Quick and Easy Vanilla Protein Donuts with Sprinkles is a high protein packed recipe that uses clean eating ingredients like whey protein powder. You can make your own baked Dough Bar doughnuts from Shark Tank right in your own home!
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This post was originally published in 2016 and has since been updated.
The push for protein, protein, and more protein calls for dairy gluten free protein donuts. Everyone is always on a journey to incorporate more protein into their diets. I’m always looking for a quick, yet tasty way to meet my protein goals. These protein donuts are just the trick! These also make a great dessert option.
How to Make High Protein Donuts
- The key ingredients in this recipe are coconut flour, unsweetened applesauce, and protein powder. You will also need vanilla extract, unsweetened almond milk, baking powder, salt, stevia, eggs, and egg whites.
- Preheat an oven to 325 degrees.
- Spray a donut pan with cooking spray.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl and the wet ingredients in another.
- Combine the mixture and stir. Add the mixture to the donut mold.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes.
How to Make Protein Donuts Moist
You can get really moist donuts by using unsweetened applesauce in this recipe. It’s used as a substitute for butter.
How Many Calories are in Protein Donuts?
These donuts have less than 100 calories, with only 87 calories!
How to Store Protein Donuts
I like to store these donuts in the fridge so that they don’t get soggy immediately. They are best when eaten within a few days because they will eventually become soggy.
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Quick and Easy Vanilla Protein Donuts with Sprinkles
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1 scoop protein powder plant based for dairy-free
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Stevia or low calorie sweetener
- 2 egg whites
- 1 medium egg
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon baking powder gluten-free
- Pinch of salt
Icing
- ¾ scoop protein powder
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Spray a donut pan with cooking spray.
- Whisk the egg and egg whites together. Add the almond milk, apple sauce, vanilla extract, and stir.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients, then add to the wet ingredients.
- Spoon the batter into the donut molds. Bake for 23-25 minutes.
Icing
- Mix the protein powder and almond milk and stir until the mixture becomes thick. Add more powder or almond milk if needed.
- Spread the icing over the donuts and top with sprinkles.
Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)
Jesse
Tuesday 19th of January 2021
I made these 3 times now. The last time I used unflavored collagen protein, and followed the recipe exactly. They were overly moist, and wayyyy too sweet. I used pure stevia (not blended with anything else) I wonder what happened? Also, it doesn’t thicken to make frosting.
staysnatched
Thursday 21st of January 2021
I've never made these with collagen. Not sure.
Rosaura Robles
Thursday 8th of October 2020
I tried it and followed your steps and the dough came out very dry ?? my husband stated it tasted like sand ? any suggestions?? I don’t know what step I missed.
staysnatched
Friday 9th of October 2020
It’s likely the protein brand you used. What did you use?
Wednesday 9th of September 2020
These are honestly the best healthy deserts I have ever made! I highly recommend!!!
Jesse
Sunday 27th of December 2020
What kind of protein did you use?
staysnatched
Friday 11th of September 2020
Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed them.
JL
Wednesday 25th of March 2020
Can you substitute coconut flour with almond flour?
staysnatched
Friday 27th of March 2020
No coconut flour and almond flour do not have a 1:1 substitution ratio.
Dawn
Saturday 16th of November 2019
Just made these and very surprised at how good and satisfying they are!
staysnatched
Thursday 21st of November 2019
I'm glad you enjoyed them!