These Pumpkin Spice Protein Donuts are soft, fluffy, and packed with warm fall spices. Made with protein powder and pumpkin purée, they’re a guilt-free way to satisfy your donut cravings while boosting your protein intake.
Ingredients (makes 6 donuts)
- 1 cup oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 scoop High Whey Vanilla Cake
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice mix (or cinnamon, nutmeg & ginger)
- ½ cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or honey)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped pecans or dark chocolate chips
For the glaze (optional):
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin spice.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, eggs, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- Slowly fold wet ingredients into the dry mixture until smooth. Stir in pecans or chocolate chips if using.
- Spoon batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before adding glaze. To make glaze, whisk together Greek yogurt, protein powder, and maple syrup, then drizzle over donuts.
These Pumpkin Spice Protein Donuts deliver all the cozy fall vibes while keeping your nutrition goals on track. Perfect as a snack, breakfast, or post-workout treat—you won’t even miss the coffee shop version!
