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A close-up of several gluten-free pumpkin donuts coated in cinnamon sugar, stacked as donut holes on a white plate lined with parchment paper.

Paleo Pumpkin Donut Holes

Author Erin Dooner
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 24 donut holes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
These gluten-free pumpkin donuts are paleo, grain-free and dairy-free. Can also be made as regular muffins and are coated in cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients

For the donut holes:

For the cinnamon sugar:

  • 1/3 cup (67 grams) coconut sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line a mini muffin pan with 24 muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (almond flour through salt).
    3/4 cup (75 grams) finely ground blanched almond flour, 1/2 cup (66 grams) coconut flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda, 3 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • In a separate medium bowl, mix together the wet ingredients (eggs through vanilla).
    4 large eggs, 7 tablespoons (98 grams) refined coconut oil, 1/2 cup (120 ml) maple syrup, 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, 1/2 cup (120 grams) canned pumpkin puree, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir just until combined.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the muffin liners, filling each liner until almost completely full. You'll likely have enough batter for another six donut holes.
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. These need to rest for at least an hour before serving, both because of taste and texture.
  • When ready to serve, mix the cinnamon with the sugar in a small bowl. Remove the liners and roll the donut holes in the cinnamon sugar. As these donut holes are quite moist, the cinnamon sugar tends to liquify overnight, which is why it's recommended to roll the donuts in the sugar no more than 8 hours before serving.
    1/3 cup (67 grams) coconut sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • For paleo, use coconut sugar and coconut oil.
  • For dairy-free, use coconut oil.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
  • Source: My post on My Baking Addiction – Gluten-free Pumpkin Donut Holes.

Nutrition

Calories: 107.6kcalCarbohydrates: 10.4gProtein: 2.1gFat: 6.9gSaturated Fat: 4.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 27.3mgSodium: 104.4mgPotassium: 38.7mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 6.7gVitamin A: 835.1IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 23.4mgIron: 0.5mgNet Carbs: 9
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