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Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donuts

by Nellie

It’s Fall and that means that pumpkin is everywhere. As you drive through Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts and get your next coffee, keep in mind that pumpkin spice is ruling the world right now. You can get your favorite drink or food in pumpkin spice flavor. What if I told you that you can make your own Pumpkin Spice Donuts right at home? It’s true!

Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donuts

You may be wondering how hard it is to create your own pumpkin spice donuts at home, to be honest, it’s super easy. Even if you’ve never made your own donuts before, you will be so glad that you can make them at home! Donuts are something that you can enjoy on Saturday mornings with the family. You can even enjoy them during the week when you want an extra special treat. 

Where Does Pumpkin Spice Flavor Come From?

You may be curious as to where pumpkin spice flavor comes from. Honestly, I had to do some research because it had me so curious! Some would compare the Americanized version of pumpkin spice to British and Commonwealth mixed spice. When it comes to pumpkin spice it is a simple yet powerful blend of spices. You will find nutmeg, ginger, cloves, ground cinnamon in pumpkin spice, you may also sometimes find allspice.

How to Store Pumpkin Spice Donuts

If you’re curious as to how to store these donuts, you can keep them in a closed dish on the counter. Putting donuts on the fridge can result in them drying out, so be careful. You can store these donuts on the counter for a few days. However, anytime I’ve ever made these donuts they have never lasted long! 

The next time you’re craving donuts and you want to make them yourself, then give these donuts a try. The pumpkin spice flavor is amazing and perfect for fall.

Enjoy!

Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Yield: 6 donuts and 6 donut holes

Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Easy and amazing pumpkin spice donuts made easily in your air fryer! Perfect with your morning coffee or tea.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c Granulated white sugar
  • ¼ c Brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp butter (room temperature)
  • 2 lg Egg yolks
  • 2 1/4 c All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin spice
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 3/4 c Sour cream
  • 1/2 c granulated white sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter (melted)

Instructions

  1. Mix together 1/2 cup white sugar and butter together in a medium bowl until it becomes crumbly. Add the 2 Lg egg yolks and stir until combined.
  2. Add flour, baking powder and salt into a separate bowl. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture, 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 the sour cream into the sugar-egg mix and stir until these are combined together. Mix in the remaining flour and sour cream; then refrigerate dough until ready for use.
  3. Mix 1 tsp pumpkin spice, 2 1/2 tsp white sugar, and 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon together in a bowl.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 350°.
  5. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 3/4" thick. Using a 3- inch and a 1- inch cookie cutter, cut 6 large circles in the dough and then cut holes in the middle of each to form the doughnut shapes. Or, if you have a donut cutter, you will be able to cut the donut and hole at the same time.
  6. Brush 1/2 of the melted butter over each side of the doughnuts.
  7. Place 1/2 of the doughnuts into the air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes. Remove the doughnuts from the fryer and brush cooked donuts with remaining melted butter and immediately dip into the cinnamon/pumpkin spice/sugar mix. Repeat these steps with the remaining doughnuts.
  8. You may need to adjust cooking times according to your particular air fryer.

If you liked this fun Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donuts Recipe check out these easy Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins – Just 2 Ingredients!

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25 Colorful and Autumnal Healthy Fall Salads

by Nellie

If you’re excited to savor the flavors of autumn, these 25 healthy fall salads are going to really kick off the season with a bang! From warming and comforting to light and crisp, we have recipes for your entire family to try during these cooler months!

25 Amazing Healthy Fall Salads

These nutrient-dense, fresh autumn salads are anything but boring. Packed full of flavor, they are the best way to highlight the flavors of the season. Happy Fall!

1

Quinoa Chickpea Salad

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A perfectly filling fall salad with protein-packed chickpeas and quinoa. The feta cheese and black olives give it a briny, decadent taste.

2

BEST GLUTEN FREE STEAK SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

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This hearty steak salad is oh-so-scrumptious with its citrusy, garlicky dressing.

3

Arugula beet salad with feta and walnuts

Photo Credit: heretocook.com

If you’re looking for a fresh, clean, nutrient-dense salad, look no further. It’s packed with antioxidant beets and brain-boosting walnuts!

4

Warm Sorghum Salad with Kohlrabi, Apple, & Fennel

Photo Credit: strengthandsunshine.com

Herbal tarragon and fresh fennel are balanced out by tart ginger gold apples in this gratifying whole grain salad. 

5

Lacinato Kale Salad with Butternut Squash & Dates Recipe

Photo Credit: maesmenu.com

This salad is an excellent side dish for any holiday party you’re throwing. The creaminess of the butternut squash and the tartness of the cranberries give it a cozy autumn taste.

6

Vegan Thai Salad With Peanut Sauce - Cass Clay Cooking

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This filling vegan salad is so jam-packed with flavor, your tastebuds will be doing a festive happy dance!

7

Easy Raw Brussel Sprout Salad

Photo Credit: freshcoasteats.com

This autumnal salad is a fabulous juxtaposition of sweetness from the pomegranates and saltiness from the feta cheese. Absolutely delicious!

8

vegan autumn kale salad with roasted shiitakes and maple mustard dressing

Photo Credit: www.thebakingfairy.net

Savory shitake mushrooms are the star of the show in this delicious vegan salad. Perfect for Meatless Mondays!

9

Beetroot and feta salad with couscous

Photo Credit: www.amummytoo.co.uk

Celebrating the colors of autumn, this beautiful, antioxidant-rich salad is simply gorgeous.

10

Roasted Purple Cauliflower Salad

Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

This salad is a nutritional powerhouse! Packed with cruciferous veggies as well as the trending combination of black pepper and turmeric, it is also great for those looking to reduce inflammation.

11

Pumpkin And Feta Salad - A Nutritious Salad With Roasted Pumpkin And Feta

Photo Credit: www.greedygourmet.com

Michelle from Greedy Gourmet has gifted us with this mouthwatering dish. She even shares how to pick out the perfect pumpkin for the recipe!

12

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

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If you’re a beet-head, this easy to make salad is for you. Full of antioxidants, it features citrusy mandarins cut to look like little flowers.

13

Asian-Style Noodle Salad

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This gluten-free Asian-inspired salad has nutritious, colorful veggies and deliciously slurpy noodles.

14

Cucumber Vinegar Salad

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This light and bright salad is a perfect accompanying side dish to round out your holiday table!

15

Thai Zucchini Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Photo Credit: profusioncurry.com

Low carb and ready in 15 minutes, this scintillating zucchini noodle salad will be a favorite at your dinner table!

16

Roasted Sweet Potato Arugula Salad & Maple Bacon Vinaigrette

Photo Credit: www.neuronsandnourishment.com

It’s hard to tell which is better- the mouthwatering maple bacon dressing or the creamy caramelized roasted sweet potatoes...good thing we don't have to choose!

17

Broccoli Kale Salad

Photo Credit: sulaandspice.com

If you’re a big fan of crunchy add-ins in your salad, this one's for you! It’s packed with superfoods like broccoli slaw, pepitas, and apples.

18

Fall Cobb Salad

Photo Credit: homebodyeats.com

Cobb salad gets an autumnal makeover in this festive salad. The rosemary dressing alone is enough to make us drool!

19

Mizuna Greens and Quinoa Salad

Photo Credit: www.cookingwithcarlee.com

Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table this fall with this wholesome and satiating salad.

20

Easy Harvest Salad with a Creamy, Vegan Walnut Vinaigrette

Photo Credit: www.hellospoonful.com

Celebrate the fall harvest with this simple, easy to make salad featuring crunchy walnuts!

21

Maple Balsamic Chicken Salad With Apples

Photo Credit: swirlsofflavor.com

Apples and cheddar complement each other with such a fun flavor blast, you’re going to be wondering why you haven’t tried it sooner!

22

Harvest Spinach Salad

Photo Credit: whitekitchenredwine.com

This heart-healthy little salad features superfood spinach and creamy goat cheese.

23

roasted fuyu persimmon and pear with brussels sprouts and radish

Photo Credit: healthyfeels.com

If you’re looking to WOW your guests this fall, this visually stunning salad will definitely do the trick! It’s also an explosion of flavor!

24

Roasted Cauliflower Salad w/ Lentils & Grapes

Photo Credit: www.veggieinspired.com

Two BIG thumbs up for this jaw-dropping, gourmet salad featuring sweet grapes and protein-packed lentils.

25

Fig Arugula Salad With Maple Vinaigrette

Photo Credit: profusioncurry.com

The peppery and bold flavors of arugula (rocket) are balanced out by the sweet and juicy flavors of fresh peaches and figs. Yum!

If you loved these 25 Amazing Healthy Fall Salads be sure to check out these 50+ Amazing Healthy Smoothie Recipes!

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Crustless Pumpkin Pie

by Nellie

Are you looking for the best crustless pumpkin pie recipe? I think I have it! Crustless pumpkin pie is perfect for those that have certain food allergies, or just simply love the best part of the pie (the filling, of course). A crustless pumpkin pie makes the perfect Thanksgiving dessert, or a “just because it’s fall” treat. 

crustless pumpkin pie

Let’s get serious here. We are all trying to eat healthier, right? As we get older we realize how important our health really is and our food is a great place for us to start. Even small changes to desserts such as pumpkin pie can make them much more health friendly and just right for enjoying without guilt.

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

crustless pumpkin pie process

Whether someone has a food allergy, they are trying to eat healthier, or you simply want to try something new, this non traditional pumpkin pie is going to be an awesome addition to your Thanksgiving table. 

Is Crustless Pumpkin Pie Gluten Free?

For those with celiac disease or gluten allergies the holiday dessert table can be a pretty depressing place. Thankfully, this amazing pumpkin pie allows them the opportunity to get in on the holiday favorite pie traditions that they have likely had to miss out on. 

crustless pumpkin pie on plate

Is This Pumpkin Pie Healthier than Regular Pumpkin Pie?

crustless pumpkin pie

This pumpkin pie is healthier than regular pumpkin pie because since you are omitting the pie crust, you are losing the fat and calories that come with it. It’s well worth missing out on the crust because this pumpkin pie is so delicious, you won’t even notice it’s missing!

crustless pumpkin pie process

Tips for Making the Best Crustless Pumpkin Pie

If you are ready to make a delicious crustless pumpkin pie, here are some of our favorite tips for making it the best:

  • Grease your pie pan. Many people forget to do this since you don’t often have to with a crust pie, but it is necessary for this  pumpkin pie.
  • Use evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed milk)
  • Bring eggs to room temperature before mixing into the recipe.
  • Use pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)  

If you make this non traditional pumpkin pie be sure and let us know how it worked out!

crustless pumpkin pie
Yield: 6-8

Easy Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

A holiday favorite, crustless pumpkin pie! All of the amazing delicious flavors of pumpkin pie without the crust!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
3 eggs
  • 2 cups canned pumpkin 
3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar and flour. Add eggs; mix well.
  2. Stir in the pumpkin, milk, vanilla and cinnamon if desired; mix until well blended.
  3. Pour into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Place pie plate in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water to pan.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
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If you liked this pumpkin pie recipe you will love this Amazing Coconut Cream Pie!

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Cinnamon Apple Pie Cups
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Cinnamon Apple Pie Cups – Easy and Fun Treats

by Nellie
 
Holy moly, these Cinnamon Apple Pie Cups are amazing. I say this fully knowing that I make them all the time and I STILL can’t get over how good they are. They’re more like an addiction in my house and after you make them one time, I think you’re going to agree. 

Cinnamon Apple Pie Cups

It’s safe to say that we try to find a healthy balance between sweets and natural in our house but these apple pie cups are my weakness. And since they take just three simple ingredients to make, I have no trouble whipping these up at the drop of a hat. 

You might actually be able to help us solve a simple debate about this apple pie treats that we have going on in our house. Are they a breakfast food or a dessert or is there a way to classify them as both? I tend to think of them as a delicious breakfast recipe but the kids are adamant that they’re more like a dessert. (Honestly, I’ll eat them any time of the day but it’s just fun to see what others classify this tasty treat as!) 

Can you use real apples for this simple apple recipe?

You totally can. If you want to slice up real apples and use them instead of canned apple pie filling, go for it. I’m sure it would have an amazing taste and flavor and be a hit! 

Cinnamon Apple Pie Cups

I simply use the apple pie filling because it cuts down on a lot of time and effort and really does taste amazing, too. Either way is totally a win-win. 

Cinnamon Apple Pie Cups

What other toppings can you add to these cinnamon apple pie cups? 

If you’re looking for something else to add as a topping rather than the glaze from the cinnamon rolls, you can try so many other toppings. Whipped cream, cinnamon and sugar, and even a small scoop of ice cream are always a good choice! Change it up each time to change up the taste easily, too! 

Cinnamon Apple Pie Cups

If you’re looking for a super simple dessert (or breakfast!) that is ready in less than 15 minutes of time, get ready to fall in love with the ease of these Cinnamon Apple Pie Cups!

Cinnamon Apple Pie Cups
Yield: 6-10 cups

Cinnamon Apple Pie Cups

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

All you need are 2 ingredients to make these fun and delicious Cinnamon Apple Pie Cups!

Ingredients

  • 1 Can Cinnamon Rolls
  • 15oz Can Apple Pie Filling
  • Cupcake Liners

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven 350 degrees.
  2. Place cupcake liners into a muffin pan.
  3. Take a cinnamon roll and flatten it as much as you can. Then stick it into the cupcake liner shaping into
    a cup.
  4. Bake for 8 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven.
  6. If any of your cups have lost their cup shape, use a shot glass to fix your cups.
  7. Add Apple filling into each cup.
  8. Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and ice using the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls.
  10. Serve while warm & enjoy!
© Nellie
Cinnamon Apple Pie Cups

If you liked these Cinnamon Apple Pie Cups be sure to check out these popular Super Simple and Delicious Apple Cinnamon Muffins!

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Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins
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Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins – Just 2 Ingredients!

by Nellie

If the Fall season has you thinking all things pumpkin, you aren’t alone! Did you know that in the United States alone, 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins are used every year? That’s a lot of pumpkin. Today I’ve got an easy fail proof 2 ingredient Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins recipe that you will love!

As much as social media leads you to believe it, it isn’t all in the coffee either. There are so many wonderful recipes using pumpkin that you could never try them all. You can certainly try though!

Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins

If you are ready to start trying some new pumpkin recipes, these deliciously easy Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins should definitely be at the top of your must-make list. They are oh so delicious, and since you make them in the Air Fryer with just 2 ingredients, they are super easy to make! These muffins have definitely made the list of fall favorites in our house. 

Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins

Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins

All you need in order to create these tasty fall treats is a can of pureed pumpkin and one box of spice cake mix. Yes, that really is all you need. It is that easy. Truth be told, I sometimes don’t even break out the mixer for this recipe, it seems like a waste of resources for how quick this recipe is to whip up.

One difference you will find while making these muffins is that the batter will be thicker than with other muffins, but that is what makes them so moist and full of flavor! 

Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins

Can Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins Be Made In Another Flavor?

These muffins can easily be switched up for variety if you aren’t in the mood for the “pumpkin spice” flavor, or in case you don’t have any spice cake mix on hand.

For instance, I have previously made them with chocolate and yellow cake mix and those tasted amazing as well, although the spice cake mix really adds that fall flavor that we know and love.

What Toppings Work Best for Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins?

Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins

Air fryer pumpkin muffins don’t actually need any toppings at all, but here are some toppings that go quite well with them:

  • Powdered Sugar
  • Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Vanilla Frosting

Enjoy your delicious fall treat, my friends!

Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins
Yield: 10-12 muffins

Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins - Just 2 Ingredients!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

These awesome air fryer pumpkin muffins are made with only 2 ingredients and brings all of the fall flavors you love!

Ingredients

  • 15oz Can Pumpkin 
  • 1 Box Spice Cake Mix

Instructions

    Place pumpkin & cake mix in a large mixing bowl.
    Mix well.
    Add mixture to cupcake/muffin liners.
    Place in air fryer for 15 minutes at 370 degrees.
    Serve & enjoy.

© Nellie

If you loved these easy air fryer pumpkin muffins be sure to try these Easy Air Fryer Pumpkin Turnovers!

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