Description
Delicious and moist baked pumpkin donuts, perfect for fall and a healthier alternative to fried donuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the donut pan with the batter, about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
- These donuts can be glazed or dusted with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg