Chocolate “Pronuts” (Protein Donuts)
“Pronuts”? Say what?!!
Those who are starting out a new nutrition journey seem to typically have one thing in common, they are looking for ways to increase protein! I love looking for a quick, tasty treat that keeps me on track and as a added bonus, contributes towards my protein goals. These “pronuts” or “protein donuts” do the trick and are great enjoyed as dessert or evening treat.
Chocolate Pronuts (Protein Donuts)
Makes 6 Donuts. Each Donut: 69 Calories; 1F/6C/11P
Ingredients
Pronut Base
- 30 grams Vanilla protein powder
- 30 grams Cocoa powder
- 12 grams Coconut flour
- 5 grams Sweetener of your choice
- 5 grams Baking powder
- 70 grams Plain, fat-free Greek yogurt
- 70 grams Unsweetened apple sauce
- 75 grams Egg whites
- 15 grams M&M Rainbow chips & or sprinkles(optional - nutritional information does not reflect this addition)
Protein Frosting
- 20 grams Vanilla protein powder
- 15 grams Cocoa powder
- 45 grams Plain, fat-free Greek yogurt
- 3 grams Sweetener of your choice
- Cold water to make consistency of frosting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Now add your dry donut ingredients into a bowl (except for your rainbow chips) and mix to avoid clumping. Do the same with your wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
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Combine dry with wet ingredients and mix until you have a thick batter like consistency. Add your rainbow chips into your batter and mix until evenly distributed.
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Take your donut pan (I have wilton 6 cavity one off amazon) and spray each donut mold with non stick butter spray. Add your batter evenly into all 6 molds. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Once done, pop out carefully and let cool for an hour or so on a cooling rack until they reach room temp.
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While those are cooling, make up your protein frosting by adding all the dry ingredients (except for rainbow chips) into a bowl and mixing. Then add cold water 10ml at a time and mix till you have a nice frosting like consistency. Add your 45g of Greek yogurt and mix well. Add to fridge to keep cool while donuts are cooling.
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Once donuts are cool, add your frosting, toppings and enjoy!