Pumpkin Strudel Donuts  – Drizzle Me Skinny! Recipe enthusiasts

Fall is here, and you know what that means – pumpkin spice everything!  Just like peanut butter and chocolate, September and pumpkin flavors are a match made in heaven. It seems like everywhere I turn at the grocery store, I”m bombarded with all things pumpkin. So, I decided to embrace the season and whip up some delicious pumpkin treats! I wanted to take it a step further and create something even more special. That’s when these incredible pumpkin strudel donuts were born!

They are absolutely amazing, and the best part? They’re surprisingly light on points. Depending on your Weight Watchers plan, they come in at either 4 SmartPoints or a very budget-friendly 2 points plus each.  Pumpkin spice treats are often full of sugar, but these won’t break your calorie bank. You also get some healthy fiber from the pumpkin puree! So ditch the store-bought treats and try making these delicious homemade pumpkin crumble donuts – your taste buds (and your waistline) will thank you!

Three reasons why you need to make this recipe!

Ever wanted pumpkin spice treats but in a healthy way?

Enter pumpkin strudel donuts! They satisfy your pumpkin craving without packing on the sugar or calories. 

Pumpkin is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. 

You really should make these all year round instead of limiting them to fall. Pumpkin is packed with nutrients. 

Pumpkin Strudel donuts are great for Halloween parties. 

Keep it delicious, but healthy and fun with these pumpkin strudel donuts. All of your spooky guests will enjoy!

Ingredients you need to make Pumpkin Strudel Donuts: 

• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons liquid egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• ⅓ cup almond milk, original unsweetened

Streusel Topping

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¾ tablespoon melted light margarine

How to make Pumpkin Strudel Donuts (step by step): 

1. Preheat the oven to 350F, spray a 6 hole donut pan with nonstick cooking, and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients for the donut batter, then add in the pumpkin puree, egg whites, vanilla, and milk and stir well.
3. In a small bowl mix your 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, flour, and spices, and slowly stir in your melted margarine until you have a crumble texture.
4. Pour the donut batter into the donut pan, and top with the crumb mixture.
5. Bake in the oven for 14-16 minutes. Let them cool for 5 minutes then using a knife to scrape around the edges, remove from pan. Enjoy! 

Makes 6 donuts. Nutrition info for 1 donut: Calories 101,  Fat 1 g, Saturated fat .2 g,  Carbs 17 g,  Fiber .83 g, Sugars 5.73 g, Sodium 124.25 mg, Protein 5 g.

WW Points For Pumpkin Strudel Donuts:

• All purpose flour 8 points
• Brown sugar 4 points
• Baking powder 0 points
• Cinnamon 0 points
• Nutmeg 0 points
• Pumpkin puree 0 points
• Liquid egg whites 0 points
• Vanilla extract  0 points
• Original unsweetened almond milk 0 points

Streusel Topping

• Brown sugar 8 points
• All purpose flour 2 points
• Cinnamon 0 points
• Nutmeg 0 points
• ¾ tablespoon melted light margarine 1 point

4 points per donut based on the WW app recipe creator.  

If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below. 

Freestyle SP- (blue & purple) 4 using WW recipe builder

Smart Points- (green) 4 using SP calculator

Points Plus- 2 using PP calculator

Different ways to change up this recipe: 

• Optional to drizzle with vanilla icing! I used 1 tablespoon of Betty Crocker icing for all 6. Just piped out of a bag. It won’t add points unless you eat 2 or more at a time.

Tips and Tricks for Making Pumpkin Strudel Donuts: 

• These donuts keep well in the fridge for up to five days. They also freeze well for three months if they’re wrapped tightly.

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