Description
Soft, fluffy, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar, these easy baked high protein donuts are a healthier treat you can make at home with simple ingredients. They are baked instead of fried, packed with vanilla whey protein, and perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or a post-workout snack.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
1 1/2 cups milk, any type
2 eggs
2 tablespoons melted butter
for the coating
Olive oil spray
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine:
flour, vanilla whey protein powder, sugar, cinnamon
Whisk until evenly combined.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in: milk, eggs, melted butter
Mix until a smooth batter forms.
Do not overmix or the donuts may become dense.
Spray the donut pan with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
Pour the batter evenly into the donut molds.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–20 minutes or until just cooked through.
Air fry at 180°C for about 20 minutes until lightly golden and cooked in the center.
Remove the donuts from the pan and lightly spray them with olive oil spray.
Dip each donut into the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
Notes
Don’t overbake or the donuts can dry out
Use room-temperature eggs and milk
Whey protein gives the best texture
Spray generously before coating with cinnamon sugar
Fill donut pans about 3/4 full
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking, Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American