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    Home > Blog > Protein Desserts > Protein Donuts

    Vanilla Protein Packed Donuts with Maple Glaze

    Updated: Sep 17, 2022 · Published: Jun 22, 2015 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    A super-easy recipe for so much deliciousness! These Vanilla Protein Packed Donuts with Maple Glaze are packed with protein and flavor!

    straight on view of a pile of mini donuts that are vanilla protein cake donuts with glaze
    Vanilla Protein Packed Donuts with Maple Glaze

    The recipe is easy! No eggs to crack or difficult steps. Just mix all the dry ingredients, add the applesauce, get it into the donut pan, and bake for about 8 minutes. Once the donuts cool, you'll dip them in the glaze.

    The easiest way to get the batter neatly into the mini donut pan is to pipe it using a ziplock bag. I've made a quick video to show you how:

    Depending on how hard you squeeze the batter, you may end up with less than 12 mini donuts. My first batch made 12, but when I made the video I only had 10 ½. So keep that in mind as you go. You can always use a spoon to redistribute the batter before you bake.

    I suggest a silicone mini donut pan for this batter, as it would likely stick to a metal pan (even if you spray it). And here is a link to a dough scraper like mine.

    Give these Vanilla Protein Packed Donuts with Maple Glaze a try! Your taste buds will thank you!

    Recipe

    straight on view of a pile of mini donuts that are vanilla protein cake donuts with glaze

    Vanilla Protein Packed Donuts with Maple Glaze

    Andréa
    Makes 12 mini donuts (4 servings).
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 18 minutes mins
    Servings 4

    Ingredients

    Donut batter

    • ½ cup natural vanilla whey protein 48g
    • 1 tablespoon coconut flour 7g
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder 2.5ml
    • a dash of ground nutmeg
    • ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce 74g

    Glaze

    • 4 teaspoons maple syrup 20ml
    • 4 teaspoons coconut oil melted (20ml)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
    • Mix dry ingredients to combine.
    • Add applesauce and mix well.
    • Spoon or pipe into a silicone mini donut pan.
    • Bake for about 8 minutes, and check to see if the donuts are firm. If not, check every minute and remove from oven as soon as the donuts are firm.
    • Let the donuts cool to room temperature, then remove from pan and place on a parchment-lined dish or tray.
    • Place in freezer for a few minutes as you mix the glaze ingredients.
    • Remove donuts from freezer. Using a fork, dip each in the glaze and place back on the parchment-lined tray.
    • Set in freezer for a few more minutes to let the glaze set.
    • Enjoy! Store in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    A note about substitutions: because each type of protein powder has a distinct flavor and texture when baked, I would not try substituting different types of protein powders (other than whey protein) in this recipe. See my Recipe Basics video for examples of what goes wrong when you use the wrong protein powder.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3mini donuts | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g
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    Comments

    1. Andréa says

      June 16, 2016 at 1:28 am

      Hi Amy,
      Glad to hear you modified it to work for you! Different protein powders bake differently and some can be more drying than others. I'm glad you adapted it! And thanks for writing in!
      :)
      Andréa

    2. Amy says

      June 15, 2016 at 11:41 am

      I doctored this a little cause it was so dry even with the applesauce. I added one egg white and a smidge of melted butter(like 1/4 tab) came out great!

    3. Andréa says

      October 09, 2015 at 2:19 pm

      Absolutely! That's a great idea! Applesauce is generally sweeter, though, so you might want to add some sweetener.
      Thanks for the great idea, Emily! :)

    4. Emily says

      October 09, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Do you think I could sub the applesauce for pumpkin puree for a fall version? :)

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