Healthy Low-Carb Vanilla Protein Donuts
Healthy low-carb, dairy-free, gluten-free vanilla protein donuts that are fried in coconut oil. These donuts make the perfect breakfast or dessert.
Servings 6
Calories 124kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 20-28 grams
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 2 egg whites
- 1 egg
- t teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener
- 1-2 cups coconut oil enough to fill the skillet and coat one side of the donuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Spray a donut pan with cooking spray.
- Whisk the egg and egg whites together. Add the almond milk, applesauce, 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.
- Allow the donuts to cool and then remove from the molds.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coconut oil to the pan. Allow the oil to become hot, about 2 minutes.
- Add the donuts to the skillet and fry on each side for about 20-30 seconds.
- Remove the donuts from the skillet and top with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1donut | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g