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Treat yourself to gluten free Cinnamon Glazed Pumpkin Donuts made with less fat, less sugar and less calories and a lot of flavor. Perfect special occasion treat! Gluten Free + Low Calorie
Fall has finally arrived here in Phoenix this week. The mornings are a crisp 60 degrees and the days are cool 80's. Perfect for flip-flops and sweaters! That probably sounds insane to those of you suffering 30 degree weather already. Speaking of 30 degrees, Mom headed back to Wisconsin over the weekend. I am free!!!
Kidding... I LOVED having her here these last few months. I told her last week in my post surgery stupor how it was a blessing we've been able to spend so much time together these last two years. We've spent more time together than we have in the last ten years combined.
As much as I needed the help and appreciated it, I felt a sense of freedom in her leaving. I almost forgot what it's like to take care of myself. I still have a long way to go in recovery, but at least I'm headed in the right direction.
The changes in my life feel like they correspond appropriately with the change in season. Those changes, however, did not go over so well in my kitchen though. You see living in the hottest place on earth you never have to melt coconut oil. It's always perfectly runny, ready for any and every baking expedition.
I forgot how vulnerable that weather change makes coconut oil to hardening to anything too cold like an egg because you never need a room temperature egg in Arizona.
The mere process of removing it from the fridge is enough to bring it to room temperature. The lesson is make sure all ingredients are room temperature before attempting to combine. I go through this every year. I don't know when I will learn. Please learn from me.
Today is a special occasion! It's not only my birthday, but it's also my 2nd blogiversary. Yes, I started my blog on my birthday. Kind of cliche I know, but it holds a special place in my heart and for that it's quite appropriate.
I can't believe it's been two years since I started this. I feel so blessed for the opportunities and amazing people I have met through this. I'm honored to have you here everyday and to thank you for that!
Cinnamon Glazed Pumpkin Donuts
Ingredients
For the donuts
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown rice flour
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon all spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 egg white room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
For the glaze
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar or icing sugar
- Cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a donut pan with nonstick cooking oil.
- In a small bowl, combine pumpkin puree, egg white, coconut oil, vanilla extract and milk.
- Be sure egg white is room temperature, if it is too cold it will harden with the coconut oil.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, salt and spices. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients to combine.
- Fill donut cavities with batter to the top of cavity. You will need to press the dough into the cavity a bit & smooth with you fingers.
- Coconut flour will bake the way you place it so be sure it is level and even in the pan.
- Bake donuts 13-15 minutes at 350 F.
- Remove donuts from oven, plan pan upside down on a baking rack so the donut will fall out right side up.
- While the remaining batch is cooking, combine the ingredients for the glaze in a bowl.
- Dip each donut into glaze and place on baking rack to harden.
- Sprinkle the donuts with a pinch of cinnamon each. Store in the refrigerator up to a week.
Notes
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Kinzie says
Happy Birthday. I love all things cinnamon and pumpkin!
Megan says
Thank you Kenzie!
Julia @ Lord Still Loves Me says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Megan says
Thank you Julia!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I'm going to have to treat myself on your birthday too - these look incredible!
Cheers to fall weather and new years. Hope it's an amazing day for you! xo
Megan says
Thanks friend & if only you guys lived closer I could bake for you all time!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Happy birthday, lady! And happy blogiversary too 😀 I think it's awesome that you started your blog on your birthday. And I'm kind of jealous about your coconut oil situation... ours is always solid here...
Megan says
Thanks Amanda! I always wonder what in the world I was thinking starting this blog, but then I remember how much I love doing it. 🙂
Jaime says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! And blogiversary! Those doughnuts look divine, can't wait to give them a try!
Megan says
You will love them Jaime!
Danielle says
Glad you are on the road to recovery! This donut recipe looks awesome 🙂
Megan says
Thanks Dani! They're kind of addicting. 😉
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
Happy birthday and bloganniversary! Lots of celebrating for you 🙂
Cinnamon glazed donuts sound epic. I need these!
Megan says
Thanks Dannii, I like to spread the celebrations!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Happy happy birthday! And that is exciting fo ryou--to be getting back to taking care of yourself--I think that it will be super empowering for you, if a bit humbling at first. You already know that you are so strong! And if you need company, just ask me, as long as you give me a donut 😀
Megan says
Thanks Susie! Humbling indeed when you realize doing a simple chore takes every ounce of energy. I will bake for you anytime sweetie!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
Creative and very yummy looking! Nice for a little treat. Thanks for linking up with us today for meatless Monday and happy birthday and blogiversary. What a fun day for you!
Megan says
Thanks Deborah!
rachel @ athleticavocado says
happy birthday and blogiversary! These donuts are the perfect way to celebrate!
Megan says
Thanks Rachel!
lindsay says
Happy nday sweet friend! you deserve the best, but instead you are treating us to a giveaway. <3 your kind soul. and happy FALL!
Megan says
Thanks friend & cheers to it finally being fall! xoxo
Angela@ www.marathonsandmotivation.com says
Happy Birthday! I love that you started your Blog on your birthday, what a great way to mark a special day :-). This recipe looks fantastic & something my kids will love!!
Megan says
Thanks Angela, hope the kiddos like the donuts!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
Happy birthday and blogiversary to you!! These donuts look too yummy! Enjoy and do lots of celebrating 🙂
Megan says
Thanks friend! Still taking it easy from surgery so nothing too wild here.
Ashlee says
Happy birthday!!! Love this giveaway all my favs in one :)! The season change to Fall in New England has been great nice weather and lots of pretty changes in the trees. I had to rack for seven hours yesterday and pay the consequences to having the pretty leaves haha ;). I also love all the food in the fall however it also means it's almost winter 🙁
Megan says
Thanks Ashley! That is exactly why I left the Midwest and moved South.
CARLA says
OH
Your words about forgetting how to take care of yourself really resonated with me in reference to my daughter.
Im saving them in my brain for later.
for when I need to slap on her wings.
<3
Megan says
I'm glad they resonated with someone! I'm still trying to get them to stick in my brain since it's not naturally in my DNA.