Protein Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Starbucks September 16, 2016
This blog post was sponsored by Starbucks but the opinions are completely my own based on my experience #starbucksathome #savoreverysip
In keeping with this weeks theme of getting ready for fall, I’ve teamed up with Starbucks to bring you the cutest little fall coffee bar setup AND a protein pumpkin spice donut recipe. Cuteness and deliciousness all in one!
Protein Pumpkin Spice Donuts
First, let’s talk about this coffee bar. As ya’ll know, I love changing my coffee bar setup for each season. One of my most favorite things about this tradition is getting seasonal coffees. I obviously love the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, but I’ve also grown a fondness for the Hearty with Spice Notes Fall Blend. It’s a perfect caffeine boost during those deliciously brisk mornings. If you’re a Starbucks fan like I am, you know there’s nothing better than the taste of a fresh cup of Starbucks coffee.
I’ve learned that to truly taste coffee there are 4 things to keep in mind: 1. Smell the coffee first. This enhances your tasting experience. 2. Slurp the coffee. That may sound like a horrible recommendation (who likes a slurper?) but it properly distributes the solution over your tongue to enhance the tasting of each flavor. I especially like doing this ritual with my Pumpkin Spice Latte as it allows me to truly enjoy each sensational flavor.
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And here are your Protein Pumpkin Spice Donuts!
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 2 TBSP flax seeds
- 1 cup Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte
- 1 egg whites
- 1 overripe banana
- 1 TBSP vanilla extract
- Maple Syrup and Sprinkles to garnish
- Preheat oven to 350 and oil your baking pan. I use coconut oil.
- Mix all of the liquids and mashed banana together, whipping until foamy.
- In a separate bowl mix all of the solids together. Slowly add the solids to the liquid mixture.
- Mix until smooth.
- Pour into each donut mold up to 3/4 fill.
- Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool.
- Dip the top of each donut in maple syrup, then add sprinkles.
- Pour a cup of coffee and enjoy!
Yum! I am so excited for all kinds of fall treats like these donuts and flavored coffees 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
O.M.GEEEEEE these sound amazing. Definitely making these this weekend for sure. Bring on all things FALL!!!
Love the idea of a healthier kind of donut. I mean, at least if we want to indulge, we can get some protein, too. 🙂 They look super tasty!
OMG these look amazing!!!!! Definitely gets me in the Fall mood and looking forward to all things pumpkin spice!
xo Olivia | http://oliviadipede.com
These look AMAZING! I’m all about that pumpkin spice! Also love your coffee bar – it’s super cute!
– Jessy | http://www.currentbliss.com
I haven’t jumped on the PS train yet, but this certainly makes me want to! They all look so good!
xo, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com
Oooh I need to make these! They look so so good! Can’t get enough pumpkin spice coffee either!
YUM! I’m ready for pumpkin spice. Pinning as we speak 🙂
I’m sorry I ate half of them Jess but they really were delicious!
Pumpkin Spice Donuts just scream fall to me! I used to look forward to getting them every year at the pumpkin patch.
These look so delicious! I love all things pumpkin!
I love those pods! Also pumpkin spice donuts? YES!
oh. my. gooness. These look so delicious! I now have another recipe I can use for that last banana that I never get to eat before it browns. And lets be honest, who doesn’t like the Starbucks psl? Thanks so much for sharing!
mmm the perfect fall treat! These look so delicious! What a great recipe for the changing of the weather around here.
I def need these in my life and it looks like a great recipe! Did SB send you the Pumpkin Spice Latte pods to test and review or did you find it in store? I haven’t seen them before.
These donuts look delicious! I might have to try these. 🙂
recipe sounds great! And your coffee bar set up is adorable!