Description
Delicious and healthy pumpkin seed protein donuts, perfect for a guilt-free treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seed protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp paleo baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup organic pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease 8 slots of a silicone donut pan (I greased mine with avocado oil).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the dry donut ingredients: protein powder, almond flour, arrowroot starch, pumpkin spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, egg, maple syrup, avocado oil, vanilla, and water.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until well combined.
- Scoop the donut batter into a ziplock bag, cut a hole in the end, then pipe the batter into the pan. This recipe makes 8 donuts.
- Place the donuts in your preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. If using pea protein instead of pumpkin seed protein, bake a few minutes longer.
- After baking, remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool in the silicone molds for 5-10 minutes. Then place them on a wire cooling rack to cool to room temperature before frosting.
- Place the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a small saucepan. Melt over low heat, stirring frequently, and then remove from heat.
- Dip the donuts into the melted chocolate and place them on a wire cooling rack to set. Optionally, add sprinkles, pumpkin spice, or flaked salt.
- Storage: Any leftover donuts should be stored in a sealed, air-tight container in the fridge and are best eaten within 5 days.
Notes
- Using pea protein may alter the texture slightly, so adjust baking time accordingly.
- Feel free to experiment with toppings like nuts or seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg