Description
These Lemon Vanilla Protein Donuts are a deliciously healthy treat, made with almond flour and plant-based protein powder, then topped with a tangy lemon glaze for a refreshing flavor.
Ingredients
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Donuts
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1/3 cup Monk Fruit Granulates
- 1/3 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (plant based for dairy free)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- small pinch of salt
Lemon Glaze
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- 3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- 1 1/2 tbsp plain dairy free yogurt
- 1 tbsp Monk Fruit Syrup or Honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Pre-heat oven 350F
- Mix donut ingredients: Add all the donut ingredients into a medium bowl.
- Combine batter: Use an electric mixer on medium/high speed to completely combine the batter. Make sure to scrap down the sides of the bowl a few times while mixing.
- Prepare pan: Grease a 6 hole donut pan and spray with cooking spray.
- Fill molds: Pour or pipe the batter evenly into the six molds.
- Bake: Bake 15-17 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Make sure not to overbake.
- Make glaze: Meanwhile, add the lemon glaze ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together.
- Cool donuts: Remove the donuts and allow to cool in the pan 3-4 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Glaze donuts: Once cool, use a spoon to glaze each donut.
- Serve: Top each glazed donut with lemon zest and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure not to overbake the donuts to keep them moist.
