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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 253 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, add the flour, protein, baking powder and salt and stir until combined.
  3. Add maple syrup, eggs, coconut oil, almond milk and vanilla extract to the same bowl and mix until just combined.
  4. Spray two (6-cavity) donut pans with cooking spray. Spoon or pipe batter evenly into the 12 cavities.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes, or until donuts spring back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan for 2 minutes. Invert donuts onto a wire rack.
  6. While donuts are cooling, make icing by combining powdered sugar, cocoa powder and almond milk in a small mixing bowl.
  7. 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

  • 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.
  • 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 Information

Serving 1 donut (w/sprinkles) Calories 253kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 127mg (5%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 22g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 donut (w/sprinkles)
Calories 253kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 127mg 5%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 22g 44%

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