger enveloping every bite. The moist, tender crumb of the donuts pairs beautifully with the rich brown sugar icing, creating a balance of sweetness and spice that will make them your go-to fall treat.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Donuts
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
Brown Sugar Icing
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon dairy-free butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and sea salt. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, avocado oil, brown sugar, eggs, sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until well incorporated.
Transfer the batter into a large zip-top bag, cutting a small hole in one corner. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about 3/4 full.
Bake for 11-12 minutes or until the tops are golden and bounce back when touched. Let cool in the pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
For the icing, combine brown sugar, almond milk, and dairy-free butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth and let simmer for 1 minute.
Remove from heat, whisk in vanilla extract and powdered sugar, and let cool for 5 minutes.
Dip the cooled donuts into the icing, allowing excess to drip off. Let the icing set on the donuts by placing them back on the wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 260