Pumpkin Donut Recipe
Pumpkin Donut Recipe - The perfect Fall treat! The baked donuts are healthier than fried and have a delicious pumpkin flavor!
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
- ¼ cup of applesauce to cut some fat - you can also skip it and use ½ cup of oil instead of ¼ cup
- 1 can of pureed pumpkin
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ¾ cups of flour
- For sugar topping
- 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- dash of cinnamon
- dash of pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together eggs, oil, applesauce, pumpkin, brown and granulated sugar, salt, vanilla, baking powder and pumpkin pie spice until well blended.
- Pour into donut pan, filling about ¾ of the way.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 18-20 minutes. Test with a fork or toothpick and remove donuts from oven when fork comes out clean.
- Combine 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar with a dash of cinnamon and a dash of pumpkin pie spice in a shallow plate. When the donuts come out of the oven, remove them from the pan and dip both sides in the sugar mixture.
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Notes
Be sure to use Libby canned pumpkin puree. I have not had as good results with other brands.
Store donuts at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
This nutritional information and calories are approximate and were calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 6473IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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