Description
Enjoy these light and spicy baked pumpkin donuts made with applesauce for a healthier twist on a classic treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, applesauce, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Spoon batter into the donut pan, filling each mold halfway.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with a light glaze.
- Substitute almond flour for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
