
Pump Up Your Protein Game with These Delicious Gluten-Free Donuts!
These simple protein donuts are a perfect way to start your day with a delicious and healthy treat! Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients, including gluten-free almond flour, peanut butter protein powder, and unsweetened almond milk, these donuts are both gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a great option for anyone with dietary restrictions. The addition of protein powder ensures that each donut is packed with nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day.
But don’t let the healthy ingredients fool you- these donuts are seriously delicious! The chocolate icing adds just the right amount of sweetness, while the unsweetened applesauce and almond milk keep the texture moist and fluffy. Plus, with just a few easy steps, you can whip up a batch of these tasty treats in no time.
Whether you enjoy them as a morning snack or as a post-workout recovery meal, these protein donuts are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping you on track with your fitness goals. So why settle for boring, tasteless protein bars when you can indulge in these mouth-watering, protein-packed donuts? Try them today and see for yourself how delicious and satisfying healthy eating can be!
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder (I used peanut butter protein powder)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Dark chocolate for icing
- Sprinkles
- Caramel

To offer some substitute ingredients for this recipe, here are a few options:
- Flour: You can substitute it with other gluten-free flours such as rice flour, gluten-free oat flour, or coconut flour. Keep in mind that the texture and flavor of the donuts may be slightly different depending on the flour you use.
- Protein Powder: Vanilla whey protein powder is a good substitute or different flavour of protein powders, such as chocolate or strawberry.
- Sweetener: Instead of honey, you can use other sweeteners such as maple syrup, coconut sugar, or agave nectar.
- Milk: If you don’t have unsweetened almond milk, you can substitute it with any other plant-based milk, such as soy milk, coconut milk, or oat milk. Regular dairy milk will work if you’re not dairy-free.
- Egg: If you’re vegan or don’t eat eggs, you can substitute it with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water) or a chia egg (1 tablespoon chia seeds + 3 tablespoons water). Keep in mind that the texture and taste of the donuts may be slightly different depending on the egg substitute you use.
SIMPLE PROTEIN DONUTS
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almond Flour
- ½ cup protein powder
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1 cup Melted Dark Chocolate
- Sprinkles
- Caramel
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan with coconut oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, applesauce, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the donuts comes out clean.

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