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Protein Donuts Recipe

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These Protein Donuts are a delicious and healthier twist on classic donuts, packed with almond flour and vanilla protein powder for an extra protein boost. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and topped with a rich cocoa glaze and rainbow sprinkles, they’re perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast treat. Ready in just 20 minutes, these baked donuts are moist, flavorful, and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups almond flour (about 212 grams)
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 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

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • Rainbow sprinkles (for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when you’re ready to bake the donuts.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, and sea salt. Stir these together until they are well mixed and evenly distributed.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: To the same bowl containing dry ingredients, add the maple syrup, eggs, melted coconut oil, unsweetened almond milk, and vanilla extract. Mix just until combined to form your donut batter. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light.
  4. Prepare Donut Pans: Lightly spray two donut pans (each with six cavities) with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Evenly spoon or pipe the batter into all 12 cavities.
  5. Bake Donuts: Place the pans in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed. Once done, cool them in the pan for 2 minutes before carefully inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Make Icing: While the donuts cool, prepare the icing by mixing together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and almond milk in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
  7. Frost and Decorate: Once the donuts are completely cooled, spread the cocoa icing evenly over each donut. If desired, sprinkle rainbow sprinkles on top for a fun and colorful finish. Place the frosted donuts back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set firmly before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for the best batter consistency.
  • Do not overmix the batter as it may result in dense donuts.
  • If you don’t have vanilla protein powder, use any vanilla-flavored protein powder or omit it and adjust almond flour accordingly.
  • For a dairy-free version, make sure your protein powder and powdered sugar are certified dairy-free.
  • Donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Use a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner cut off to fill the donut molds more neatly.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the icing by adding more powdered sugar or almond milk as needed.

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