Healthy Pumpkin Donuts
Homemade Healthy Pumpkin Donuts are so fluffy, soft, and moist with a delicious maple fudge glaze. These Healthy Pumpkin Donuts are baked instead of deep-fried and just perfect to enjoy healthy treats with your morning or afternoon coffee!
Ingredients
For Pumpkin Donuts:
- 1 cup or 140g whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup 70g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 cup or 235g pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup or 100g erythritol (stevia or another natural sweetener)
- 1/4 cup or 40g light vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup or 85g milk (dairy or non-dairy)
For Maple Fudge Glaze:
- 1/4 cup or 65g maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp. or 30g erythritol
- 1 Tbsp. 12g butter
- 1/4 cup or~50g milk (more or less, depends on desired thickness)
Instructions
To Make Pumpkin Donuts:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a donut pan with nonstick spray if using a metal pan (I used silicone donut molds, so they don’t need to be greased).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cinnamon.
- In another large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, eggs, erythritol (or any sweetener), oil, and milk, until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and stir until just combined.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag with a round piping tip or a Ziploc bag with one corner cut off. Pipe the batter evenly into the 12 wells of a donut pan. (You can also spoon the batter into each donut cup).
- Bake the donuts for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Cool the donuts on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before glazing them.
To Make Maple Fudge Glaze:
- Combine the maple syrup, erythritol, butter, and milk in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Allow simmering for about 3-5 minutes until it's slightly thick. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes to thicken. (If it’s too thick, add 2 tablespoons of milk and heat again until just start simmering).
- Dip the tops of the donuts into the warm glaze. Top with chopped walnuts if desired. Enjoy!
- Store the pumpkin donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
How Many Calories in Healthy Pumpkin Donuts
| Calories (per 1 donut, 60g): 138 kcal | Calories (per 100g): 230 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat: 5.5 g | Fat: 9.2 g |
| Carbohydrates: 18.3 g | Carbohydrates: 30.5 g |
| Protein: 3.9 g | Protein: 6.5 g |