Healthy Pumpkin Donuts

Sweets play a huge role in my life, and I typically like to start my day off on a sweet note as well. This fall, I’ve been craving warm recipes constantly vs. my typical smoothie bowl or greek yogurt bowl. More specifically – PUMPKIN DONUTS! Something about the smell of pumpkin spice  donuts through the house makes for an amazing start to the day.

Call me basic with all of these pumpkin/fall themed recipes, but I just can’t help it! Specifically, I remember always LOVING going pumpkin picking and getting the pumpkin spice donuts as a special treat. One thing I never enjoyed however, was how my stomach felt afterwards from all of the sugar and oil from the fried donut. That being said, I knew I had to make a healthy rendition of my favorite fall treat!

Donut Worry, These Pumpkin Donuts are AMAZING

Your typical pumpkin donuts can pack as high as 42g carbs and close to 30g sugar! That is just bonkers if you ask me. These donuts unfortunately may not even have real pumpkin in them! That would be a total waste considering pumpkin is so good for you. I’m a huge fan of seasonal eating, so I incorporate pumpkin into my diet frequently in the fall.

Not only does pumpkin have amazing anti-aging benefits, but it also is an  “excellent way to replenish and restore the body after a workout as it is high in potassium which helps to restore the body’s balance of electrolytes after exercise and keeps muscles functioning at their best” according to the Medical Medium. Read up more on the benefits of pumpkin here. If you’re as crazy about pumpkin as me, be sure to check out my Purely Pumpkin Protein Muffins if you’re really feeling like an ambitious baker today!

Donut Stop There!

As always, these pumpkin donuts couldn’t be easier for you to make! They’re very quick to whip up, and I love to serve them with a  a dollop of yogurt, my favorite Fiber Syrup (linked below), berries, or sometimes 1/4 of an apple, cooked with a little cinnamon – trust me! Before we jump in, here is a list of the specific products I prefer to use for the recipe: Silicon (Hot Pink) donut Pan, ChocZero Maple Syrup, Organic Pumpkin Puree, and your favorite vanilla protein powder. I love Primal Kitchen Vanilla Protein Powder, because it is also low carb!

Healthy Pumpkin Donuts

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Serves: 1 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Egg Whites, Whisked
• 2 tbsp Pumpkin Puree
• 1 tsp Coconut Oil
• 1 serving Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Pumpkin Spice

Instructions

Donuts for Days!

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. Spray Donut tray with coconut oil. I place mine on a baking sheet for stability.
3. Mix your wet ingredients together (egg, pumpkin, coconut oil.)
4. Fold in dry ingredients.
5. Distribute dough into 4 donut molds.
6. Bake donuts for 20 minutes.
7. Enjoy with toppings of choice!