High Protein Cinnamon Protein Donuts
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oat flour (or blended rolled oats)
- 2 scoops vanilla whey or casein protein powder
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional glaze: 2 tbsp powdered sweetener mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon and a splash of milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a non-stick donut pan with cooking spray or a small amount of coconut oil to ensure the donuts pop out easily after baking.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Ensure there are no large clumps of protein powder for a consistent batter.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the donuts tough.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full. You can also use a piping bag or a plastic bag with the corner cut off for a cleaner finish.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, whisk together the optional glaze ingredients and drizzle over the donuts. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top for a beautiful presentation.