Homemade Pumpkin Donuts

These pumpkin donuts are one of the tastiest baked donuts, you'll be craving them as soon as fall rolls around.

They don't require any extra rise time (since they aren't a yeasted donut) and no deep frying messiness here. Plus no mixer required here, just a quick blend by hand for this donut batter.

They are baked in the oven in donut pans (or try mini muffin pans if you don't have donut pans), then after that while they are warm they are rolled in sweet cinnamon sugar.

I like to serve them with hot cocoa, warm apple cider, coffee, or you can't go wrong with a tall glass of milk.

They are perfectly fitting for an after dinner dessert or they make an excellent weekend breakfast treat. And there are lots of different additions you can add like finishing with a chocolate glaze or adding chopped nuts (more ideas below).

Pumpkin desserts are a seasonal staple and donuts are one of the most popular sweets, so bring them together and you have a truly memorable, completely crave-able donut treat!

Our Go-To Blueberry Muffins!

Is a blueberry muffin healthy?  While the obvious answer is no a traditional blueberry muffin is definitely not healthy, we can however make a few simple modifications to make them quite a bit healthier.

And sure I have a not-so-healthy sugar packed blueberry muffin we love and enjoy sometimes but this recipe below is something I feel better about serving my family more often.  These have actually been one of our go-to breakfasts before school for quite some time.

It's something we can take on the go, they are such a tasty morning treat, and it's so convenient that they can be made ahead.

For the kids we usually just pair them with milk and a hard boiled egg for another make ahead option (we aren't morning people and appreciate those few extra minutes of sleep). And if you like them warm you can heat in the microwave briefly.

These blueberry muffins freeze well for several months (though you'll probably have them polished off much sooner), and you don't even need a mixer to make them!

They have a soft and moist crumb, plenty of blueberry flavor, and they are sweetened just enough.

If you are looking for a smarter way to enjoy a muffin without all the refined sugars and unhealthy fats I highly recommend trying these. You may likely agree muffins can still be delicious without all that extra stuff.

Looking for another tasty dessert? Try my homemade churros next!

Easy Cake-Style Homemade Donuts

Bite-sized donuts (AKA Donut Holes) with a lightly crisp and golden brown, sugar-coated exterior, and a soft and fluffy, tender interior. Just like an old-fashioned cake donut, but ready in a flash!

I made this easy donut recipe because who can resist a fresh donut? But how many of us actually want to put in all the typical effort of a homemade donut?

I've seen donut holes made with a store-bought biscuit dough, but I'm all about the freshly made dough.

It's a hundred times better and unbelievably easy. No mixer required, no kneading, rolling, or cutting. You don't need eggs, active dry yeast, or a doughnut cutter.

Just a quick stir and shaping, and they're ready for frying!

Homemade Doughnuts Video

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Topping Ideas

Then you can finish this homemade donut recipe as you like. I just went the sugar route, but you can also cover them with:

• vanilla donut glaze
• chocolate icing
• cinnamon sugar or pumpkin spice sugar
• powered sugar

Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Crumb Topping

Once you try this buttermilk blueberry muffin recipe you'll want to try another recipe! I first shared this recipe (labeling them "The Blueberry Muffin of My Dreams" in a separate old post) over 7 years ago, back when I first started my blog and it's still my go-to recipe, and that of many readers.

They just have all the best things you look for in a freshly baked blueberry muffin. And they're easy to make too! The batter is quickly mixed up by hand, then the crumb topping is quickly blitzed in a food processor (if you don't own a food processor you could do this by hand using a pastry cutter).

Then the hardest part is just waiting for them to bake. Waiting and waiting to sink your teeth into one of these golden and delicious, blueberry-studded crumb-topped muffins! These things are little pillows of utter breakfast bliss!

Truly a must try blueberry muffin recipe!

Morning Glory Muffin Recipe

Talk about a whole lot of goodness in one tasty baked treat! These morning glory muffins are easy to make, so easy in fact you don't even need a mixer.

It's just one of those comforting old fashioned recipes like grandma made that's perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch get together. And of course they make the perfect weekend treat.

You'll love all the flavors and textures paired together in every bite, each one complementing the other. It's a classic muffin that doesn't get the attention it deserves!

These homemade muffins are brimming with those tasty autumn spices and plenty of pumpkin flavor. They're deliciously tender and no one can resist!

The Best Pumpkin Muffins!

If you are like me, when fall rolls around, you are adding pumpkin to just about every treat out there. And of course breakfast is no exception.

Pumpkin Pancakes and Pumpkin French Toast, and Pumpkin Scones are a fall necessity (lol yes necessities :), and I'm thinking we ought to add these Pumpkin Muffins to that list too.

They're easy to make, and they have all those fall flavors we love!

Baked Donuts

I mean aren't these what weekends were made for?? We love weekend breakfast and weekend treats and this fits the bill for either/or.

More often than not when I making donuts I go for baked donuts vs. fried.

Less mess, still such a delicious flavor, and a bit less fat since we skip the deep frying. Oh and none of that oily smell in the house, just a sweet coconuty scent!

Which Would You Choose Raw Coconut or Toasted?

I couldn't choose which I liked better, the raw coconut or the toasted coconut so I did half of each. But I will say the finely shredded coconut is definitely what you want here.

That fine texture won't detract from the soft fluffy texture of the donuts. You can find the fine coconut in the bulk bins of some grocery stores, or sometimes the baking section or on Amazon.

Where to Get a Donut Pan

And if you don't own a donut pan you can also find those on Amazon (or in stores like Michaels or kitchen supply stores).

I recommend buying two though. I started with one back in the day and that didn't last long. Baking 6 at a time was kind of annoying when your recipe makes 12 - 18.

The Perfect Coconut Dessert!

If you like coconut desserts definitely do not pass these by!

Mini Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

It's the weekend, so of course, you need to treat yourself to a delicious dessert of some sort, and in this case, dessert for breakfast!

I saw a cute mini doughnut pan this week and finally bought a couple, so I decided to put them to good use and make these soft and fluffy Cinnamon Sugar Mini Doughnuts!

They are little bites of heaven and isn't everything just better in miniaturized form? I just swear cute and tiny things taste better!

These baked cinnamon sugar donuts are more similar to the texture of a cupcake or muffin instead of that of a heavy cake doughnut, which I personally loved. These donuts would pair perfectly with a cup of coffee, cold milk, or your favorite morning beverage.

Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Here's breakfast at its best — or at least close to it! I absolutely love poppy seed muffins, both lemon and almond poppy seed. I already have an almond poppy seed muffin recipe posted so I think it's time for the lemon version.

These homemade muffins are abundantly bursting with fresh lemon flavor, and the poppy seeds add that mellow hint of unique flavor. I made this recipe to yield deliciously moist and soft muffins, because that's the way every muffin should be.

Be sure to add the lemon glaze to the warm muffins because it allows the glaze to slightly absorb into the muffin and just gives the muffin tops the best flavor and texture — it might leave you wishing the muffin was just made up of two muffin tops!

You could just do what my kids do and eat the muffin tops only and save the bottoms for someone else :). They didn't do that with these though, they ate the entire thing and wanted more.

I simply couldn't resist having two. Normally I'm better at restraining myself because I'm always surrounded by sweets so I try not to constantly over-indulge, but with these I just couldn't. I hope you find these hard to resist too!

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Ingredients

For the muffins, you'll need:

• All-purpose flour
• Poppy seeds
• Baking powder and baking soda
• Salt
• Granulated sugar
• Unsalted butter
• Vegetable oil
• Lemon zest and juice
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Milk
• Sour cream

And for the lemon glaze, you'll need:

• Lemon juice
• Powdered sugar

How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

• In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
• In a separate bowl, beat butter, sugar, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon oil.
• Add remaining oil to butter mixture, followed by the eggs, egg yolk and vanilla.
• In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together milk, sour cream and lemon juice.
• Fold wet and dry ingredients into the butter mixture, then divide batter among muffin cups.
• Bake until toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
• Once muffins have cooled slightly, make lemon glaze and drizzle over muffins.

Can I Freeze These Muffins?

Yes, these muffins freeze well. To freeze these lemon poppy seed muffins, let them cool to room temperature before sealing them in a freezer bag. You may want to wait to drizzle on the lemon glaze until you're ready to eat the frozen muffins.

Can I Add Extra Lemon Zest to These Muffins?

Yes, adding more lemon zest would be fine. Just don't add extra lemon juice, otherwise the batter may be too runny.

Tips for the Best Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

• You need to beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, otherwise your muffins won't be as light as mine.
• I like large muffins, so I divided the muffin batter between 12 muffin cups. For smaller muffins, divide the batter between 15 muffin cups.
• You can use any dairy milk you'd like in this recipe, but the higher the fat percentage the moister these muffins will be.

More Lemon Poppy Seed Recipes You'll Love:

• Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Cookies
• Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Lemon Syrup
• Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
• Petit Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
• Baked Lemon Poppy Seed Doughnuts

Doughnuts in muffin form! These tastes just like cake doughnuts without being fried! Therefore they are easier, healthier, with less frying mess to clean up and they taste just as good as the real thing. Everyone is going to love them!

I saw this recipe over on Fine Cooking and knew I had to try it. After reading through the reviews I made a few adaptations of my own to add flavor, increase muffin height, slightly change texture and opted to go for a doughnut glaze rather than a buttered cinnamon sugar coating.

Glazed Doughnut Muffins

Now the only problem I have is that I want to eat them for breakfast, brunch, lunch, snacktime, and dinner. I'm excited to try other variations of this muffin in the future (like orange cranberry, lemon poppy seed, dulce de leche, blueberry or jam filled, chocolate or pumpkin). Endless and delightfully delicious possibilities. Enjoy!

Other Muffin Recipes to Try

Muffins are a family favorite for us, especially as we enter really busy seasons of our lives. It's easy to make a large tray of muffins that will last you for the rest of the week. I love being able to grab-and-go with my breakfasts when I'm already running late. It's a bonus if your muffins are also sweet enough to be dessert! Here are a handful of my favorite muffin recipes to add to your rotations:

• Blueberry Streusel Muffins
• Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
• Monkey Bread Muffins
• Mini Muffin Pancake Bites
• Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Muffins
• Pumpkin Muffins
• Healthy Cornbread Muffins

Recipe Source: adapted lightly from Fine Cooking