Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin Donuts adorned with a luscious Maple Glaze. Baked to perfection, these mini treats are a healthier option compared to traditional fried donuts, making them the ideal snack for cozy gatherings or a sweet morning pick-me-up. With their rich pumpkin flavor and aromatic spices, they offer a comforting taste of the season that pairs wonderfully with your favorite hot beverage. Easy to prepare and even easier to share, these Pumpkin Donuts will quickly become a fall favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin or pumpkin puree
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dark corn syrup
- ½ tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your mini donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, oat flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the egg, light brown sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and canned pumpkin until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Fill each cavity of the donut pan halfway with batter using a piping bag.
- Bake for about 6–7 minutes or until they spring back when touched.
- Cool on a wire rack before glazing.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, corn syrup, water, and cinnamon until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into glaze and let set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg