Description
These baked, gluten-free protein donuts offer a soft, cakey texture with a golden edge, providing a perfect blend of indulgence and nourishment. They are ideal for busy mornings, post-workout snacks, or a sweet treat without a sugar crash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the optional glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed to thin)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk.
- In the same bowl, sift in the oat flour, almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until just combined. The batter will be thick.
- Spoon the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the optional glaze, mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Dip each cooled protein donut into the glaze, letting any excess drip off before placing them back on the rack to set.
Notes
- These protein donuts are best eaten within 1–2 days.
- You can freeze them for longer storage.
- Warm frozen protein donuts in the microwave for a soft, fresh-out-of-the-oven taste.
- Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a sniped corner to fill donut molds neatly.
- If your protein powder is unsweetened, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup or a dash of vanilla extract.
- Let the protein donuts cool completely before glazing to prevent the sugar from melting.
- For chocolate protein donuts, add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and an extra tablespoon of milk.
- Store protein donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze protein donuts without glaze for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature or microwave for 15–20 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg