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September 16, 2020

Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Cashew Glaze

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These healthy baked pumpkin donuts are the perfect fall treat. Topped with a creamy maple cashew glaze, these donuts are seriously addicting! Paleo, gluten-free, and no refined sugar, healthy, and easy pumpkin desserts for the family to enjoy.

Loaded with pumpkin spice flavor, slightly sweetened with a touch of maple syrup, and delightfully fluffy with an almond flour batter

Additionally, you won’t find any refined sugars, flours, or gluten in this recipe.

I am all about healthy indulgence.

A few more of my favorite easy pumpkin desserts lately:

  1. Vegan Pumpkin Bread
  2. Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte
  3. Gooey Healthy Pumpkin Brownies

There are a few things that always come to mind when I think about fall: cider, pumpkins and donuts.

What better way to capture fall in a recipe than making a pumpkin spice donut?

Maybe serving it with some hot cider?

The maple cashew glaze paired with the pumpkin spice couldn’t be a more perfect combination and you’d never know that you’re eating a healthy donut!

Why are these Baked Pumpkin Donuts Healthy?

Traditionally, donuts are loaded with refined sugars and flours, deep-fried, then topped with more sugar!

These healthy donuts are baked, sweetened only with maple syrup so there are no refined sugars.

Additionally, they’re made with almond flour making them lower-carb, paleo-friendly, and gluten-free as well.

To top off an already amazing pumpkin donut, I made a simple icing made from all whole food ingredients including

  • Raw cashews
  • Coconut cream
  • Maple syrup (you can also use keto friendly kind to make this recipe low carb).

A little drizzle of this over a pillowy pumpkin spiced donut is absolutely heavenly!

Ingredients Needed for these Pumpkin Spice Donuts

All the ingredients I used in this easy pumpkin dessert recipe are accessible, and can be used for a lot of other fall recipes.

So you’ll definitely get good use out of having them in your pantry.

For the donuts you will need:

1. Almond flour

Made with almonds and has much lower in carbs than white or wheat flours, and keeps this recipe gluten free and paleo friendly.

2. Tapioca flour

It helps with binding in gluten-free recipes and improves the texture of gluten-free baked goods.

3. Pumpkin pie spice

The spice of the season! It consists of spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and sometimes all spice.

4. Eggs

Tip: Allow eggs to become room temp before adding to other ingredients.

a jar of fresh pumpkin puree homemade from scrach. There is a pumpkin in the background. pinterest image

5. Pumpkin puree

If using store-bought, make sure you get pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie puree.

Double-check the ingredient list to make sure there’s added no sugar. Pumpkin puree should only contain pumpkin/squash on the ingredient list.

You can also make your own easy pumpkin puree recipe here:

Homemade Pumpkin Puree Recipe

6. Maple syrup

Sweetens a recipe without using any refined sugars.

7. Almond butter

A good substitute for butter in baking due to its high (healthy) fat content.

8. BAKING SODA

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How to Make Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts

These baked donuts are one of my favorite easy pumpkin desserts, that only requires a few simple steps to make!

First, combine the eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and almond butter in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

Then, in a separate large bowl, thoroughly mix almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice together.

With a spatula, gently combine the wet and dry ingredients together.

Next, pour batter into a donut pan (I used non-stick silicone donut pans) and bake at 350 F for 16-18 minutes.

To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.

Allow donuts to cool completely before adding the icing on top.

Equipments You Need for these Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts

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Tips for Perfect Baked Pumpkin Donuts

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1. Don’t over mix the batter. 

By mixing the dry ingredients separately before combining the wet, you can cut down on the amount of mixing done once the ingredients are combined.

Over mixing can create a gummy product rather that a soft and fluffy donut.

A piece of baked pumpkin donuts packed with pumpkin spice, almond flour, pumpkin puree. It is topped with paleo, gluten free maple cashew icing and sprinkle of pecans. There is a fall themed orange towel in the back.

2. Spray the donut pan with cooking spray before baking. 

This allows for easy removal of the donuts from the pan.

Using a silicone donut pan will also allow for easier, clean removal.

3. Fill the donut batter to the top.

Pour enough batter into the pan to fill it up to the top, or close to it.

It will give you a fuller, traditional donut shape.

4. Use a piping bag to fill the pan.

Using a piping bag is a lot easier to fill the donut pan rather than just spooning it in.

It’ll keep the batter neat and tidy in the pan and help the donuts keep a uniform shape.

How to Store Baked Pumpkin Donuts

there is a pumpkin donut topped with vegan cashew cream cheese frosting sprinkled with chopped walnuts. Someone has taken a bite from the baked donut

If you have just glazed all of your donuts, place them on a plate in the fridge for about an hour, or until the glaze hardens a bit, so they won’t smudge all over each other.

Store all donuts in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.

You can also store the donuts without glaze, and then just add the glaze right before serving.

Yes, you can freeze it too!

I recommend freezing without the glaze. Leave it on the counter for a few hours or lightly microwave for 20 – 30 sec at a time to thaw and warm up.

Enjoy the one of the best healthy and easy pumpkin desserts this fall!

What’s your favorite kind of baked donut? Leave a comment below!

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Fluffy and gluten-free maple cream cheese frosted pumpkin donuts. There are walnuts on top of the vegan icing

Freshly baked pumpkin spice donuts on a cooling rack ready to be glazed. They are packed with pumpkin spice, almond flour, pumpkin puree. It is topped with paleo, gluten free maple cashew icing and sprinkle of pecans.
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Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Cashew Glaze

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These healthy baked pumpkin donuts are the perfect fall treats. Paleo and gluten-free, perfect easy pumpkin desserts for the family to enjoy.
Shuang Shuang Liang
Servings 6
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Donuts

  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1 cup almond flour packed
  • 1 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin spice
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Maple Cashew Glaze

  • 1 cup raw cashew soaked
  • 1/4 cup coconut cream Canned, refrigerated
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Pumpkin Donuts
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Preparing donut pan by spraying it with coconut oil. If using a silicone donut pan (used here), place a baking tray underneath. If using metal donut pan, spray with coconut oil generously to prevent sticking.
  • In a mixing bowl, blend together all the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, egg, maple syrup, and almond butter. In a separate bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: almond flour, tapioca flour, pumpkin spice, baking powder.
  • Gently combine wet and dry ingredients with a spatula.
  • Use a spoon or piping bag to evenly distribute the batter into the donut pan.
  • Bake 18 – 20 min or until a toothpick comes out clean after inserting in the middle of a donut.
  • Allow the donuts to cool on a cooling rack completely before glazing them.
  • Maple Cashew Glaze
  • Soak raw cashews with hot water and a pinch of salt for an hour (you can also use cashew butter).
  • Drain and rinse then add it to a blender.
  • Take a refrigerated can of coconut milk, scoop the top thick part and add to the blender. You can also use canned coconut cream here.
  • Add maple syrup and blend until smooth. (If the batter appears to be too thick, add 1 tbsp extra coconut milk at a time
  • See detailed full direction in this post.

  • Ice the donuts with a generous amount fo maple cashew glaze and sprinkle extra pecans and pumpkin spice if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

1. The Nutrition facts below do not include the maple cashew glaze (the amount listed make extra icing). You can find out more information in this post.
2. For low carb options, you can use keto-friendly maple syrup instead of the regular kind.

Recommended Products

  • Whole Earth Allulose Baking Blend Brown Sugar Substitute, 12 Ounce Bag
  • Mrs. Anderson’s Baking® Silicone Donut Pan
  • Vitamix 5200 Blender Professional-Grade, 64 oz. Container

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 97mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9g

The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe, which may vary.

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A piece of baked pumpkin donuts packed with pumpkin spice, almond flour, pumpkin puree. It is topped with paleo, gluten free maple cashew icing and sprinkle of pecans. There is a fall themed orange towel in the back.
Season: Christmas, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30 Key Ingredients: Apples, Bananas, Berries, Chocolate, Oats, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato Recipe Style: Air Fryer, Instant Pot, Kid Friendly, No Bake

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Comments

  1. Nadine says

    October 6, 2020 at 8:09 am

    Hello, can I replace the egg with a flax or chia egg?
    Thanks Shuang 🙂

    Reply
    • Shuang Shuang Liang says

      October 13, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      Hi Nadine,

      I haven’t tested this recipe with flax or chia egg. But I think you should be able to!

      Shuang

      Reply
  2. Lynn says

    October 2, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    How long did you soak the cashews?

    Reply
    • Shuang Shuang Liang says

      October 2, 2020 at 9:19 pm

      Hi Lynn,

      Soak the raw cashews in hot water with a pinch of salt for a couple of hours or warmish/room temp water overnight.

      Shuang

      Reply
    • Shuang Shuang Liang says

      October 2, 2020 at 9:20 pm

      Hi Lynn,

      Hi Lynn,

      Soak the raw cashews in hot water with a pinch of salt for a couple of hours or warmish/room temp water overnight. You can also find the full recipe in this post for the cashew cream frosting.

      Shuang

      Reply
  3. Lynn says

    October 1, 2020 at 9:02 pm

    How long did you soak the cashews for?

    Reply
    • Shuang Shuang Liang says

      October 13, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      Hi Lynn,

      For a couple hours in hot water or regular water overnight.

      Shuang

      Reply
  4. Meghan says

    September 17, 2020 at 1:59 am

    Any recommendation for replacing all things almond that is gluten free/dairy free?

    Reply
    • Shuang Shuang Liang says

      September 17, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      Hi Meghan,

      Unfortunately, I haven’t tested this recipe for a nut-free version yet.

      Shuang

      Reply
  5. Tom says

    September 16, 2020 at 12:51 pm

    5 stars

    Reply

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