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Pumpkin Donuts
Serve these pumpkin donuts with a side of scrambled eggs for a special weekend breakfast or with a slice of string cheese as a quick grab and go snack during the week.
Makes 6 donuts
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1/4 c sucanat (I used 2 tbsp in this batch)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
pinch sea salt
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup buttermilk, milk soured with 1 tbsp lemon juice, kefir or whey
1 tbsp coconut butter, organic grass-fed butter, earth balance or oil of choice
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp maple extract, optional
Preheat oven to 350°. Prep donut pan by spraying with cooking spray.
In a medium sized bowl combine all ingredients with a whisk. Pour into gallon sized zip lock bag. Cut tip off one of the corners and pipe into a donut pan. Alternatively you can spoon the batter into the donut pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Let donuts cool for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and invert the pan onto a plate. The donuts should pop right out of the pan. Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!
If you do not own a donut pan, you can use a muffin tin; however, muffins will take a bit longer to cook than the donuts.
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This post is part of the Family Favorites series that focuses on our most adored meals that are both kid- and adult-friendly, have minimal weekday prep time and are flavorful and sustaining.
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I need to invest in a donut pan!
The best part about fall-all the wonderful pumpkin recipes! YUM! Looks great 😀
I would top these with a whole mess of coconut butter.
The first round of pumpkin donuts that we enjoyed were topped with coconut butter frosting and they were deeeelicious!!! 🙂
Do you have a recipe/suggestions for pumpkin protein muffins by chance?
Yep. Mama Pea has a vegan recipe here: http://peasandthankyou.com/2011/03/25/mine-all-mine/
Also, you can substitute protein powder for up to 1/3 of the flour in this recipe without compromising the texture, any more and you will see a noticeable difference. Although, depending on your protein powder, you may have to add more or less liquid (milk). You want a very thick, muffin-like batter. Also, the donuts will most likely cook quicker than 25 minutes.
These look so delicious. I can’t wait to try them. I have a fitness and wellness blog too. Please check it out. http://www.dailydoseoffit.blogspot.com.