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Easy Protein Donuts

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 donuts
Calories 220
Delicious and healthy protein donuts that are quick to make and perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour or all purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup vanilla protein powder (see product recommendation and recipe notes)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 heaping tablespoons honey
  • 1.5 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
  • 0.75 cup organic powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (for glaze)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and lightly grease donut pan with olive oil.
  • Mix dry ingredients (flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt) in a bowl.
  • Add wet ingredients (maple syrup, oil, almond milk, egg, vanilla) and stir until smooth.
  • Pipe or spoon batter into donut cavities to 2/3 full and bake for 10 minutes. Cool before removing.
  • Prepare chocolate glaze by whisking ingredients until smooth; dip donuts into glaze. Decorate as desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: donuts, Protein