Baked Doughnuts with Pureed Pumpkin (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

Every year, when the first batch of baked doughnuts come out from my oven, I know it’s definitely autumn. It also marks the kickoff a new healthy and delicious baking season. Frying, refined sugars and plain white flour are long gone, while coconut sugar and whole, gluten-free flours always have a place in my pantry, waiting to be turned into nourishing and guilt-free desserts.

I love grabbing a doughnut and enjoying it with my V60 coffee, but all the gluten-free versions I found were stuffed with gums, stabilizers and preservatives. I searched for a decent gluten-free recipe, and I found Angela‘s chocolate doughnuts, which sounded like a winner from the first read. As I try to stay away from chocolate for a while, I decided to make a pumpkin version instead. These doughnuts turned into a true autumn delight!

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Baked Pumpkin Donuts (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

If you're sensitive to gluten or you're just looking for a healthier version, these doughnuts are definitely a treat for you! Dense and moist, bathed in maple syrup, vegan and gluten-free.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan

Servings: 10

Author: Ana Stanciu

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 2 tbsp ground flax
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened vegan milk
• 1/2 cup baked pumpkin puree
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• A pinch sea salt
• Crushed hazelnuts and coconut flakes for topping
• Maple syrup to glaze

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 176°C/350°F.
• In a large bowl combine the flours with sugar, baking powder and baking soda, then add the vegan milk, oil and pureed pumpkin, and mix to incorporate (you should obtain a thick batter).
• Distribute evenly into a greased doughnut pan and bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for five minutes.
• Serve with maple syrup (or organic honey for a non-vegan version) and crushed hazelnuts.