Another baking milestone – accomplished! This time it was in shape of donuts. Yes, I finally made use of the doughnut tin I purchased off Sur La Table a few months back. About time, right?
By the way, I have no idea what the proper way to write “doughnuts” is. Is it donuts or doughnuts? Personally, I prefer the word “donuts” – it is much cleaner and easier to write. Doughnuts make it sound so… heavy. But then again, regular ol’ doughtnuts are heavy – they are fattening, sugary, fatty, and full of calories. Empty calories. Doughnuts are a no-no on a diet. Or a clean lifestyle. But why should you forbid yourself doughnuts if you like them?
I personally never liked doughnuts. But I like the shape. It’s cute. So I decided to finally made a clean version of this cute popular snack. Donuts (see the different spelling! It’s intentional) that I made are clean, with no yucky ingredients and they are low calorie and low sugar! Plus there’s a bit of a protein kick in each one – something I personally love. Can’t do without protein, I always say..
Since it’s Autumn season (almost), using up a can of pumpkin I purchased a while back is the way to go. Granted, I didn’t nearly use the whole can – but that’s fine because now it means I have to make more things using it so that it doesn’t go bad. So expect some more pumpkin recipes in the near future.
Oh yeah, it’s my first time making donuts. And it’s my first time using canned pumpkin. Yay for first times! Anyway, these are simply delightful. The pumpkin flavor is so deliciously fragnant and prevalent, it’s mouthwatering just thinking about it. If I ever doubted whether I liked pumpkin, my doubts are now all gone (that was a hypothetical statement, I mean come on. Why doubt pumpkin?) I am very happy with the outcome and will totally make these babies again. Delicious breakfast or snack. Pumpkin. Protein. And it’s vegan! Who doesn’t love vegan meals! I know I love them 
They make my tummy happy!
Recipe adapted from Chocolate Covered Katie.
Pumpkin Carob Chip Protein Donuts
by
Keywords: snack breakfast low sugar low calorie vegan
Ingredients (4-5 donuts)
- 1/3 cup spelt flour
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- 1.5 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1.5 Tbsp almond milk
- 1 Tbsp applesauce
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 Tbsp maple syrup
- 3/4 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 stevia packets
- 1/2 cup pumpkin (canned)
- 2 Tbsp vegan carob chips, separated
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine dry ingredients, and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients. Mix wet into dry, making sure not to overmix. Fold in carob chips. Spoon into a greased donut tin (or muffin tin for muffins). Cook 25-30 minutes, or less if using a mini doughnut pan.
Nutritional stats (1/4 of the recipe): 155 calories, 6.7g fat, 16.6g carbs, 3g fiber, 6g sugar, 6.6g protein
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Kammie wants to know:
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Have you ever had carob before?
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What’s your favorite Autumn flavor for baked goods?
Let me know in the comments below!
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Oh my these look fabulous!!!!! Yum!! I can’t get enough pumpkin!!
I know you can’t and that is absolutely fine with me
Omygosh I am obsessed with these!! I literally just bought a doughnut pan yesterday for the first time – I’ve been craving homemade apple cider doughnuts
These look so good Kammie!
Apple cider doughnuts!? Wow that sounds amazing! Make sure to share a link with me if you make some
holy moly these look fabulous!! I am not eager to get a donut tin!! and by the way, i agree, I like the spelling “donut” way better
These sound amazing! I love pumpkin chocolate chip anything!
Looks delicious! I also prefer “donut”
Great recipe share! These donuts look so good and pumpkin in anything is always high on my list, especially this time of year. Wonderful job for your first time making donuts!
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving sweet messages on my Buckeye & Baked Apple Pie Tortilla Rolls posts! I hope you find a Buckeye tree and some buckeyes!
Cheers ~ Mary
I am in love with my donut tin! And I love that these are the better for you version! Thanks for stopping by and saying hi!
These don’t just sound great, the look is so Fall. I really need to get a donut tin!
Sounds great!! I’m never sure how to spell donuts either! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
I’ve gotta check into that donut tin! Sounds like a kitchen essential to me!
It’s totally worth the purchase and they’re not pricey either
Yum! I love this healthy and mouth-watering! Thanks for check out my blog, my dear!
-Amberly!
Vegan donut..you stole my heart. These look so good!
i loveeee donuts! I actually have a baby donut maker! it is seriously the best! plus i love anything pumpkin! YUM! itsaharleyyylife.com
Aww baby donut maker, that sounds adorable! Let me see it??
All these donut (not doughnut
) recipes are making me re-consider my decision to not buy a donut pan :/
Hey there girly! I’m finally back in the blog world after a crazy busy summer! We need to catch up soon
Oh wow these sound and look amazing! The donut shap is so fun! Pinning!
that’s it! I’m hanging up my muffin pan for a donut pan and some carob! YUM!
YUmmers! I havent used my donut pan in a while. thanks for the inspiration!
Sounds lovely & looks great! Thanks Kamila for visiting me and for your sweet words
Kammie,
Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week. Have a great week.
These look amazing and sound delicious! I love that they are good for you
Michelle
Good morning! I’m stopping by to let you know that this is one of the featured projects at this week’s It’s Fall Y’all ~ Linky Party. Thank you so much for linking up!
AWw yay Thank you so much!
These donuts look so good! I cannot wait to try pumpkin in donuts! I am featuring this recipe on my blog tomorrow on Healthy Vegan Fridays. I hope you join us again tomorrow for another edition of Healthy Vegan Fridays!
Yum! These donuts look amazing and it’s great that they are vegan too. They are making me hungry!
I made these twice already since I found your blog. Absolutely delicious! I made them gluten free, using a gluten free flour mix!
Kammie, thanks for popping over and adding these to the collection. Cheers