Description
These soft, spiced Pumpkin Donuts are the ultimate gluten-free and dairy-free fall treat. Baked to perfection and topped with a luscious brown sugar icing, they’re a cozy, bakery-worthy dessert you can enjoy guilt-free. Perfect for brunch, afternoon snacks, or festive autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Donuts:
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2 cups gluten-free 1:1 flour blend
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1 tsp baking powder
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3/4 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp sea salt
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground ginger
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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1/2 cup avocado oil or melted refined coconut oil
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup almond milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Brown Sugar Icing:
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup almond milk
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1 tbsp dairy-free butter
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
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Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two donut pans.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, almond milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Combine & Fill Pans: Add wet mixture to dry and whisk until combined. Pipe batter into donut pans, filling 3/4 full.
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Bake: Bake for 11–12 minutes until tops spring back when pressed. Cool in pans for 2 minutes, then on wire racks.
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Prepare Brown Sugar Icing: Sift powdered sugar into a bowl. In a saucepan, melt brown sugar, almond milk, and dairy-free butter over medium heat. Simmer for 1 minute.
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Finish Glaze: Remove from heat, whisk in vanilla, then gradually add powdered sugar and sea salt until smooth.
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Dip & Set: Dip cooled donuts into icing, let excess drip off, and place on rack to set.
Notes
Muffin pans can substitute if no donut pan is available.
Adjust glaze thickness with almond milk or powdered sugar.
For extra spice, add a dash of cloves or allspice.
Donuts freeze well unglazed; glaze fresh after thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American