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vegan pumpkin chocolate chip donut
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5 from 2 votes

Easy Vegan Pumpkin Donuts

Baked pumpkin chocolate chip donuts with a cinnamon sugar topping are an irresistible fall treat! These vegan donuts are a perfect afternoon snack or dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free, donut, pumpkin, vegan
Servings: 12
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Lora

Equipment

Ingredients

For Donuts:

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 flax egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened) or your favorite dairy free milk
  • dairy free chocolate chips

For Coating:

  • 1/2 cup margarine melted (I use Earth Balance)
  • 2/3 cup sugar vegan
  • 1-2 tablespoons cinnamon more if you're a cinnamon lover

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 350 F. Spray a donut pan with baking spray and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and spices; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix oil, brown sugar, flax egg, vanilla, pumpkin and almond milk until combined.
  • Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Stop 1/2 way in the process to scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula and incorporate it well.
  • Using a pastry bag, fill each donut cup with the batter. Fill almost to the top. *You could also use a large zipped lock back and snip a corner off the bottom.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes, or until donuts spring back when gently pressed.
  • Turn donuts out onto a wire rack and allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • While the donuts are cooling, melt butter in one bowl and combine the sugar and cinnamon in another. When donuts are still hot (but not too hot to touch), quickly dip each donut in melted margarine, then coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe notes:
  1. Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can lead to a dense and chewy donut. Mix just until you can't see dry flour.
  2. Properly Fill the Donut Pan: Filling the donut pan to the right level is crucial. If you fill too much, the batter will spill over, too little and your donuts will be flat. Aim for about 3/4 full.
  3. Check Doneness Correctly: To check if the donuts are done, gently press on the surface. If it springs back, they are done. Do not overbake them.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 2724IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg