BakedGluten-Free Pumpkin Donuts are light, fluffy and coated in cinnamon and sugar. They're made with healthy ingredients like pumpkin puree, almond flour, and cassava flour. And the best part is - they're super easyto make!
Start by adding cassava flour, almond flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon into a medium sized bowl. Use a whisk or fork to blend until fully combined.
In a large bowl add pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, apple cider vinegar, and melted coconut oil. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until fully combined.
Then stir together the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients until all of the flour has been absorbed.
Baking
Use a non-stick cooking spray or coconut oil to grease the donut pan.
Carefully spoon the batter into each donut pan or pipe it in with a plastic bag or piping bag. Give the pan a little shake when you're done to make sure that the mixture is even.
Bake the donuts for 18-20 minutes at 350 degrees. When they're done, place the baked donuts on a wire rack to cool to room temperature before removing.
Cinnamon + Sugar Coating
In a small bowl whisk together about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 3 tablespoons of coconut sugar or powdered sugar.
Brush each donut with a little melted coconut oil to make sure it sticks. Roll the donuts in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Notes
Expert Tips
Make sure you grease the donut pan with coconut oil or a non-stick spray to make it easier to remove the donuts. (A silicone donut pan works too!)
Let the baked donuts cool completely before removing from the pan.
Do not pack the flour into the measuring cups! Toss the bag of flour before scooping to loosen it up or use a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup.
Use a Ziplock bag or pastry bag to pipe the batter into the donut pan. It's less messy and much easier!
Add the cinnamon mixture into a small bag with one donut at a time. Close the bag and shake around until the donut is coated!
How To Store Leftovers
The donuts can be stored at room temperature on the counter in an airtight container for 2-3 days. I recommend keeping them in the refrigerator, so they stay fresh for longer!You can also store them in an airtight container in the freezer.** See full post for step-by-step photos and more information!