Low Carb Protein Donut

Low Carb Protein Donut

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Whether as a guilt-free breakfast or a post-workout snack, these protein donuts offer a mouthwatering, low-carb solution to satisfy your cravings.

This recipe was created by the talented Carolyn, known for some of the most amazing low carb recipes today. For detailed instructions click here. 

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • Donuts
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil (or melted butter… not hot)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup unflavored whey protein powder (protein isolate preferred)
  • ½ cup Swerve Granular
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 4 tablespoon water
  • Frosting
  • 2 ounces cream cheese well softened
  • 2 tablespoon butter well softened
  • ¼ cup Swerve Confectioners
  • 2 to 3 tablespoon heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • keto sprinkles if desired

Instructions

Donuts:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease 8 slots in a donut pan.
  2. In a big bowl, mix together yogurt, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until it's well blended.
  3. Add almond flour, whey protein, sweetener, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until it's smooth. Add water gradually until you get a thick but pourable batter.
  4. Pour the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the tops feel firm when touched. Allow them to cool in the pan.

Frosting:

  1. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until it's super smooth. Mix in the powdered sweetener.
  2. Gradually add cream until you have a spreadable consistency. Then, mix in vanilla extract.
  3. Spread this frosting over the cooled donuts.
  4. If you like, add some sugar-free sprinkles for an extra touch!

Notes

Storage instructions:

  • Keep the frosted donuts at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
  • If you'd like to save them for later, you can freeze the donuts either frosted or unfrosted for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1 donut
Amount Per Serving Calories 248Total Fat 19.5g gCarbohydrates 4.7ggFiber 1.5g gProtein 11.5gg
© Laihiri Joseph
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert
Created by the talented Carolyn, known for some of the most amazing low carb recipes. For detailed instructions on this delightful creation, you can find the recipe at:  https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/protein-donuts/#recipe