Say hello to the fall treat you’ll want on repeat: Apple Pie Protein Donuts! This recipe infuses the comforting flavor of apple pie into a protein-boosted donut. And guess what? They’re only 169 calories but have 11 grams of protein (and only 23 grams of carbs,) so yes, you can have your donut and eat it too! Enjoy them at breakfast, post-workout, snack or dessert and store the rest for later in the week.
Apple Pie Protein Donuts
Makes 6 donuts
Per donut: 169 CALS | 11P | 23C | 5F
Ingredients:
Apple Pie Donuts:
1/2 c (60g) all-purpose flour
1/2 c (60g) graham cracker crumbs
2 scoops (68g) vanilla protein powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp apple pie spice
1 c (255g) sugar-free apple pie filling
1 large egg
Glaze:
3 tbsp (27 g) Swerve Confectioners
1 tsp apple pie spice
1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
1 oz pecan pieces or finely chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F and spray a donut pan or silicone donut molds with cooking spray.
2. Add all the apple pie donuts ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until you have a smooth batter.
3. Transfer the donut batter to the donut pan. The recipe should fill a 6-donut pan almost to the brim. Wipe away any excess.
4. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the donuts are cooked through.
5. While the donuts are in the oven, mix the Swerve, apple pie spice, and almond milk in a small bowl. Optional: add the mixture to a piping tool or resealable bag with a corner snipped to drizzle the glaze.
6. After the baked donuts have briefly cooled, transfer them to a wire rack or plate to cool. Add the glaze and top with chopped pecans (before the glaze sets). Enjoy!
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