These are definitely the fluffiest, most delightful donut holes I’ve ever baked up. These scrumptious little healthy pumpkin bites are so light and soft, so incredibly easy to make, and perfect for saving some calories for this years Thanksgiving feast.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, do you know what you’re going to make for dessert? Let me help you out. I usually like to come up with something new and fun every year so this year I thought of these healthy paleo, grain-free, refined sugar-free pumpkin donut holes. I’d take these over any classic thanksgiving dessert. They are light and fluffy and will satisfy your craving in one single bite…or start you on a donut hole binge :p
Pumpkin themed desserts (or any other classic thanksgiving dessert for that matter) weren’t really a huge thing in Austria. I always associated pumpkins with savory dishes like soups, an apparently shocking fact that blew my husbands mind when I told him. Despite my inexperience in the field, I’ve grown a bit fond of the flavor and hope I can pique your interest with these delicious donut holes. After enjoying a wholesome and huge thanksgiving feast, these make for a perfect, light dessert item. I usually skip desserts after eating too much of the turkey, but this year, I think I’ll be able to munch on these babies 😛
Have I mentioned, this recipe couldn’t be any simpler? You just need to throw all the ingredients into a food processor for a few seconds and you’ve got yourself a perfect donut batter. We can all agree that is much easier than preparing a classic fried donut batter. I promise, you’re not going to miss the fried alternatives…you’ll be too busy munching on these!
2 great hacks to make the perfect baked donut holes
- if you want to create the perfect donut hole shape I suggest you get yourself this donut hole pan. Silicone or non-stick works. If you don’t have any of these at home but want to make these babies asap ( I don’t blame ya 😉 a mini muffin tin or cake pop mold will do as well.
- Since these donut holes aren’t fried you won’t be able to roll them in sugar the usual way. To achieve an even sugar coating you’ll want to use coconut oil spray. I am not sure what people usually use coconut oil spray for but I was thankful for it when I made these guys. 🙂
Want some more healthy sweets for thanksgiving? Here are some great ideas!
If you are intrigued, I’d love to see what you come up with :). As always, don’t forget to tag @delight.fuel or simply comment below.
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Paleo Pumpkin Donut Holes
These scrumptious little healthy paleo pumpkin donut holes are so light and soft, so incredibly easy to make, and perfect for saving some calories for this years Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup ground roasted almonds (or almond flour)
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour
- 1/2 cup golden coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 organic eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease donut hole or cake pop silicone pan* (or mini muffin pan) with coconut oil preferrebly using coconut oil spray.
- In a food processor add all of the ingredients and process into a smooth batter.
- Transfer batter into a piping bag or plastic bag (cut a small hole into it) and pipe donut batter into the mold. Fill each mold 3/4 full.
- Bake in the oven for about 15-17 minutes. Let donuts sit for about 5 minutes before transferring them onto a cooling rack. Let sit for another 5 minutes before coating them.
- With a coconut oil spray** coat donut holes and roll them into either coconut sugar or regular sugar for non-paleo. Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Notes
*a cake pop/donut hole pan works best for an authentic round donut hole look but if you dont have that at hand a mini muffin pan witll work also.
**Make sure to use coconut oil spray to evenly coat each donut hole.
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