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High Protein Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes

Chewy-on-the-inside, crispy-sugary-on-the-outside pumpkin spice donut holes made with vital wheat gluten - 36g of protein per serving, no frying needed.

36g protein / serving
288 kcal / serving
37 min
Serves 2

Recipe from YouTube by Protein Deficient Vegan

Ingredients
  • vital wheat gluten3/4 cup (90 g)
  • cornstarch2 tsp (6 g)
  • baking powder1 tsp
  • apple cider vinegar1 tsp
  • water1/2 cup (120 ml)
  • sugar3 tbsp (36 g)
  • pumpkin pie spice1 tsp
  • olive oil1 tsp, optional
Method
Preheat oven to 350F. Mix the sugar and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl. Mix the wheat gluten, cornstarch and baking powder; add the water and vinegar and mix to a dough. Split into 12-16 pieces and roll into balls. Toss the balls in the sugar-spice mixture until well coated. Space out on a tray and bake 25-27 minutes until firm and tight.