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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts

    Published: Oct 30, 2016 Modified: Apr 6, 2020 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts are soft, flavorful and sweet.  They are the perfect fall treat for after school or for taking to a class Halloween party. Once you've mastered this basic recipe, you'll use it again and again.

    Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts light, flaky and topped with maple icing on a sheet pan.

    I truly hope that you guys aren't getting sick of donuts yet.  They are always my most shared and pinned recipes so I've decided to update an old one with some prettier photos.  I made these again the other day and changed them just a bit.  The old recipe had a cinnamon sugar coating while these have a maple glaze.  The donut recipe is the same.

    Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts batter in a silver bowl

    These Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts are not deep fried and have a light and fluffy texture. I swear you can't tell they are gluten free and it's way better than paying for gluten free ones at Whole Foods!

    Once you get this recipe down, you can use it to make my other popular donut recipes...

    • Gluten-Free Doughnuts (Krispy Kreme Copycat)
    • Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts
    • Gluten-Free Chocolate Doughnuts

    Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts light, flaky pumpkin donuts without frosting on a rack

    I use my Wilton Donut Pan all the time.  The kids think it's such a treat to have donuts for breakfast on the weekends or when they have sleepovers.  You can serve them straight up with no icing to cut down on the sugar or go crazy with toppings; icing, sprinkles, nuts and chocolate shavings.

    Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts light flaky and topped with pecans and frosting on brown parchment

    The only flour I have ever used for these donuts is Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour.  I am sure all purpose flour would work but if you want it gluten-free, I'd stick to Bob's.  This recipe is infinitely adaptable so use your imagination and mix it up.

    Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts light flaky and sweet donuts on parchment paper

    These Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts are...

    • fluffy
    • sweet
    • flavorful
    • easy
    • infinitely adaptable
    • gluten free

    Halloween gourd

    Happy fall!  Hope you find time to make some Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts.

    Click here for all my gluten free recipes.

    Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts

    Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts

    These Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Doughnuts are soft, flavorful and sweet. They are the perfect fall treat for after school or for taking to a class Halloween party. Once you've mastered this basic recipe, you'll use it again and again.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Karen Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅔ cup sugar
    • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup milk I used coconut
    • Glaze:
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoon coconut milk more or less to preferred consistency

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the first seven dry ingredients, flour through sugar.
    • Make a well in the center and add the melted and cooled butter, vanilla, eggs, pumpkin, and milk. Mix gently.
    • Transfer mixture to a large baggie with the tip cut off. This makes it easy to pipe into the donut maker.
    • Fill each well ¾ full without covering the middle section. If you do, your doughnuts won't have a hole.
    • Cook for about 8-10 minutes.
    • Allow to cool and make the frosting.
    • Mix frosting ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust the amount of milk to your liking. More milk = thinner icing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1865IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    Comments

    1. Consuelo | Honey & Figs

      October 20, 2015 at 5:14 pm

      These donuts looks so delish and adorable!! Can't believe they're gluten free! 😉

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        October 20, 2015 at 5:16 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    2. Summer

      October 31, 2016 at 5:01 am

      These doughnuts make the perfect treat!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        October 31, 2016 at 8:40 am

        Thanks Summer!

        Reply
    3. Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is

      October 31, 2016 at 10:01 am

      I am never sick of donuts! These look SO good - and I love that they are gluten free, makes them even better. I love the photography for these too - makes me want to jump through the screen and grad one! (Or 2...)

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        October 31, 2016 at 10:13 am

        Thanks Michelle. I could never get sick of them either!

        Reply
    4. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

      October 31, 2016 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      I love baked doughnuts and do not feel as guilty about them as the fried ones. These sound delicious and I want to dive into a bowl of that frosting.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        October 31, 2016 at 10:13 am

        Thanks Helen!

        Reply
    5. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

      October 31, 2016 at 10:12 am

      Yum!!! These look SO GOOD! My husband loves donuts and I like pumpkins so these seem like a win win for the two of us 🙂

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        October 31, 2016 at 10:13 am

        Thanks Liz!

        Reply
    6. Lisa |Garlic and Zest

      October 31, 2016 at 10:16 am

      These doughnuts sound amazing! Love that they're baked instead of fried - and wow -- that pumpkin!!!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        October 31, 2016 at 10:17 am

        Thanks Lisa! Happy Halloween!

        Reply
    7. Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival

      October 31, 2016 at 11:04 am

      These look so fun! I have to look for the donut pan. I would love to try these!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        October 31, 2016 at 11:33 am

        Thanks Beth!

        Reply
    8. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      October 31, 2016 at 11:08 am

      I'll take that whole tray Karen! These look delicious. I love the maple syrup in the glaze topping and the little sprinkle of pecans too! Happy Halloween!!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        October 31, 2016 at 11:33 am

        Happy Halloween to you too Mary Ann! Jealous of your kitchen!

        Reply
    9. Raia

      October 31, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      I think I'm having these for lunch! Haha! They look absolutely amazing. 🙂

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 01, 2016 at 11:20 am

        Thanks Raia!

        Reply
    10. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      November 01, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Lovely donuts! I'm still enjoying all things pumpkin 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful Halloween 🙂

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 01, 2016 at 11:19 am

        You too Jennifer!

        Reply
    11. cheri

      November 01, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      Baked doughnuts are the best, Love the frosting.

      Reply
    12. Green Valley Kitchen

      November 02, 2016 at 11:27 am

      Love these - I've never made donuts before - but you're inspiring me, Karen. The maple glaze and pecans are a delicious combo! You did a great job updating the photos - they look gorgeous.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 02, 2016 at 2:05 pm

        That means a lot coming from you. Thank you!

        Reply
    13. Ami@NaiveCookCooks

      November 11, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      These look so good Karen 🙂 Perfect fall treat!

      Reply
    14. Cindy Barrack Celt

      November 11, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      Loved these! Made another batch and subbed apple sauce for the pumpkin. Lighter in texture, but just as yummy!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 11, 2016 at 5:58 pm

        Cindy, I'm so glad you liked them. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.

        Reply
    15. Vesna @ VespressoCooking

      November 23, 2016 at 5:07 am

      These pumpkin doughnuts look stunning! I can't wait to give them a try! 🙂

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        November 23, 2016 at 9:47 am

        Thanks Vesna!

        Reply
    16. Vieve

      August 31, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      I'm going to make these, but deep fry them instead of baking! Can't wait !!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        September 01, 2018 at 5:29 pm

        Let me know how it goes bc I have been wondering if this would work!

        Reply

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