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    The Best Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe

    Published: Jun 26, 2019 · Modified: Jan 27, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    These are the best pumpkin donuts you'll ever taste! Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry.

    We are already super excited about fall and can't wait to make some of our favorite pumpkin recipes such as pumpkin pie brownies , Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread and pumpkin cheesecake bars. These would make perfect fall desserts and you can serve them with a warm cup of tea or coffee. 

    Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry. From UnicornsintheKitchen.com

    A delicious way to use pumpkin

    There's so much you can make with pumpkin in fall and one of them is this healthy pumpkin donut recipe which is perfect for an afternoon with a cup of tea or coffee. Donuts baked in a donut pan are super easy to make and my family loves them!

    Fall is all about pumpkins, apples and baking. Have you gone pumpkin picking yet? Speaking of pumpkins, how do you like baked pumpkin goods? I'm a big fan and I go beyond pumpkin pie. After all,  pumpkin season is short so I try to make as many pumpkin treats as possible, hopefully we'll get to make my favorite pumpkin bread pudding and pumpkin pancakes again, but first let's talk more about these tasty and healthy baked donuts. 

    Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry. From UnicornsintheKitchen.com

    Baked or fried pumpkin donuts?

    Like my pumpkin banana bread, these baked pumpkin donuts are quite healthy recipe. They have a cake-y texture that fried pumpkin donuts don't have. They're airy and fluffy and stay that way for at least 4-5 days, though they disappear faster than that.

    This healthy donut recipe uses very little oil compared to the fried version and there is also less mess involved thanks to baking. These pumpkin donuts scream fall in every bite and they're lightly sweetened so they're perfect for a midday or afternoon snack. 

    Why this recipe works

    • There is only ¼ cup of oil in the whole recipe.
    • They're baked which means there's no mess with frying.
    • These donuts super fluffy thanks to buttermilk. I always make buttermilk at home by mixing 1 cup milk with 2 tablespoons white vinegar and set it aside for 10 minutes. This amount equals one cup of buttermilk.

    Ingredients 

    You need the following ingredients to make pumpkin donuts:

    • Vegetable oil 
    • Eggs
    • Buttermilk
    • Granulated sugar
    • Brown sugar
    • Pumpkin puree
    • Pumpkin pie spice
    • All purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda

    You can use store-bought or homemade buttermilk for this recipe. To make homemade buttermilk, mix 1 cup of milk with two tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let it sit for 10 minutes and use it in the recipe. I prefer using canned pumpkin puree for this baked pumpkin donuts recipe because it has less moisture compared to homemade pumpkin puree. 

    Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry. From UnicornsintheKitchen.com

    Instructions

    Mix vegetable oil and sugar well then add the buttermilk and continue by adding the eggs one by one. Add in pumpkin puree and mix well.

    Then add all the dry ingredients and mix using a whisk or a wooden spoon. Once the batter is ready, fill donut molds and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes. This is an easy donut recipe that you will want to make over and over!

    The batter of these healthy baked doughnuts is quite forgiving. You can use either canned pumpkin or pumpkin puree. Don't forget to use pumpkin pie spice but if you don't have it, a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and all spice would work, too. Or, you can make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice. Check out this pumpkin pie spice mix by Epicurious.

    Storing instructions

    Place cooled pumpkin donuts in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. You can reheat them for a few minutes in the oven if you like them warm. 

    Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry. From UnicornsintheKitchen.com

    Notes and tips

    • Use a doughnut pan and pour the batter in a piping/pastry bag, and then fill the doughnut pan. You can also scoop the batter with a spoon and fill the pan if a pastry bag isn't available.
    • Before filling the pan, make sure you have coated it with non stick spray every time.
    • You can dust these baked donuts with powdered sugar or top them with this delicious maple glaze.
    • Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
    • If you have extra pumpkin puree left, make this pumpkin smoothie for breakfast, it's quick, easy and perfect for a fall morning.

    Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry. From UnicornsintheKitchen.com

    Healthy Baked Pumpkin Donuts

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry.
    5 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 Donuts
    Calories 110 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup Vegetable Oil
    • 3 Eggs
    • ⅓ cup Buttermilk mix ⅓ cup milk + 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 10 minutes
    • ¾ cup White Sugar
    • ½ cup Brown Sugar
    • 1 ½ cup Pumpkin Puree
    • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 2 ⅓ cup All Purpose Flour

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350F. Coat a donut pan with non stick spray.
    • Mix oil and sugar in a large bowl. Add in buttermilk and mix well.
    •  Add in the eggs one by one, mix well after adding each egg. Then add the pumpkin puree. Mix well.
    • Add in all dry ingredients and mix using a wooden spoon or a spatula until combined. Don't over mix.
    • Fill the donut molds to two thirds and bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the donut comes out clean. let cool for 5 minutes then take the donuts out.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcal
    Did you make this recipe? Let us know how it was by leaving a comment and a 5-star review!

     

     
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    1. Sophia

      August 24, 2019 at 7:08 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing! These donuts are easy, fluffy, and delicious. I love this recipe!!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        September 23, 2019 at 3:24 pm

        Thank you! It's our favorite donut recipe!

        Reply
    2. Sandra Shaffer

      September 24, 2018 at 10:53 pm

      5 stars
      I rarely fry foods because of the mess it can make, so I usually do without, but I never thought about baking donuts! This is awesome and such a nice treat with a cup of tea!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        September 24, 2018 at 11:04 pm

        Thank you Sandra! Hope you like these baked donuts!

        Reply
    3. Meagen Brosius

      September 24, 2018 at 10:44 pm

      5 stars
      These are so perfect for fall! I love them for those busy mornings when I'm running around and need something to eat on the go. Yum!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        September 24, 2018 at 10:47 pm

        Thank you Meagen! These pumpkin donuts are always a favorite!

        Reply
    4. Donna

      October 23, 2017 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      Baked donuts are the best!! I haven't made some in a while though, and am totally craving them now 🙂 I foresee us trying this recipe out tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 24, 2017 at 7:17 am

        Hope you like these!

        Reply
    5. Lynette

      October 23, 2017 at 10:05 am

      You had me at healthy - and doughnuts!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 23, 2017 at 5:10 pm

        Healthy donuts are the best!

        Reply
    6. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes

      October 23, 2017 at 6:03 am

      5 stars
      I'm not normally a huge donut fan (I know, I'm a freak!), but I do love baked donuts! Especially like this, when there isn't a lot of sugary topping. These sound perfect for eating with a cup of tea in the afternoon... yum!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 23, 2017 at 5:11 pm

        I'm with you! These are perfect as an afternoon snack!

        Reply
    7. Ashima

      October 22, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      I love the fact that these are baked and not fried. And pumpkin doughnuts is perfect for the season 🙂 I usually make my buttermilk with yogurt and water, the tip of using milk and white vinegar will be helpful when I run out of yogurt!

      Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 23, 2017 at 10:33 am

        I've never tried yogurt and butter for buttermilk, must try!

        Reply
    8. Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade

      October 22, 2017 at 1:34 pm

      I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I'll never pass up a donut, especially a baked one! These look really delicious

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 23, 2017 at 10:33 am

        Donuts are the best!

        Reply
    9. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto

      October 22, 2017 at 5:44 am

      5 stars
      I've never been pumpkin picking but I would LOVE to go!! These baked pumpkin donuts looks and sound absolutely divine@!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 23, 2017 at 9:16 am

        Thank you so much! Pumpkin picking is so much fun!

        Reply
    10. Shannon

      October 21, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      These donuts looks divine! Gonna have to try them!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 23, 2017 at 8:41 am

        Hope you love them!

        Reply
    11. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

      October 21, 2017 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      What a great looking donut recipe!! It certainly makes a great fall treat -- but one you could appreciate all year long. I prefer the touch of powdered sugar rather than an icing. That way you can appreciate the flavor of the pumpkin in the donuts.

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 23, 2017 at 8:40 am

        I'm not much of an icing person myself, so powdered sugar would be good for me too 😀

        Reply
    12. Denise Wright

      October 20, 2017 at 3:11 pm

      I have a doughnut pan but I've never made donuts! These look wonderful and I'll have to give them a try. I love a healthy recipe like this!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 23, 2017 at 8:39 am

        Hope you like these!

        Reply
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