Protein Donuts
These easy protein donuts are gluten-free, naturally sweetened and packed with 8 grams of protein each. They're the perfect healthy treat to enjoy for breakfast or dessert!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 ½ cup almond flour about 212 grams
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup maple syrup at room temperature
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- Rainbow sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, add the flour, protein, baking powder and salt and stir until combined.
- Add maple syrup, eggs, coconut oil, almond milk and vanilla extract to the same bowl and mix until just combined.
- Spray two (6-cavity) donut pans with cooking spray. Spoon or pipe batter evenly into the 12 cavities.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until donuts spring back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan for 2 minutes. Invert donuts onto a wire rack.
- While donuts are cooling, make icing by combining powdered sugar, cocoa powder and almond milk in a small mixing bowl.
- Once donuts have cooled completely, frost donuts and decorate with sprinkles (if using) and then place them on a wire rack for the glaze to firm up.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers at room temperature for 2-3 days. For longer storage, place donuts in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 donut (w/sprinkles) | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g