Paleo Pumpkin Pancake Donuts

This recipe was shared with us by Kimberly from @prettydeliciouslife on Instagram and prettydeliciouslife.com.

Who knew a healthy version of donuts could be delicious and dare we say, beautiful?

We were skeptical too! If you are trying to stay dairy-free, or are avoiding sugar, donuts are usually way off-limits. Thankfully, this recipe offers a much healthier option for delicious donuts. We think this recipe is amazing for a few reasons. 

First, it uses Willa’s Barista Oat Milk, which only has 3 grams of sugar per serving. We find using our oat milk makes for the fluffiest baked goods! Willa’s uses the entire whole grain oat so it has more protein and fiber than other oat milks. 

You can use whichever type of sugar you prefer for this recipe. Kimberly made it with paleo powdered sugar made from monkfruit sweetener, a natural zero calorie sweetener, but not everyone loves the taste or aftertaste of monkfruit. If you aren’t into monkfruit, you can easily use your favorite sugar, whether it be coconut, date, or cane sugar.

 And finally, the pumpkin puree adds a little bit more natural sweetness alongside the smooth pumpkinny flavor. So you can indulge in these sweet treats for dessert or with breakfast knowing you’re starting your day off with far more nutrients than your average breakfast donut.

For those of you who want to eat paleo, this recipe is perfect for you. And because it uses Willa’s Oat Milk, this recipe is, of course, dairy-free. If you want to make this recipe vegan, just substitute the eggs for a vegan egg substitute of your choice. 

Top your donuts off with your toppings of choice. We recommend pumpkin seeds and pecans to complement the pumpkin flavor. 

For more pumpkin recipes, check out our Oat Milk Pumpkin Pie, Almond and Oat Pumpkin Bread , Pumpkin Oat Milk Nice Cream, Oat Milk Pumpkin Spice Creamer, and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. 

For more recipe ideas for dairy-free meals, desserts, coffee, and cocktails, visit our recipes page.