Protein Donuts

Easy Protein Donut Recipe

I’ve shared a few healthy donut recipes over the years, like my Healthy Donuts with Peanut Butter & Chocolate, Lemon Poppy Seed Healthy Baked Donuts, and Baked Glazed Doughnuts. I love making easy and healthy donuts at home! Recently, you have all been loving recipes that add a little more protein (and so do I!), so I know that you’re going to LOVE these easy protein donuts!

Protein powder, almond flour, and Greek yogurt are all in the batter that mixes up in just a few minutes. They bake quickly, and once they are cooled you can glaze them or even smear them with a nut butter or Triple Berry Chia Seed Jam and enjoy! They’re SO GOOD!

You’ll love these High Protein Donuts

• SO FAST – Did you even know you could make healthy, homemade donuts in less than 30 minutes?
• Added protein – These donuts are a tasty way to bump up those protein grams for the day.
• Easy – Mix, bake, cool, glaze. That’s it. Seriously.
• Different – One of my favorite ways to stay consistent with healthy eating is to add new things occasionally. It helps me switch things up and not get bored with having the same things repeatedly.

You’ll Also Love: Maple Gluten-Free Donuts

Ingredients in Gluten-Free Protein Donuts

The healthy ingredients in these homemade donuts are easy to find and you’ll love how tasty they turn out! Here’s what you’ll need:

Protein Doughnut Batter

• Almond Flour – Use super fine, unbleached almond flour for this protein donut recipe. The texture will be a little denser than using all-purpose flour but light compared to courser ground almond flour. I also love almond flour in this Protein Cookie Dough.
• Protein Powder – You can use your favorite flavor and brand of protein powder for this recipe. The added protein makes these donuts filling and satisfying!
• Baking Powder, Salt, and Sugar
• Eggs – Eggs are the binder in this donut recipe! If you want to make this vegan or need an egg-free version, check below for my tips and instructions.
• Butter – You can swap this ingredient with coconut oil or vegan butter if you’d like.
• Maple Syrup and Vanilla – The maple syrup is a sweetener to the batter and the vanilla adds the flavor. You can swap the vanilla extract for another extract to change the taste if you’d like. Coconut extract and almond extract would both be delicious options.
• Greek Yogurt – Creamy and protein-packed, the plain Greek yogurt thickens the batter and adds even more protein to each donut.
• Milk – Use regular milk or any plant-based milk for this recipe!

Donut Glaze Ingredients

• Butter – The butter in the glaze helps it thicken and get firm as it sets up. You can swap it out with vegan butter if you want!
• Powdered Sugar – The superfine texture of powdered sugar means it dissolves quickly and completely into the milk and butter so your glaze will be silky smooth.
• Milk
• Vanilla
• Cocoa Powder – Adding cocoa powder to the base vanilla glaze recipe creates a great chocolate flavor!

How to Make This Protein Donuts Recipe

This recipe is so easy that my kids can easily jump in to help put it together. Here’s how to make protein donuts:

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the donut pans by greasing them. I love this spray.
2. Whisk together the wet ingredients, and then whisk in the dry ingredients.
3. Scoop the batter into the donut pans, bake, and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
4. Make the glaze by whisking together the ingredients.
5. Dip the cooled donuts and top with sprinkles or your favorite crunchy toppings.
6. Serve and Enjoy!

Protein Donut Vegan Substitutions

With just a few swaps, you can make these gluten-free protein donuts dairy-free and plant-based vegan! You’ll also love my Healthy Vegan Carrot Cake Donuts. Here are the substitutes you’ll need to make this recipe vegan:

• Protein Powder – Make sure the protein powder you choose to use is vegan. I love this brand.
• Eggs – Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein, flax egg substitutes are easy to make and full of healthy benefits. You can also use a vegan egg replacer!
• Butter – Use vegan butter or plant based butter instead of dairy-full butter. Its commonly found in the vegan section of your local grocery store.
• Milk – Any plant based milk will work! For the glaze, a thicker plant based milk will do better, like coconut, oat, or soy milk. You can use almond milk, it will just results in a thinner doughnut icing.
• Greek Yogurt – Coconut, soy, or almond yogurt would all be excellent substitutes for the Greek yogurt.

Storing Protein Doughnuts

Store Protein Donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 day, or in the fridge for 3-5. You can also freeze them! Just place them in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 1-2 months and thaw them at room temperature before enjoying them, then add the glaze.

More Healthy Breakfast Recipes

• Blended Overnight Oats
• Gluten-Free Lemon Raspberry Muffins
• Healthy Blueberry French Toast Casserole
• Homemade Gluten-Free Bagels
• Golden Glow Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie

More Protein-Packed Recipes

• Strawberry Protein Pop Tarts
• Protein Banana Bread
• Ninja Creami Snickers Protein Ice Cream
• Protein Cheesecake Recipe
• Protein Brownie Bites