Chocolate Protein Donuts
Chocolate Protein Donuts are an easy and healthy option to satisfy your sweet tooth. You’ll never believe these delicious donuts are good for you!
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Servings: 12
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 scoops (44 grams) chocolate whey protein powder
- 4 Tablespoons Confectioners sweetener (I use Monk Fruit Confectioners sweetener)
- 6 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
Frosting
- 2 ounces Light cream cheese softened
- 2 Tablespoons Light chocolate syrup
- 1 scoop (33 grams) chocolate whey protein powder
- 1 ½ Tablespoons sugar-free chocolate pudding mix
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two (6-count) donut pans with non-stick spray.Add flour, chocolate protein powder, confectioners sweetener, cocoa powder and baking powder to a large bowl. Whisk to combine the dry ingredients.
- Add the egg whites, pumpkin and applesauce to the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, gently stir until just combined. (Try not to over-mix.)Carefully spoon the batter into the greased donut cavities about ⅔ of the way full. (Don’t overfill.)Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely and then remove from the donut pan.
Frosting
- Blend together all frosting ingredients until smooth. If frosting is too thick, you can thin it with a little fat free milk.Frost cooled donuts then top each donut with a pinch of rainbow sprinkles. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition information is for one donut with frosting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1donut | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g
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