These Pumpkin Protein Mini Donuts are a delicious and healthy treat that brings together the comforting flavors of fall with a protein boost! Made with pancake mix, pumpkin puree, and warm spices, these baked mini donuts are soft, fluffy, and topped with a cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a snack on the go!
What makes it macro-friendly: Kodiak protein pancake mix and a splash of protein shake replace flour and milk, and Splenda cinnamon sugar keeps each donut around 52 calories.
6.7g protein per 100 cal
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 10 mins
- Total
- 20 mins
Ingredients
Cinnamon sugar
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a mini donut pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, protein shake, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Add the pancake mix and pumpkin pie spice to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
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Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off, and pipe the batter into the greased mini donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
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While the donuts are cooling, prepare the cinnamon sugar topping by mixing the Splenda and cinnamon in a small bowl.
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Dip each donut into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
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Serve the donuts warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
Tami’s notes
These donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories 52kcalProtein 3.5gCarbs 8gFat 1g
Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with the brands and amounts you use.
