Protein Donut Recipe
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Protein Donut Recipe
Description
The Protein Donut Recipe uses almond flour combined with chocolate whey protein powder to provide a dense yet tender baked donut. Greek yogurt and eggs add moisture and structure, while avocado oil contributes subtle richness. Cocoa powder and vanilla extract deliver the chocolate flavor profile. The batter is adjusted for consistency with almond milk or other liquids depending on flour choices, which affects baking time and texture.
The donuts are baked in a 6-cavity pan until tops are firm and then cooled in the pan to retain shape and moisture. A hazelnut spread frosting is applied either piped on or as a dip, with optional decorative sprinkles or chopped nuts to add texture and appeal.
This recipe accommodates different dietary preferences by suggesting flour substitutions such as oat or all-purpose flour, noting that baking times and liquid quantities must be adjusted accordingly. The donuts can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated for several days or frozen unfrosted for longer storage.
Ingredients
Donuts
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or blended full-fat cottage cheese until smooth. the full-fat dairy will provide moisture and tenderness to these baked donuts, full-fat
- 2 egg at room temperature, large
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or a mild vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour bleached (you may use about ¾ cup all-purpose flour if you aren't on a low-carb diet, but it'll alter the texture of these chocolate protein donuts and may take a little longer to bake them. If you prefer oat flour, you'll need 1 cup of it and add about 2-3 extra tablespoons of milk or water to this recipe because oat flour absorbs more liquid than almond flour. Your donuts will also take longer to bake. I haven't tested with coconut flour which is even more absorbent than oat flour)
- ½ cup whey protein powder I used protein isolate for denser donuts, but you can use casein protein powder for fluffier donuts and decrease the amount of water/milk, chocolate
- ½ cup stevia Swerve Granular or white granulated sugar if you aren't on a keto diet, in the raw
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder Dutch Process only
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 3 tablespoons almond milk or water, or regular milk, or more if needed, unsweetened
Frosting
- ½ cup hazelnut spread or Nutella. You can either be pipped on top of your chocolate protein donuts, or you can quickly melt it in a medium microwave-safe bowl and dip the top of your donuts in it). Other suggestions: Melted peanut butter or melted dark chocolate, Keto dark chocolate
- funfetti sprinkles optional Or other garnishes: chocolate sprinkles or chopped nuts such as pistachios, low-carb/sugar-free
Instructions
- Prepare the protein donut batter: Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease the wells of a 6-cavity donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk your wet ingredients (yogurt, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract) until combined.
- Then, whisk in the dry ingredients (almond flour, chocolate whey protein, sweetener, cocoa powder, and baking powder) until forming a smooth mixture. Add just enough milk/water until getting a thick batter with a pourable consistency. TIP: You may have to adjust the amount of liquid depending on the type of flour you use. It will alter the baking time!
- Fill each well about ¾ full and bake just until the tops are firm to the touch, about 10-15 minutes. Place the pan on a wire rack and let the donuts cool in the pan. NOTE: If you have a leftover donut batter, clean and dry the pan, grease 1-3 wells, pour the leftover batter into them, and bake.
- To frost donuts with Nutella: You may pipe Nutella on top of your donuts and garnish them with a few sprinkles, or you can dip your high-protein donut tops onto melted Nutella/ peanut butter, or melted chocolate and garnish them with sprinkles.
Notes
- Store frosted donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze unfrosted donuts for up to 2 months for longer storage.
- You can customize the frosting by melting peanut butter or dark chocolate instead of hazelnut spread.
- Adjust the liquid amount based on the type of flour used to maintain proper batter consistency and baking time.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8donuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220.9kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.1g | 4% |
| Protein | 15.8g | 32% |
| Fat | 15.3g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.9g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 41.5mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 65.5mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 118.2mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 1.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 71.4IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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