These healthier pumpkin donuts have a hint of maple sweetness and are the ideal fall treat. Greek yogurt gives a nutritious twist to the traditional donut, and they are baked rather than fried. A further layer of flavor and decadence is added by the maple glaze on top.
Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin puree. 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. 1/4 teaspoon salt. For the glaze:. 1/2 cup powdered sugar. 2 tablespoons maple syrup. 1-2 tablespoons almond milk. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Instructions: Set the oven temperature to 175C 350F. Grease and reserve a donut pan. The pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract should all be thoroughly mixed together in a big bowl. Mix the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl. Stirring until just combined, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Take care not to blend too much. Pour the batter into each cavity of the greased donut pan, filling it to about 3/4 of the way. When a toothpick is inserted into a donut, it should come out clean after baking for 12 to 15 minutes in a preheated oven. The donuts should be taken out of the oven and given a few minutes to cool in the pan before being transferred to a wire rack to finish cooling. In order to create the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl and whisk until they become smooth and creamy. If necessary, adjust the consistency by adding extra almond milk. Pour the glaze over each cooled donut, letting the excess run off. To set, return the glazed donuts to the wire rack. Your Lightened-Up Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze are ready to eat once the glaze has hardened. Turn out and enjoy the flavor!