Description
These Baked Vegan Pumpkin Spice Donuts are soft, fluffy, and filled with warm fall spices. Made with real pumpkin, maple syrup, and plant-based ingredients, they’re a healthier, dairy-free alternative to traditional donuts. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or festive treats, they come together quickly and taste amazing with or without a glaze.
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
⅓ cup maple syrup
¼ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
¼ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
½ teaspoon salt
Optional Glaze:
Powdered sugar
A splash of almond milk
Instructions
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Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan or use a silicone donut mold.
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Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, almond milk, maple syrup, coconut sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
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Combine everything: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
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Fill the pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into each donut cavity, filling about ⅔ full.
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Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean.
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Cool: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Optional glaze: Mix powdered sugar with a splash of almond milk until smooth. Drizzle or dip cooled donuts as desired.
Notes
- Add mini vegan chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for a classic donut shop vibe.
- Substitute spelt or whole wheat flour for a heartier version.
- Top with crushed nuts or pepitas for added texture.
- A maple glaze spiked with cinnamon makes for a festive upgrade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
