Chocolate Protein Donuts
Chocolate Protein Donuts are an easy and healthy option to satisfy your sweet tooth. You’ll never believe these delicious donuts are good for you!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 coops (44 grams) whey protein powder chocolate
- 4 Tablespoons confectioners sweetener (I use Monk Fruit Confectioners sweetener)
- 6 Tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup egg white, liquid form
- 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling, canned
- 2 Tablespoons applesauce unsweetened
Frosting
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened, light
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup light
- 1 coop (33 grams) whey protein powder chocolate
- 1 ½ Tablespoons chocolate pudding mix sugar-free
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two (6-count) donut pans with non-stick spray.Add flour, chocolate protein powder, confectioners sweetener, cocoa powder and baking powder to a large bowl. Whisk to combine the dry ingredients.
- Add the egg whites, pumpkin and applesauce to the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, gently stir until just combined. (Try not to over-mix.)Carefully spoon the batter into the greased donut cavities about ⅔ of the way full. (Don’t overfill.)Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely and then remove from the donut pan.
Frosting
- Blend together all frosting ingredients until smooth. If frosting is too thick, you can thin it with a little fat free milk.Frost cooled donuts then top each donut with a pinch of rainbow sprinkles. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition information is for one donut with frosting.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1donut | |
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.