Red Velvet Protein Donuts
Have you ever craved a donut but want it to be healthy? These red velvet protein donuts are delicious and also nutritious! They are high in protein from the protein powder and greek yogurt. They are refined sugar free and gluten free! Enjoy this nutritious snack that can also be considered a dessert.
The Ingredients You Will Need…
- 2 Cups Oat Flour
- 1/2 Cup Chocolate Protein Powder
- 2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tbs Vanilla
- 1 Cup Greek Yogurt (Vanilla)
- 2/3 Cup Milk*
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
- 1-2 Tbs Red Food Dye
- 1 Tbs Cooking Spray
- 1/4 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips, to garnish
- 1/4 Cup Raspberries, to garnish
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt (Plain or Vanilla)
- 1/2 Cup Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
Protein Powder
These donuts are high in protein due to the protein powder (and greek yogurt). I used the Vega chocolate protein powder for this recipe. Feel free to use whatever chocolate protein powder you have or prefer. Make sure to use a good quality protein- since red velvet relies on a rich chocolatey flavour.
I would recommend not skipping this step since it provides the protein and the chocolatey flavour in the donuts.
Donut baking molds
These protein donuts are baked rather than fried to keep them healthier. I used this type of donut baking mold. It is 3×4 donuts and I sprayed mine lightly with some cooking spray. I filled the batter about 1/2-3/4 full.
I really love thee donut baking molds. You can literally just out cake batter in them and make “cakey donuts”.
Method
Step 1:
Whisk the dry ingredients in a bowl and the wet mixture in a separate bowl. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together to form a batter.
Step 2:
Pipe the batter into the baking donut molds. Bake at 350 degrees for about 18-20 minutes.
Step 3:
Make the cream cheese “frosting” and dip each donut into the cream cheese frosting.
Step 4:
Garnish the donuts with mini chocolate chips and raspberries if you prefer. Enjoy! 🙂
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups Oat Flour
- 1/2 Cup Chocolate Protein Powder
- 2 Tbs Cocoa Powder
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tbs Vanilla
- 1 Cup Greek Yogurt (Vanilla)
- 2/3 Cup Milk*
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
- 1-2 Tbs Red Food Dye
- 1 Tbs Cooking Spray
- 1/4 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips, to garnish
- 1/4 Cup Raspberries, to garnish
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt (Plain or Vanilla)
- 1/2 Cup Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a bowl mix the wet ingredients together: greek yogurt, milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla and red food dye. Whisk together until no lumps appear. Depending on the type of foo dye you use you may need to use more or less than 1-2 Tbs; add enough until the wet mixture is a bright red colour.1 Tbs Vanilla, 1 Cup Greek Yogurt (Vanilla), 2/3 Cup Milk*, 2 Eggs, 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup, 1-2 Tbs Red Food Dye
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl: oat flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Mix well together.2 Cups Oat Flour, 1/2 Cup Chocolate Protein Powder, 2 Tbs Cocoa Powder, 1 Tsp Baking Powder, 1/2 Tsp Salt
- Spray cooking spray on non-stick donut baking pans. Pour the donut batter into each donut mold about 1/2 to 3/4 full. This should make about 22 donuts (3" in diameter). Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.1 Tbs Cooking Spray
- Meanwhile the donuts bake, in a small bowl add softened cream cheese, greek yogurt, vanilla extract and maple syrup. Whisk well until no lumps appear.1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt (Plain or Vanilla), 1/2 Cup Cream Cheese,, 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract, 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
- Once the donuts are cooled it is time to decorate. Dip each donut into the cream cheese "frosting" then sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and chopped raspberries. You can serve them right away or they will last in the fridge for 5 days. Enjoy 🙂1/4 Cup Raspberries,, 1/4 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips,
