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Kodiak Birthday Cake Protein Donuts

These healthy Birthday Cake Protein Donuts are so easy to make using my favorite Kodiak Cake mix! The perfect sweet breakfast, snack or dessert and ready in just 20 minutes! Each donut is less than 150 calories and packs over 6 grams of protein each!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 143 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 1 cup birthday cake baking mix (160g) - I used Kodiak. Can use any box cake mix
  • 1/4 cup cake pop or vanilla protein powder (30g) - I used PEScience
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (180g) or milk of choice
  • 3 Tbsp egg whites (45g)
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted (15g)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract or 1/2 tsp cake batter extract
  • 9 Tbsp whipped vanilla frosting* see notes - I used Betty Crocker
  • 2 Tbsp Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9-donut cavities with cooking spray.
  2. Mix together the kodiak mix and protein powder in a bowl.
  3. Then whisk in the milk, egg whites, melted coconut oil, vanilla and almond extract.
  4. Pour into the donut pans.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let sit in the pan for 1-2 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Let cool completely before adding frosting (so it doesn't melt off!)
  6. Once cooled, spread 1 tablespoon of frosting onto each donut then sprinkle the donuts with sprinkles. Let donuts chill until ready to enjoy (they’re better the longer they’re in the fridge!)

Notes

  • To make gluten-free: use a gluten-free baking mix.
  • To make gluten-free:
  • use a gluten-free baking mix.
  • To make vegan/dairy-free: use a vegan baking mix and just make sure you use dairy-free sprinkles and frosting (Betty Crocker whipped frostings are all dairy-free with the exception of their whipped cream cheese frosting).
  • To make vegan/dairy-free:
  • use a vegan baking mix and just make sure you use dairy-free sprinkles and frosting (Betty Crocker whipped frostings are all dairy-free with the exception of their whipped cream cheese frosting).
  • Keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-6 days. 
  • Keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-6 days. 
  • *The whipped frosting makes these donuts taste indulgent and most like the real deal, but you can make your own healthier frosting at home instead if you wish! Here are two of my favorite ways to frost/glaze, just mix ingredients together! 
  • *The whipped frosting makes these donuts taste indulgent and most like the real deal, but you can make your own healthier frosting at home instead if you wish!
  • Here are two of my favorite ways to frost/glaze, just mix ingredients together! 
  • Glaze:
  • 2 Tbsp confectioner’s sugar (regular or sugar alternative) 
  • 1 Tbsp cold water
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 3-oz. cream cheese - fat-free / reduced-fat / regular 
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (60g)
  • 2 Tbsp vanilla protein powder (15g) - can omit 
  • 1/2 Tbsp sugar free jello pudding mix - cheesecake, vanilla or white chocolate all work good 
  • 1 Tbsp sweetener, more to taste 
  • 1-3 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk, plus more for thinner frosting 
  • 2 Tbsp confectioner’s sugar (regular or sugar alternative) 
  • 1 Tbsp cold water
  • 3-oz. cream cheese - fat-free / reduced-fat / regular 
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (60g)
  • 2 Tbsp vanilla protein powder (15g) - can omit 
  • 1/2 Tbsp sugar free jello pudding mix - cheesecake, vanilla or white chocolate all work good 
  • 1 Tbsp sweetener, more to taste 
  • 1-3 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk, plus more for thinner frosting 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 donut Calories 143kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 17.2g (6%) Protein 6.4g (13%) Fat 5.4g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Fiber 0.8g (3%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 143

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 donut
Calories 143kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 17.2g 6%
Protein 6.4g 13%
Fat 5.4g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.