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Treat yourself to these cinnamon Glazed Pumpkin Donuts made with less fat, less sugar, fewer calories with a lot of flavor. Perfect for a special occasion treat!
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!
Glazed Pumpkin Donut Recipe
Ingredients
For the donuts
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown rice flour
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice
- 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 zero calorie sugar, like Monkruit or Truvia, or sugar of choice
- 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 , for icing
- 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 and 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, and let them sit for 15 minutes then the flip pan upside down on a baking rack so the donuts will fall out right side up.
- While the remaining batch is cooking, combine the ingredients for the glaze in a bowl. Dip each fully cooled 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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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love cinnamon & pumpkin! Happy Birthday & congrats on your blog anniversary!
ummmmmmm yum to the max!! These look SO GOOD! And happy blogiversary and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! YEY!! I hope you have the most amazing day ever!
Happy Birthday! These look and sound fantastic. It’s raining here today, sounds like the perfect day for these and a cup of tea.
Happy Birthday and Blogiversary!
Thank you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY sweet friend!! Oh I wish I was there to celebrate with you! Ok I’m all about these donuts, why don’t I have a way to make donuts at home. This has to change! And that glaze, oh lets just eat donuts and celebrate! Happy blogiversary too, I’m so excited for you. You have really grown this year and I can’t wait to see what next year brings! xoxo
Oh thank you for all your sweetness Sam! Your comment meant the world to me.
Happy Birthday. I love all things cinnamon and pumpkin!
Thank you Kenzie!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Thank you Julia!
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
Thanks friend & if only you guys lived closer I could bake for you all time!
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…
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. 🙂
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! And blogiversary! Those doughnuts look divine, can’t wait to give them a try!
You will love them Jaime!