Peanut Butter Protein Donuts Recipe
These peanut butter protein donuts are even topped with a chocolate protein frosting! They're packed with protein and made with wholesome ingredients, so you can start your day energized and satisfied.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup PB2 any powdered peanut butter works
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
Chocolate Protein Glaze
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup PB2
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and spray the donut pan with cooking spray.
- Place all of the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix to combine.
- Add all of the wet ingredients, minus the coconut oil, into a separate bowl and mix to combine.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet. Once combined, whisk the coconut oil into the batter.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe it into the donut pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- While the donuts are cooling, make the glaze. Add the PB2, cocoa powder, and melted coconut oil to a bowl and stir to combine. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time to desired consistency.
- Dip the donuts into the chocolate and place back on the wire rack to harden.
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Notes
- We do not recommend substituting actual peanut butter for PB2.
- Bake time can vary by oven, donut pan, and altitude.
- Be sure not to leave the donuts in the donut pan for longer than 5 minutes after removing from the oven or they may over bake.
- If you don't have a donut pan, you can use a muffin tin.
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons PB2
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g