These easy Pumpkin Pancake Mix Donuts are the perfect fall treat to bake the next time you're craving homemade donuts. It's also a great way to sneak a little extra protein into your day while still satisfying your sweet tooth in a healthy & satisfying way. These easy donuts are made with just 4 simple ingredients including your favorite pancake mix!
Personally, I think that one of the best parts of fall is the cozy baking recipes. I love baking things from scratch, but sometimes I just want to make a super easy recipe when I want a treat fast. These simple pancake donuts are the perfect treat because you can customize them for fall by adding pumpkin puree to pumpkin pancake mix for a breakfast friendly treat the pumpkin spice lovers in your life will adore!
If you loved this donut recipe and you'd like to try some more, you might enjoy these Cookie Dough Protein Donuts, Chocolate Matcha Donuts, Strawberry Crunch Donuts or Apple Cider Donuts.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's easy. No special baking skills are required so it's the perfect recipe to try if you'd like to make homemade doughnuts but don't want to take on a large baking project.
- It uses minimal ingredients. All you need is gluten-free pancake mix, pumpkin puree, protein powder, & almond milk.
- It is a healthier treat. If you have a sweet tooth that won't quit but want to keep up with your health & fitness goals, this is the perfect treat for you!
Pumpkin Pancake Mix Donut Ingredients & Tested Substitutions
Pancake Mix. I love using Simple Mills grain free pumpkin pancake mix, but you can use regular pancake mix as well. Krusteaz pancake mix is another brand I love that has great gluten free options.
Pumpkin Puree. Make sure you're using pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. This acts as a binder in place of using eggs, but if you'd like to add a little more protein you can substitute ¼ cup of the pumpkin puree for 1 egg.
Almond Milk. This is just my personal preference when it comes to non-dairy milk. You may use whatever type of milk you prefer.
Protein Powder. Use your favorite vanilla or unflavored protein powder to add more protein. Make sure you use a protein powder you actually enjoy the taste of!
Optional Glaze Ingredients: You'll need powdered monk fruit or powdered sugar & cinnamon in addition to more almond milk & pumpkin puree for the optional glaze.
Pumpkin Pancake Mix Donuts Step by Step Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 fahrenheit and grease a silicone donut pan with cooking spray.
- Mix pancake batter. In a large mixing bowl, add pancake mix, protein powder, milk & pumpkin puree and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
3. Bake. Pour batter into donut molds, place the donut molds onto a baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. Make the glaze. While the donuts are baking, prepare the glaze in a separate bowl whisking the dry ingredients together first, then adding the wet ingredients, continuing to whisk vigorously so no clumps of powdered sugar remain.
5. Cool & glaze. Once donuts have baked, allow them to cool on a wire rack for around 20 minutes before adding the glaze. To glaze, dunk the tops of the donuts into the glaze to full coat the tops.
Expert Tips & Tricks
- For more perfectly round donuts, you can add the batter to a piping bag and pipe into the donut pan.
- Make a maple glaze by adding 2 teaspoon of maple syrup to the glaze mixture.
- Mix chocolate chips into the batter to make pumpkin chocolate chip donuts.
- If you'd like to add a bit more protein you can substitute ¼ cup of the pumpkin puree for one egg.
- Add chai spice mix for pumpkin chai pancake donuts.
- Allow the donuts to cool fully on a wire rack at room temperature before adding the glaze.
How to Store Pumpkin Pancake Mix Donuts
Store your pancake mix donuts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, making them the perfect meal prep dessert!
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Easy 4 Ingredient Pumpkin Protein Pancake Mix Donuts
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 2 cups gluten free pumpkin pancake mix or regular pancake mix
- 1 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- ½ cup pumpkin puree you can sub in one egg for ¼ cup of the pumpkin puree for more protein
For the Icing
- ⅔ c powdered monk fruit or powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon almond milk
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin purée
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 fahrenheit and grease a silicone donut pan with cooking spray.
- Mix pancake batter. In a large mixing bowl, add pancake mix, protein powder, milk & pumpkin puree and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- Bake. Pour batter into donut molds, place the donut molds onto a baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze. While the donuts are baking, prepare the glaze in a separate bowl whisking the dry ingredients together first, then adding the wet ingredients, continuing to whisk vigorously so no clumps of powdered sugar remain.
- Cool & glaze. Once donuts have baked, allow them to cool on a wire rack for around 20 minutes before adding the glaze. To glaze, dunk the tops of the donuts into the glaze to full coat the tops.
Notes
Expert Tips & Tricks
- For more perfectly round donuts, you can add the batter to a piping bag and pipe into the donut pan.
- Make a maple glaze by adding 2 teaspoon of maple syrup to the glaze mixture.
- Mix chocolate chips into the batter to make pumpkin chocolate chip donuts.
- If you'd like to add a bit more protein you can substitute ¼ cup of the pumpkin puree for one egg.
- Add chai spice mix for pumpkin chai pancake donuts.
- Allow the donuts to cool fully on a wire rack at room temperature before adding the glaze.
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