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Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes

Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes That Celebrate Fall Mornings

Delight in these Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes, a guilt-free treat perfect for celebrating fall mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 donut holes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donut Holes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 tsps baking powder no substitutes recommended
  • 1 tsp salt enhances flavor
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice or swap with cinnamon and nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree pure pumpkin, not pie filling
  • 1 cup brown sugar or use granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil melted coconut oil is a great alternative
  • 1 large egg or use a flax egg for vegan version
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional but recommended
  • 1/2 cup milk can substitute with almond milk or other non-dairy
For Coating
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter can use margarine
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon or use pumpkin pie spice instead

Equipment

  • 24-cup mini muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  2. Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, egg, and milk until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with batter and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  6. After cooling slightly, dip each donut hole in melted butter and roll them in cinnamon sugar.
  7. Serve warm, ideally with a warm beverage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut holeCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing for light and fluffy donut holes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.

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