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    Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts with Spiced Sugar Topping >> paleo + dairy free

    November 21, 2019 by Jamie · 3 Comments

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    Imagine waking up to a warm tray of gluten free pumpkin donuts on a crisp Fall morning...  With this easy one-bowl recipe, you can make the dream a reality in only 30 minutes or prep and baking time! This gluten free pumpkin donuts recipe makes 10-12 soft and flavorful pumpkin cake donuts with a spiced sugar topping (+ two other toppings you'll love!).

    Gluten free pumpkin donuts spiced sugar

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    These beauties are baked rather than fried, and with our coconut butter glaze, taste just like the real deal! If that’s not amazing enough, they are gluten free, dairy free, and paleo, all while packing in a healthy dose of almond flour protein and pumpkin for an energy-packed snack.

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    We won’t hold you in suspense any longer - here’s the super easy recipe that will lead you to the best gluten free donut you’ve ever had!

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts Recipe

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    Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Spiced Sugar >> Gluten Free, Dairy Free, & Paleo


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    • Author: Jamie Prosper - Vibrantly g-Free
    • Total Time: 30 mins
    • Yield: 10-12 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 ¼ cups (120 g) almond flour⁠⠀
    • 1 cup (140 g) cassava flour ⁠⠀
    • 1 ¼ tsp baking soda⁠⠀
    • ¼ tsp salt⁠⠀
    • ¾ cup + 2 Tbsp (210 g) coconut sugar (can substitute any granulated sugar)⁠⠀
    • 1 egg⁠⠀
    • ½ cup (120 ml) coconut butter, liquid but not hot⁠⠀
    • ½ cup (120 ml) canned pureed pumpkin⁠⠀
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract⁠⠀
    • See topping instructions below recipe

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 deg F (175 C) and lightly grease a donut pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cassava flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk or stir ingredients to mix thoroughly.⁠⠀
    2. Add coconut sugar, egg, coconut butter, pumpkin, and vanilla extract to dry ingredients. Mix well.⁠⠀
    3. Spoon batter into the donut pan, filling each cup about ¾ of the way.⁠⠀
    4. Bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of a donut ring comes out clean. ⁠⠀
    5. When the donuts have cooled completely, sugar or frost and enjoy!⁠

    Notes

    Substituting liquid sugar for the granulated sugar is not recommended as it changes the texture of the donuts.

    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 20 mins
    • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Baked Good, Dessert, Snack
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo, Vegetarian

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    The Best Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts Toppings:

    Spiced Sugar

    Mix ½ cup coconut sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg well in a bowl.

    Using a silicon brush, brush the donut tops with liquid coconut oil and submerge in spiced sugar. We only sugar one side, though you could do both!⁠

    Sprinkles

    Using a silicon brush, brush the donut tops with liquid coconut oil.

    Drop sprinkles onto the donuts or submerge for heavily sprinkled donuts.⁠

    Gluten free pumpkin donut with sprinkles

    Note: You can make an easy glaze by mixing water or plant-based milk with confectioner's sugar, though most have corn starch (which we are avoiding).⁠

    Whipped Coconut Cream

    Whisk 1 cup coconut cream with 2 tsp maple syrup. Smother, drizzle or dip!⁠

    Gluten free pumpkin donut whip 2

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    With love and gratitude,

    ❤︎ Jamie

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    1. Katerina

      November 29, 2019 at 3:07 am

      These look absolutely marvellous, Jamie! I love using my donut pan - there's just something about that round donut shape that makes everything taste better, don't you think? I haven't used cassava flour before - very excited to give this a go! Thanks for sharing.

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      • Celiac Sojourness

        December 06, 2019 at 11:30 am

        Thank you for your kind words Katerina! I absolutely agree that the perfectly round donut shape makes everything taste better! I'm new to cassava flour but am really liking it as a grain free option. Enjoy these! Pop back over and let us know how it goes ❤️

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    2. Celiac Nana

      January 27, 2021 at 5:07 pm

      Yum! These are delicious as-is. Next time I make them (this weekend!) I plan to melt a few chocolate chips and spread ithe chocolate on the top and add sprinkles. Can't wait!!!

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