Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts (AIP & Paleo)

All the cozy flavors of fall, baked into one delicious little donut! These Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts are proof that you can enjoy the treats you love, made with ingredients that fit your needs.

Created by Meagen Ashley of It's All About AIP, these baked mini donuts are filled with real pumpkin, warm fall spices, and a touch of maple sweetness. And the pumpkin spice glaze? That's the finishing touch that makes them extra special.

Whether you're baking for a fall gathering, looking for a fun weekend treat, or simply craving something sweet with your morning coffee, these little donuts are sure to hit the spot.

Pumpkin Spice Mini Donuts Recipe

• Prep Time: 50 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
• Yield: 18 mini donuts
• Dietary Notes: AIP, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free

Ingredients

For the Donuts

• ½ cup coconut milk
• ½ cup pumpkin purée
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¾ cup tigernut flour
• ½ cup coconut flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ginger
• ¼ tsp mace
• ¼ tsp cloves
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ¼ cup water
• 1 Tbsp unflavored gelatin

For the Pumpkin Spice Glaze

• 2 Tbsp coconut butter
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
• ¼ tsp vanilla
• ⅛ tsp each cloves, mace, and ginger
• ¼ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Make the Donuts

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly coat a mini donut pan with coconut oil.
2. Whisk together the coconut milk, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla in a large bowl.
3. In another bowl, combine the tigernut flour, coconut flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, mace, cloves, and salt.
4. Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
5. To prepare the gelatin egg, pour the water into a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface. Let it bloom for 2 minutes, then warm over medium-low heat and whisk until frothy.
6. Immediately mix the gelatin egg into the donut batter.
7. Fill each donut cavity about three-quarters full and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
8. Leave the donuts in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Allow them to cool completely before glazing.

Make the Glaze

1. Gently warm the coconut butter and coconut oil together until softened.
2. Remove from the heat and mix in the maple syrup or honey, vanilla, and spices until smooth. If needed, add a little more coconut oil to thin the glaze.
3. Dip each cooled donut into the glaze, letting the excess drip off.
4. Set the donuts on a rack for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to allow the glaze to firm up.

Dietary Notes

AIP Elimination-Friendly: Made without eggs, dairy, grains, or traditional wheat flour. Tigernut flour and a gelatin egg make these donuts suitable for the elimination phase of the Autoimmune Protocol when using compliant ingredients.

Paleo & Gluten-Free: These mini donuts use tigernut and coconut flours in place of conventional flour. They're naturally grain-free and gluten-free, though it's always important to check individual ingredient labels.

Dairy-Free & Egg-Free: Coconut milk and coconut oil replace dairy ingredients, while gelatin serves as an alternative to eggs.

Not Vegan: The recipe contains animal-derived gelatin (and may contain honey if chosen for the glaze).

A Few Helpful Baking Tips

• Use plain pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added ingredients.
• Let the donuts cool completely before glazing to help them hold their shape.
• Don't skip the glaze! It's optional, but adds another delicious layer of pumpkin spice flavor.
• Store leftovers in a covered glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

Meet the Recipe Creator: Meagen Ashley

Meagen Ashley is the creator behind It's All About AIP, where she shares delicious AIP-friendly recipes, helpful resources, and practical guidance inspired by her own health journey.

As an educator and certified holistic nutritional consultant, Meagen is passionate about helping people discover just how satisfying and enjoyable food can be while following the Autoimmune Protocol.

We love sharing recipes from creators like Meagen who are making it easier to enjoy favorite foods, no matter your dietary needs.