Are you craving delicious donuts but want to keep it healthy? We've gathered 25 of the best protein donut recipes that pack a protein punch and are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
These recipes make a great post-workout snack, healthy breakfast, or guilt-free dessert. With a range of flavors and ingredients, these high protein donuts are bound to become your new favorite recipes. So grab your silicone donut pan, and let's get baking!
Pro Tip: Different types of protein powder bake very differently, so be sure to use the protein called for in the recipe. Read more here: The Best Protein Powder for Baking.
🍩 Need a donut pan? I love this silicone mini donut pan and this donut mold for bigger donuts.
🍩 Need protein frosting recipes? Try this rich chocolate protein frosting, this cream cheese protein frosting, and this peanut butter cream cheese protein frosting. All super delicious!
🍩 Interested in buying pre-made protein donuts? Check out these chocolate protein donuts, these glazed vanilla protein donuts, and cinnamon sugar protein donuts. Yum!
You may also enjoy: 33 Protein Cake Recipes.
1. Fruity Hoops Protein Donuts
This protein donuts recipe features a blend of coconut flour, almond flour, and vanilla protein powder. These homemade donuts are easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack, and have a tasty topping of fruity cereal.
Fruity Hoops Protein Donuts Recipe
2. Sour Cream Pumpkin Donuts
Food Fitness by Paige's sour cream pumpkin donuts are packed with fall flavors. Made with almond flour and sweetened with a monk fruit erythritol blend, these donuts are a high protein treat that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee.
Sour Cream Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
3. Protein Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
These protein cinnamon sugar donuts from Fit as a Mama Bear are made with gluten free flour and collagen protein. The donuts are coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mix, making them a perfect balance of healthy and indulgent. Store them in an airtight container for best results.
Protein Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Recipe
4. Vanilla Protein Donuts with Raspberry Glaze
One Clever Chef's vanilla protein donuts with raspberry glaze combine vanilla protein powder with a fruity raspberry topping. These healthier donuts are made with butter and almond flour, resulting in a delicious and nutritious treat.
Vanilla Protein Donuts with Raspberry Glaze Recipe
5. Healthy Baked Chocolate Protein Donuts
These healthy baked chocolate protein donuts with chocolate glaze from One Clever Chef are rich and chocolatey, made with cocoa powder and chocolate protein powder. They offer a healthier alternative to regular donuts while providing a tasty chocolate fix.
Healthy Baked Chocolate Protein Donuts Recipe
6. Apple Cider Protein Donuts (Vegan)
Nutritionist Mom's apple cider protein donuts are a vegan-friendly option made with gluten free flour and vegan protein powder. These donuts are full of apple cider flavor and perfect for a healthy sweet treat.
Apple Cider Protein Donuts (Vegan) Recipe
7. The Nancy Donut
The Nancy Donut from Food Fitness by Paige features coconut flour, a whey/casein protein powder blend, and a delicious blend of flavors. These donuts are great post-workout snacks, packed with protein to fuel your day.
The Nancy Donut Recipe
8. Kodiak Cake Protein Donuts
This healthier donut recipe uses Kodiak Buttermilk Mix, coconut flour, and vanilla protein powder (whey protein), and that texture looks perfect! These donuts are perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack and can be topped with your favorite frosting recipes.
Kodiak Cake Protein Donuts Recipe
9. Dark Chocolate Coconut Protein Donuts
Macro Chef's dark chocolate coconut protein donuts are made with chocolate milk flavored protein powder, cocoa powder, coconut flour, and coconut butter. A delicious flavor combo resulting in a rich and satisfying treat. These donuts are perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a healthier alternative.
Dark Chocolate Coconut Protein Donuts Recipe
10. German Chocolate Protein Donuts (Vegan)
No Excuses Nutrition's German chocolate protein donuts are a vegan-friendly option made with Livwell vegan protein powder, but I think this from Orgain would work just as well. These donuts are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy the classic German chocolate flavor. These are sweetened with a stevia erythritol blend and use a touch of Vitafiber syrup, as well. These make you want to bite the screen, don't they?!
German Chocolate Protein Donuts (Vegan) Recipe
11. Keto Pumpkin Zucchini Donuts
Food Fitness by Paige's keto pumpkin zucchini donuts are a low carb, high protein treat. Made with almond flour and whey protein, these donuts are a perfect way to enjoy fall flavors without the extra carbs. These low-carb keto donuts get a protein boost with collagen protein and they're sweetened with a monkfruit erythritol sweetener blend.
Keto Pumpkin Zucchini Donuts Recipe
12. Pumpkin Protein Donuts With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
This easy recipe for protein donuts features a blend of oat flour and protein powder, creating a nutritious and delicious donut. Perfect for a quick and healthy snack, these donuts are a must-try. They are made with Kodiak Buttermilk Mix and vanilla protein powder.
Pumpkin Protein Donuts With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
13. Gingerbread Protein Donuts
Macro Chef's gingerbread protein donuts are a festive treat made with snickerdoodle flavored protein powder, a stevia baking blend, and pumpkin puree. These high protein donuts are perfect for the holiday season or anytime you crave a spiced donut.
Gingerbread Protein Donuts Recipe
14. Raspberry Glazed Donuts
Food Fitness by Paige's raspberry glazed donuts are a sweet and tangy treat made with almond flour and whey protein. The raspberry glaze adds a burst of flavor, making these donuts a flavorful snack. These donuts are protein powder-free, but still with 5 g protein each piece!
Raspberry Glazed Donuts Recipe
15. Blueberry Banana Bread Protein Donuts
Macro Chef's blueberry banana bread protein donuts combine the best of banana bread and blueberry muffins. Made with healthy ingredients like oat flour and protein powder, these donuts are a nutritious way to start your day.
Blueberry Banana Bread Protein Donuts Recipe
16. Oreo Protein Donuts
Nutritionist Mom's Oreo protein donuts are a fun and delicious treat made with chocolate protein powder (whey casein blend) and a creamy frosting. These sweet donuts are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while getting extra protein (10 g protein per donut!).
Oreo Protein Donuts Recipe
17. Low Carb Cinnamon Protein Donuts
This recipe for protein donuts features simple ingredients like almond flour and erythritol, creating a nutritious and delicious donut. Perfect for those looking for a quick and healthy donut recipe.
Low Carb Cinnamon Protein Donuts Recipe
18. Maple Brown Sugar Donuts
Food Fitness by Paige's maple brown sugar donuts are a sweet and satisfying treat made with almond flour and a whey protein blend. The maple syrup adds a rich flavor, making these donuts perfect for a healthy and delicious snack.
Maple Brown Sugar Donuts Recipe
19. Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Donuts
No Excuses Nutrition's peanut butter and jelly protein donuts are a fun and nutritious twist on a classic flavor combination. These healthy donuts are a perfect snack or breakfast option. This recipe uses vanilla whey and peanut protein that are now discontinued. But that's ok! Go with vanilla whey protein and powdered peanut butter, easy to sub. I can't get over how scrumptious these are!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Donuts Recipe
20. Cookie Butter Frosted Chocolate Chip Protein Donuts
This Instagram recipe for cookie butter protein donuts features a blend of coconut flour and a whey protein blend, creating delicious donuts that are perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. These yummy donuts are topped with protein cookie butter and are great for anyone looking to increase their protein content.
Cookie Butter Frosted Chocolate Chip Protein Donuts Recipe
21. Vegan Chocolate Protein Donuts
Don't you just want to bite the screen? Yum! These are made with a vegan chocolate protein powder, and they look delicious! These donuts are perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, and can be topped with your favorite frosting recipes.
Vegan Chocolate Protein Donuts Recipe
22. Peanut Butter Cup Protein Donuts
How can we resist the chocolate peanut butter combo? These are made with peanut butter cup protein powder, creating a nutritious and delicious donut. Perfect for a quick and healthy snack. These scrumptious donuts are a must-try!
Peanut Butter Cup Protein Donuts Recipe
23. Yeast Donuts with Pink Sprinkles
Food Fitness by Paige's yeast donuts with pink sprinkles are a fun and festive treat made with coconut butter and a whey protein blend. These donuts are perfect for a healthier version of a classic donut.
Yeast Donuts with Pink Sprinkles Recipe
24. Chocolate Glazed Protein Donuts
Fit as a Mama Bear's protein donuts feature a smooth batter made with whey protein, almond flour, and unsweetened applesauce. These donuts are light, fluffy, and packed with 10 grams of protein to keep you energized throughout the day.
Chocolate Glazed Protein Donuts Recipe
25. Quest Samoa-Inspired Protein Donuts
This recipe for Quest Samoa-inspired protein mini donuts is my favorite protein donut recipe. I created these mini donuts with Quest vanilla protein, and the best part is the caramel layer made from mashed dates. It's a longer ingredient list than most of my recipes, but there are lots of layers to this deliciousness! These donuts feature a rich chocolate glaze and a coconut topping, delivering a healthy take on the classic Samoa cookie. They're perfect as a high protein, guilt-free indulgence!
Quest Samoa-Inspired Protein Donuts Recipe
26. Vanilla Protein Packed Donuts with Maple Glaze
Perfect to satisfy your donut cravings, these Vanilla Protein Packed Donuts with Maple Glaze are easy to make, high protein, and gluten free!
Vanilla Protein Packed Donuts with Maple Glaze Recipe
27. Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts with Protein
Soft and delicious Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts with Protein! Made with erythritol (not sugar) for a low carb, gluten free treat!
Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts with Protein Recipe
Since coffee is perfect with donuts, you may enjoy this post on the best protein powder for coffee.
For more delicious high protein recipes, have a look at our protein desserts collection. Your favorite desserts, all packed with protein! And this collection of protein desserts to warm up your winter. YUM.
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