Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts

5 stars

These moist, flavorful pumpkin spice donuts are baked and not fried, contain NO OIL OR WHITE SUGAR and are also packed with protein, nutrients and fiber.  

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes

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These moist, flavorful pumpkin spice donuts are baked and not fried, contain NO OIL OR WHITE SUGAR and are also packed with protein, nutrients, and fiber.

Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts

I am embarrassingly excited about the fact that these Pumpkin Spice Baked Donuts were made without any oil, butter or white sugar.

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Donut Pan

All you need to make donuts at home is this donut pan that you can find easily at most large grocery stores or on Amazon.

Admittedly, I am not a fan of traditional fried donuts (shocker) but I was eager to come up with a baked version that tastes like a naughty donut but is secretly a nutritious breakfast.

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Mission accomplished thanks to luscious pumpkin, creamy yogurt, and just enough cinnamon and sugar to make you feel all warm and happy inside.

The fact that my 15-month-old son can feed this to himself is an added bonus.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I use this recipe to make muffins?

Yes. If making muffins, bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Do I need the wheat germ and flax seed and walnuts for this recipe?

No. Just swap out with equal parts flour.

Baked-Pumpkin-Spice-Donuts-Bite-The-Lemon-Bowl

Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts

5 stars
These moist, flavorful pumpkin spice donuts are baked and not fried, contain NO OIL OR WHITE SUGAR and are also packed with protein, nutrients and fiber.  
PREP: 20 minutes
COOK: 20 minutes
TOTAL: 40 minutes
Servings: 18

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and spray a donut pan with non-stick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients except the chopped nuts: whole wheat pastry flour, oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, flax seed meal, baking soda, salt, spices; set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: mashed banana, apple sauce, eggs, yogurt, pumpkin, molasses and vanilla.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined.
  • Gently fold the chopped walnuts into the mixture.
  • Using a large ice cream scoop, carefully divide mixture evenly among several donut pans or muffin tins if you do not have a donut pan. (See NOTE below if baking muffins.)
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • While donuts are baking, combine 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of toasted wheat germ and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl for coating the donuts when they are warm.
  • After donuts have cooled for 10 minutes but are still slightly warm, carefully dip both sides into the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated; let cool completely or serve warm.

Notes

Can I use this recipe to make muffins?

Yes. If making muffins, bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Do I need the wheat germ and flax seed and walnuts for this recipe?

No. Just swap out with equal parts flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2155IUVitamin C: 1.3mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1.1mg

34 thoughts on “Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts”

  1. what is the serving size for the 117 calories? how many ounces is the donut supposed to be for it to be 117 calories?

  2. In the Pumpkin Spice Baked Donut recipe it says See note below if baking muffins. I don’t have a donut pan so I will make muffins but I can’t find the note anywhere.Help please!

  3. hi just wondering if you need the wheat germ and flax seed and walnuts for this recipe? its just that i don’t usually buy these and can be very expensive from where I’m from

  4. Corry Oosterhouse

    These sound so good, Liz!! I don’t like fried donuts either!! Love baked donuts! And they’re only 3 WW points each!!:-):-)

  5. I love pumpkin and these donuts look so yummy! But unfortunately, while searching for “clean” baked goods recipes, I find that many use yogurt as an ingredient. I get migraines and after many years of suffering, I have discovered that yogurt is one of my triggers. Is there an acceptable substitute for yogurt for this recipe?

    1. I sub greek yogurt in every recipe that calls for sour cream with no issues. Perhaps you could switch it up and sub sour cream for plain yogurt?

  6. These look great! Any recommended subs for the banana? Banana’s are one of the few healthy foods I just can’t bring myself to eat!

  7. I’ve been trying to transition to other flours such as oat & coconut. Do you have any suggestions are substituting the wheat flour in this recipe? It sounds amazing!

    1. I second the question concerning another flour than wheat for fabricating this marvel!…Could one use a coconut/hemp/pumpkin seed/ or gf oat flour instead?

      Am running out to find a Wilton donut pan!!!!

      1. Liz DellaCroce

        I would give it a shot – it can’t hurt to try! Especially the oat flour! You will LOVE the donut pan!

  8. So I know you’re not supposed to buy things for yourself so close to Christmas, but I seriously think this post was the shove out the door to buy that $13 doughnut pan I saw at Target! YUM, these look AMAZING!!

  9. You are awesome. I have that pan and would truly love to make these! The kids would be ecstatic!!

    Real doughnuts give me a belly ache :( I admit, I do love a good French crueller :)

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