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Birthday Cake Protein Donuts Recipe

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  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 donuts 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Delight in these Birthday Cake Protein Donuts, a fun and nutritious treat perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply satisfying your sweet tooth in a healthier way. Made with vanilla protein powder, oat flour, and a creamy vanilla yogurt glaze, these donuts combine the flavors of a classic birthday cake with the benefits of added protein. They are baked to perfection, topped with colorful sprinkles, and offer a satisfying texture without the guilt of traditional donuts.

Ingredients

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For the Donuts:

  • 2 scoops (60g) vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles
  • 1 1/2 cups oat flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup vanilla almond milk
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons cake batter extract

For the Glaze:

  • 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla almond milk
  • Sprinkles, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature while you prepare the batter.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla protein powder, baking powder, salt, sprinkles, and oat flour. Whisk thoroughly until well mixed and aerated.
  3. Add wet ingredients and blend: Add the egg, vanilla almond milk, plain yogurt, and cake batter extract to the dry ingredients. Use a hand mixer on high speed to blend everything together until the batter is smooth and consistent.
  4. Prepare for baking: Transfer the smooth batter to a piping bag or a large Ziploc bag with the tip cut off to easily pipe the batter into the donut molds.
  5. Fill the donut pan: Grease a donut pan lightly to prevent sticking. Pipe the batter evenly into the donut molds, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
  6. Bake the donuts: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Once baked, remove from the oven and let the donuts cool completely in the pan.
  7. Prepare the glaze: While the donuts cool, whisk together the vanilla yogurt, 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla almond milk in a medium bowl. Adjust sweetness if desired by adding a sweetener of choice.
  8. Glaze and decorate: Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the prepared glaze, allowing any excess to drip off. Immediately sprinkle extra sprinkles over the glaze for a festive finish. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • Oat flour can be substituted with almond flour for a gluten-free option.
  • Ensure the donuts have completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • Use a cake batter extract for authentic birthday cake flavor; vanilla extract can be used if unavailable but flavor will be less pronounced.
  • Store glazed donuts in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat slightly before serving if desired.
  • These donuts are best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: protein donuts, birthday cake donuts, healthy donuts, baked donuts, vanilla protein powder, oat flour donuts, low fat donuts, protein breakfast

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