Chocolate Protein Donuts

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Air Fryer Protein Donuts! Each glazed donut packs 45 g of protein in just 370 calories, making this better than most commercial protein bars. The whey and Greek yogurt provide protein. Almond flour adds healthy fats and also makes it gluten free. And allulose and monk fruit provide sweetness!

DRY
- 4 scoop (120 g) Whey protein powder, chocolate
- 1/2 cup (56 g) Almond flour
- 1/4 cup (20 g) Cocoa powder
- 2 tsp (12 g) Baking powder
- 1 tsp (3 g) Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) Salt

WET
- 1 cup (240 g) Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large (100 g) Egg
- 2 tsp (10 g) Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100 g) Allulose

GLAZE
- 1/2 cup (113 g) Plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 2 scoop (60 g) Whey protein powder, chocolate
- 1/4 cup (20 g) Cocoa powder
- 2 tsp (10 g) Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp (5 g) Liquid monk fruit

1. Add the dry ingredients to a large bowl, and whisk together - whey, almond flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

2. Add in the liquid ingredients, and combine with a silicone spatula - applesauce, eggs, vanilla, and allulose.

3. Lightly grease a silicone donut mold with oil. Evenly divide the donut batter across the 4 molds, about 165 g each.

4. Air fry at 350F for about 8-12 minutes, or until they're lightly browned, solid, and a toothpick to the center comes out nearly clean. The internal temperature will be about 205F.

5. Remove from the air fryer, and allow them to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the liner.

6. Mix together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl - yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and liquid monk fruit.

7. Spread the protein glaze on top of the cooled donuts, about 50 g per donut. Only glaze the donuts you want to eat now. Optionally top with walnuts.

8. Store extra (unglazed) donuts in an airtight bag in the freezer. To reheat, air fry directly from frozen at 400F for about 5 minutes, until warm, and then glaze.

https://www.poormanprotein.com/recipes/protein-donuts

Servings: 4
1 donut (~160 g)
Calories: 373
Protein: 45 g
Fat: 15 g
Carbs: 46 g
Fiber: 6 g

Description

Time

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Rest Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

10 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$2.22

Ingredients

Serving(s)

Dry

4 scoop Whey protein powder, chocolate

1/2 cup Almond flour

1/4 cup Cocoa powder

2 tsp Baking powder

1 tsp Cinnamon

1/4 tsp Salt

Wet

1 cup Unsweetened applesauce

2 large Egg

2 tsp Vanilla extract

1/2 cup Allulose

Glaze

1/2 cup Plain nonfat greek yogurt

2 scoop Whey protein powder, chocolate

1/4 cup Cocoa powder

2 tsp Vanilla extract

1 tsp Liquid monk fruit

Instructions

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Add the dry ingredients to a large bowl, and whisk together - whey, almond flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Add in the liquid ingredients, and combine with a silicone spatula - applesauce, eggs, vanilla, and allulose.

Lightly grease a silicone donut mold with oil. Evenly divide the donut batter across the 4 molds, about 165 g each.

Air fry at 350F for about 8-12 minutes, or until they're lightly browned, solid, and a toothpick to the center comes out nearly clean. The internal temperature will be about 205F.

Remove from the air fryer, and allow them to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the liner.
Mix together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl - yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and liquid monk fruit.

Spread the protein glaze on top of the cooled donuts, about 50 g per donut. Only glaze the donuts you want to eat now. Optionally top with walnuts.

Store extra (unglazed) donuts in an airtight bag in the freezer. To reheat, air fry directly from frozen at 400F for about 5 minutes, until warm, and then glaze.

Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1 donut (~160 g)

Calories: 373

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Total Fat: 14.6g (19 %)

Saturated Fat: 3.8g (19 %)

Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.9g

Monounsaturated Fat: 6.4g

Cholesterol: 217mg (72 %)

Sodium: 527mg (23 %)

Total Carbohydrate: 45.5g (17 %)

Fiber: 6.1g (22 %)

Net Carbs: 14.4g

Total Sugar: 9.7g

Allulose: 25.0g

Protein: 45.1g (90 %)

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Vitamin B12: 1.58mcg (66 %)

Vitamin D: 0.62mcg (3 %)

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Calcium: 417mg (32 %)

Iron: 3.09mg (17 %)

Magnesium: 186mg (44 %)

Potassium: 827mg (18 %)

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Caffeine: 23.0mg (24 %)

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Glycemic Index

10.6

Glycemic Load

4.9

Sources of Inspiration

https://forktospoon.com/air-fryer-protein-donuts/#recipe

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