Description
These Lemon Vanilla Protein Donuts are a delightful and healthy treat, packed with plant-based protein and zesty lemon flavor, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Donut Ingredients
- 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
Glaze Ingredients
- 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.
- Combine Ingredients. Add all the donut ingredients into a medium bowl.
- Mix 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 Pan. Pour or pipe the batter evenly into the six molds.
- Bake Donuts. 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.
- Use plant-based vanilla protein powder to keep the recipe dairy free.
- Allow donuts to cool slightly before glazing to ensure glaze sets properly.
