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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 92 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks , Brunch , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 scoops (44 grams) chocolate whey protein powder
  • 4 Tablespoons confectioners sweetener (I use Monk Fruit Confectioners sweetener)
  • 6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup liquid egg whites
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
Frosting
  • 2 ounces light cream cheese softened
  • 2 Tablespoons Light chocolate syrup
  • 1 scoop (33 grams) chocolate whey protein powder
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons sugar-free chocolate pudding mix
  • Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
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  1. 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

Serving 1donut Calories 92kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 2g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

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.