I don’t need to explain myself, it’s October. But, I will because I like to talk! October is the month when all things pumpkin happen and I when I kick up my running into a higher gear for a late fall season marathon. This year, I am also doing Spartan Beast in Dallas on Oct. 31st — I know, SCARY in so many ways!
The point is, I need some extra power in this month of pumpkin-mania and so I’ve pumped up my recipe with protein powder. You can use whatever type of protein powder you prefer — whey, soy, pea, or whatever! This recipe is also sugar-free, gluten-free, nut-free (pumpkin seeds are SEEDS, duh) and Paleo friendly. Enjoy!
What is your favorite pumpkin treat of the season? Please share in the comments below – XOXO, Jennifer
Sugar Free Pumpkin Protein Donuts with Cinnamon Frosting
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Enjoy the "it" flavor of October and make some muscles in the process with this easy baked donut recipe that uses protein powder. Gluten free, nut free and paleo-ish!
Course:
Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 12 donuts
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
Instructions
For donuts:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In large bowl, mix together protein powder, coconut flour, 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and baking soda until well combined.
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In a medium bowl or large glass measuring cup, add water, ground flax seed, milk, vanilla, pumpkin puree and coconut oil; whisk until combined.
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Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing with until just combined.
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Spoon batter into a non-stick mini donut baking pan and bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until lightly browning and springing back to the touch.
For Frosting:
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Mix cream cheese, stevia and vanilla together until smooth.
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Spread onto tops of cooled donuts. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon and pumpkin seeds, if desired.