Description
These High Protein Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes are the perfect no-bake treat! Made with just two base ingredients—nut butter and protein powder—they’re gluten-free, low sugar, and bursting with cozy fall flavor. Great as a post-workout snack, lunchbox sweet, or healthy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup nut butter (or allergy-friendly alternative)
- ¼ cup protein powder (sweetened or unsweetened)
- ½ tsp pumpkin spice mix (or blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger)
- Optional toppings:
- Cinnamon sugar
- Powdered sugar
- Mini chocolate chips
- Glaze icing
- Chia seeds
- Crushed nuts
- Maple drizzle
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the protein powder and pumpkin spice mix.
- If nut butter is firm, gently warm it in the microwave for 10–15 seconds until soft and stirrable.
- Combine nut butter with the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Adjust consistency as needed:
- Too dry? Add more nut butter
- Too sticky? Add more protein powder
- Roll into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) using your hands or a cookie scoop.
- If desired, roll the balls in your favorite toppings or press toppings gently into each ball.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving, or store for later.
Notes
- Use a sweetened nut butter if your protein powder is unflavored or unsweetened.
- Cookie butter can also be used for a dessert-like variation.
- Don’t skip chilling if you want the best texture.
- Roll with wet hands if dough is sticky.
- Great base recipe for seasonal add-ins like gingerbread spice or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake, Air Fryer (optional)
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 donut holes
- Calories: ~140
- Sugar: 2–4g
- Fat: 8–10g
- Carbohydrates: 4–6g
- Protein: 7–10g