{"id":30259,"date":"2021-02-26T08:42:35","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T13:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beyondflourblog.com\/?p=30259"},"modified":"2023-11-15T12:05:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T17:05:16","slug":"gf-pumpkin-spice-mini-doughnuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beyondflourblog.com\/gf-pumpkin-spice-mini-doughnuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Mini Doughnuts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Mini Doughnuts! Super quick and easy to make, and SUPER tasty. Absolutely indistinguishable from \"normal\" doughnuts!<\/p>\n

\"Close <\/p>\n

Note: This recipe was first posted on my original blog, Celebration Generation, on September 10, 2020. It was transferred over to this blog - existing comments and all - on Feb 26, 2021<\/i><\/p>\n

The other day, we got up early and went to go sit by Lake Ontario for the view. Sometimes we go to watch lightning, sometimes for waves, sometimes for sunrise. <\/p>\n

In this case - a lightning storm - things were a bit more time-sensitive than if it had been just to go look at waves, so we decided to stop by Tim Horton\u2019s to pick up hubby\u2019s morning coffee, rather than waiting for him to make it.<\/p>\n

I decided I\u2019d get a rare treat of iced coffee, and was looking forward to it. Porter had seen some mention of pumpkin spice TimBits, and he was planning to order some for the first time this year.<\/p>\n

Well, Timmies was closed for some reason (I\u2019m guessing the holiday), so we both ended up disappointed!<\/p>\n

Now, when he\u2019d mentioned Pumpkin Spice TimBits, I was a bit jealous. Tim Horton\u2019s doesn\u2019t have ANYTHING like that in a gluten-free version, and frankly... pumpkin spice donuts sounded really good. <\/p>\n

The weather took a sharp turn for cooler, crisper temperatures lately, and I - like any proper basic chick - have been RIGHT in the mood for PSL anything. <\/p>\n

Hell, I even did up a Pumpkin Spice Latte Bath Set<\/a>, so I can *soak* in those precious fall aromas!<\/p>\n

Obviously, I was going to have to make some Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Donuts!<\/p>\n

\"Close<\/p>\n

The Development<\/h2>\n

Now, I\u2019ve made gluten-free doughnut holes before - My Gluten-Free Glazed Chocolate Doughnut Holes<\/a> and Gluten-Free Chai Doughnut Holes<\/a> were always a hit when parties were still a thing, and I\u2019d make them for mixed (GF and not GF) crowds.<\/p>\n

I even have a WHOLE thing in More Than Poutine: Favourite Foods From My Home and Native Land<\/a> on how to make almost any kind of \u201cTimbit\u201d at home... including gluten-free versions.<\/p>\n

... except for Pumpkin Spice!<\/p>\n

Coming up with the batter recipe was easy, as I\u2019ve got a great handle on flours and proportions after all the work on my gluten-free cookbooks, Beyond Flour: A Fresh Approach to Gluten-Free Cooking & Baking<\/a>, and the sequel, Beyond Flour 2<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\"Close<\/p>\n

The finishing was something I was still deciding on, as I starting thinking about the logistics. Did we even have any frying oil? I didn\u2019t want to go to a grocery store... ugh.<\/p>\n

The thing is, I wasn\u2019t really in the mood to deep fry anything. I\u2019m not the biggest fan of deep-fried food, and now that we have an air fryer... breaking out a pot and a bunch of oil seems like even more hassle than it did before.<\/p>\n

... but I have no idea how donut holes would work in an air fryer, so I would have to come up with another way. <\/p>\n

I knew mini doughnut machines were a thing, so I took to Amazon to research them, read reviews, and pick one out. <\/p>\n

\""Close<\/p>\n

The Equipment<\/h2>\n

I own a set of silicone baking molds for such things - this 24 piece set<\/a> - though I haven\u2019t gotten around to using it yet ... and managed to completely forget about it when figuring out my plan!<\/p>\n

I knew that nonstick pans - such as the Wilton Mini Donut Pan<\/a>, which is hugely popular in food blogger circles - were an option...<\/p>\n

... but I was definitely distracted by the idea of getting a mini donut machine. They were only a few dollars more than the pans, and really... the mini donuts they made turned out much cuter and more pristine, on account of it basically being a 3D mold for it to bake in.<\/p>\n

Yes, I can be fickle sometimes. <\/p>\n

To be fair, I also liked the idea of turning out a batch of mini donuts in just 3 minutes. MAGIC.<\/p>\n

I ended up deciding on the BabyCakes Mini Donut Maker, and was initially disappointed.<\/p>\n

I bought this one<\/a> (Which appears to not be available in the US? Amazon links are weird though?)... and all the photos that showed the inside of it, showed it to make 6 donuts. <\/p>\n

... but the one I got made 4. Apparently, I didn\u2019t read the listing closely enough, as it did specify that it only made 4. The photos were of THIS model<\/a>, for some reason.<\/p>\n

Not fond of using the wrong photos in an ad like that, but like... I\u2019d already waited 24 hours since I designed my batter recipe, and REALLY just wanted to make the Pumpkin Spice Mini Doughnuts. I grumbled and set about to actually make them.<\/p>\n

DAMN.<\/p>\n

Not only was the machine super cute (and tiny, which is great considering I have a small GTA kitchen now!), the doughnuts were SO. FREAKING. CUTE.<\/p>\n

\"Close<\/p>\n

They turned out perfectly, right from the first batch. I was worried there\u2019d be a learning curve, with spills, messing, burning... nope. <\/p>\n

Every Gluten-free Pumpkin Spice Mini Donut turned out absolutely perfect and uniform, aside from the very last one, where I ran out of batter and tried to squeeze out one last one with less batter. Oh well, it was tasty... just misshapen!<\/p>\n

It was SO quick and easy to make, with no mess at all. I honestly can\u2019t see going back to deep-frying them, after buying this. I\u2019m actually seriously considering buying the Cake Pop Maker<\/a> from the same company.<\/p>\n

On one hand, I really don\u2019t need another single-use machine, AND I just started low carbing yesterday (the day after snarfing a bunch of Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Mini Doughnuts!). <\/p>\n

On the other hand, I am SUPER impressed with the mini donut machine and would like the option to make doughnut holes as well. <\/p>\n

.. Aaand it\u2019s in my cart. <\/p>\n

Anyway. Yes, if you like mini doughnuts and aren\u2019t a fan of deep-frying, 100% you should consider getting one of these little machines. <\/p>\n

You can literally go from \u201cI feel like making doughnuts\u201d to having doughnuts *in your mouth* in 10 minutes - that\u2019s less time than it takes me to go buy some!<\/p>\n

Definitely expect more mini doughnut (and, let\u2019s be real, doughnut hole) recipes here in the future. Now that I don\u2019t have to talk myself into dealing with deep frying, I\u2019m FAR more likely to make more doughnuts. <\/p>\n

Apple cider doughnut season is coming, after all...<\/p>\n

\"Close<\/p>\n

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts<\/h2>\n

Ok, enough about how ridiculously cute the mini donuts turned out, let\u2019s talk about the recipe itself.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h4>\n

Much like all of my other gluten-free recipes, this recipe uses multiple flours, combined to make the BEST flour mix for this particular recipe. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ve never been a fan of the \u201call-purpose\u201d GF flour mixes, as I don\u2019t find they actually do a universally great job. I like balancing flavours and properties of various flours, specific to each recipe I\u2019m creating.<\/p>\n

It just turns out the best product - and it\u2019s why I was able to test the cookbook recipes exclusively on people who are NOT gluten-free. I wanted them to be as good or better than the \u201cnormal\u201d, full gluten versions - something that would never happen with gluten-free \u201call-purpose\u201d mixes.<\/p>\n

In the case of these doughnuts, I wanted them soft, with *just* enough moisture. Dry doughnuts are sad doughnuts, but you also don\u2019t want too MUCH moisture. <\/p>\n

The flours themselves make for a nice soft mix, with no grit, no chalky taste or texture, and no gumminess. These are great to eat fresh out of the doughnut machine, and also hours later at room temperature.<\/p>\n

... they don\u2019t survive long enough to see if chilling them in the fridge would negatively impact them, sorry! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t already keep a variety of flours on hand, seriously... give it a try! The extra minute or so to measure a couple more ingredients is *absolutely* worth it.<\/p>\n

... except that it means you\u2019ll have non-gluten-free household members up in your treats. The flip side of that, of course, is that you\u2019ll only have to make one batch of anything, instead of one normal one, and one special batch. <\/p>\n

See? Measuring a couple more items actually saves you work in the long run, when you look at it like that!<\/p>\n

\"Close<\/p>\n

\n

Finishing<\/h4>\n

There are 4 basic ways you can finish a doughnut - or doughnut hole, for that matter:<\/p>\n

- Plain
\n- Sugared
\n- Dipped in a thin glaze
\n- Frosted top<\/p>\n

I wasn\u2019t in the mood for plain, but couldn\u2019t make up my mind between the other 3. <\/p><\/div>\n

In the end, I decided to go with both sugared - in a cinnamon-spiced sugar - and frosted top. Cinnamon sugar sounded great at the time, and frankly... those super cute tiny doughnuts would look even CUTER with a frosted top.<\/p>\n

Yes, that was literally my reasoning.<\/p>\n

I decided on a maple and cinnamon version of my doughnut frosting, to compliment the Pumpkin Spice flavour of these gluten-free mini donuts.<\/p>\n

As a note: The ingredient listings for the Cinnamon Sugar is probably enough to do a whole batch of mini doughnuts, while the frosting was a good amount for maybe \u2154 of a batch. Feel free to size up or down, based on how many gluten-free pumpkin spice mini doughnuts you\u2019re making in each finish.<\/p>\n

\"Close<\/p>\n

\n

More Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes!<\/h2>\n

Looking for even more fantastic gluten-free desserts that *everyone* will love? Look no further!<\/p>\n

Deviled Strawberries<\/a>
\nEasy Gluten Free Brownies<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Brandied Apple Crisp <\/a>
\n Gluten Free Butter Tart Bars <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Buttertarts <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Doughnut Holes<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Earl Grey Pie <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Fruitcake <\/a>
\nGluten-Free Lemon Bars<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Maple Pumpkin Pie <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Nanaimo Bar Brownies <\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Puffed Rice Bars <\/a>
\nGluten-Free Raspberry Bars<\/a>
\n Gluten-Free Schmoo Torte <\/a>
\nGluten Free Sticky Toffee Pudding<\/a>
\nPina Colada Fluff<\/a><\/p>\n

Also, be sure to check out our collection of Gluten Free Cookie Recipes!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

\"Close<\/p>\n

\n

Share the Love!<\/h2>\n

Before you chow down, be sure to take some pics of your handiwork! If you post it to Bluesky, be sure to tag us - @CelebrationGen<\/a>. We're also on Pinterest<\/a>, so you can save all your favourite recipes to a board!<\/p>\n

Also, be sure to subscribe to my free email newsletter, so you never miss out on any of my nonsense.<\/p>\n

Well, the published nonsense, anyway!\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Now, on to that recipe!<\/p>\n

<\/div>
\n\t
\"Close<\/div>\n\t
<\/div>\n\t<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print Recipe<\/a>\n<\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Pin Recipe<\/a>\n <\/g><\/svg><\/span> Save Recipe<\/a><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Saved!<\/a><\/span>\n\t\n\t
<\/svg><\/span><\/svg><\/span><\/svg><\/span><\/svg><\/span><\/svg><\/span>
5<\/span> from 11<\/span> votes<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Mini Doughnuts<\/h2>\n
<\/div>\n
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Mini Doughnuts! Super quick and easy to make, and SUPER tasty. Absolutely indistinguishable from "normal" doughnuts<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Prep Time<\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>36 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>46 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Course: <\/span>Dessert, Snack<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>Gluten-free<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>48<\/span> Mini Doughnuts<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Calories: <\/span>76<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Equipment<\/h3>