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Home > Blog > Protein Desserts > Protein Donuts

Baked Donuts (Healthy, Keto, High Protein)

Updated: Sep 16, 2022 · Published: Mar 15, 2021 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Ever make a recipe and surprise yourself with just how good it comes out? That's what happened with these high protein baked donuts. "Wow!" I kept saying. You must try these! They are made with protein cake mix, and no yeast.

half of a glazed yellow cake donut with white drizzled icing on a white plate with a blue and white striped linen background and a plate with more donuts in the back
Glazed baked protein donuts made with Proteinfull Baking cake mix

I made them with Proteinfull Baking's Classic Yellow Cake Mix, which has 15g protein per serving. I added a dash of nutmeg (not optional!) and glazed them with a mix of coconut oil and confectioners erythritol. The icing drizzle on top is confectioners erythritol with water. So easy!

The added nutmeg really does help them taste like donuts, so I highly recommend using it.

I used this donut pan, but there seem to be many options on Amazon, especially in silicone.

Give these donuts a try, and let me know what you think!

Recipe

half of a glazed yellow cake donut with white drizzled icing on a white plate with a blue and white striped linen background and a plate with more donuts in the back

Baked Donuts (Healthy, Keto, High Protein)

Andréa Marchese
Makes 9 donuts
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Servings 9 donuts

Ingredients

Donuts:

  • 1 ⅓ cup Proteinfull Baking classic yellow cake mix 178g
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 7 tablespoons water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons oil or unsweetened applesauce

Glaze:

  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted (use refined for no coconut taste)
  • 2 tablespoons confectioner's erythritol sifted for best results

Icing:

  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon confectioner's erythritol sifted for best results
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325F.
  • Add nutmeg to dry cake mix, and mix to combine.
  • Add water, eggs, and oil (or applesauce). Mix until no lumps remain.
  • Spray the donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pour, pipe, or spoon batter into donut cavities in pan.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes if using a dark, non-stick pan (we made 6 donuts). Add a few minutes if using silicone pan. Subtract a few minutes if you are making 8 donuts.
  • Let donuts cool completely. Chill in refrigerator while making the glaze and icing
  • Prepare the glaze by mixing the melted coconut oil and confectioners erythritol.
  • Dip cooled donuts in glaze, turning over to cover the entire donut. Lay on a parchment lined tray and refrigerate to set.
  • Prepare icing by mixing water into confectioners erythritol. Once glaze is set on donuts, drizzle icing on top.
  • Enjoy! And store refrigerated.

Notes

The nutrition below is for using oil in the preparation of the cake batter. If using applesauce, the nutrition data is: Serving: 1donut | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 136mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbohydrates: 3g | Erythritol: 13g

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 136mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbohydrates: 2g | Erythritol: 13g
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