Have you still not tried Empowrd’s gluten free donut mix yet? Because, seriously, just do it. I eat donuts no fewer than two at a time, so having macro-friendly donuts is a must in my world. And tis the season to get pepperminty, so I decided it was time for chocolate peppermint donuts to make their way into this world (and my stomach).
Chocolate Peppermint Protein Donuts
Soft, chocolate donuts with a high protein glaze and peppermint sprinkles
I have not tested this recipe with any other protein powders or mixes, so I cannot guarantee the same results without using the ingredients listed below.
Ingredients
FOR THE DONUTS*1 bag of Empowrd gluten free protein donut mix
*1 ounce (2 TBS) Hershey’s dark cocoa
*1 large egg
*4 ounces (1/2 c) unsweetened applesauce
*1/2 tsp peppermint extract
*1/2 tsp vanilla extract
*1/2 c + 2 TBS water
FOR THE GLAZE
*30 grams Quest vanilla milkshake protein powder
*30 grams Lakanto powdered monkfruit
*Water to get a drizzly consistency (about 4 TBS)
*40 g peppermint sprinkles/baking chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 and grease a donut pan with cooking spray (can use a muffin tin if you don’t have a pan)
- Mix all donut ingredients well
- Carefully pour batter into the pan until each cavity is 3/4 full (I used a piping bag with the tip snipped to make this easier)
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until set and springy
- Let donuts cool on a cooling rack for 5 minutes while you make the glaze
- Mix Quest vanilla milkshake protein powder with Lakanto monkfruit. Add water to get a drizzly consistency (about 4 TBS)
- Once donuts have cooled 5 minutes, dip into glaze and top with sprinkles
Nutrition
Macros10 servings
118 cal/17 c/1.5 f/9.2 p per donut
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