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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts

Delicious Vegan Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts You Must Try This Fall

These Vegan Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts are soft, pillowy delights that capture the cozy flavors of fall and are completely dairy and egg-free!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Doughnuts
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour as substitute
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée fresh or canned
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast ensure it's fresh
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or coconut sugar for a healthier alternative
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 1 flax egg flaxseed meal + water can substitute with 1 regular egg
  • 4 tablespoons melted vegan butter or coconut oil
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk oat milk is a good option
For the Coating
  • ½ cup pumpkin spice sugar adjust sweetness to taste
For the Filling
  • 1 cup vegan cream cheese brands like Violife are recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Cookie cutter
  • deep skillet
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 cup of non-dairy milk until warm (about 110°F). Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast. Let rest for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice. Add the yeast mixture, 1 flax egg, 4 tablespoons of melted vegan butter, and 1 cup of pumpkin purée. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  3. Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down the dough, roll it out to ½ inch thick, cut into doughnut shapes, and let rise again for 30-60 minutes.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry doughnuts for 2-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Mix ½ cup of sugar with 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice. Roll each doughnut in the mixture while warm.
  7. For the filling, blend 1 cup of vegan cream cheese with vanilla extract and sweetener. Pipe the filling into each cooled doughnut.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnutCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These doughnuts are lower in saturated fats than traditional options, making them a healthier treat.

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