Double Chocolate Protein Donuts
These soft and cakey double chocolate donuts are packed with protein and only 89 calories each, making them a perfect low-calorie treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein, Low-Calorie
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 3/8 cup liquid egg whites (92 g) or 2 whole egg whites
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (120 g)
- 2 tbsp Swerve confectioners (or other zero-calorie powdered sweetener)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened applesauce (15 g)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (15 g)
- 1 serving fat-free cream cheese (32 g), room temperature (for frosting)
- 1 tbsp sugar-free chocolate syrup (15 g)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a donut pan with low-calorie cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, and Swerve until no lumps remain.
- Add the egg whites, canned pumpkin, and applesauce to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Evenly fill each donut cavity with the batter.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- While the donuts bake, beat the cream cheese, sugar-free chocolate syrup, and chocolate protein powder until creamy.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Dip each donut in the frosting, then place back on the rack to set.
Notes
For variations, try adding peanut butter or peppermint extract. Use plant-based ingredients for dairy-free options.