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Keto Protein Donuts

Enjoy these delightful Keto Protein Donuts for a low-carb, high-protein breakfast treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromising your diet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Keto
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the donuts
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt The key for moist crumb.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup unflavored whey protein powder Vanilla or unflavored recommended.
  • 1/2 cup granular sweetener (erythritol recommended) Erythritol for minimal aftertaste.
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 to 4 tbsp water Add until batter is pourable.
For the frosting
  • 2 oz cream cheese Soften for better texture.
  • 2 tbsp butter Soften for better texture.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sweetener
  • 2 to 3 tbsp heavy cream Adjust for desired thickness.
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • keto sprinkles (optional) For decorative purposes.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease 8 wells of a donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Add almond flour, whey protein, sweetener, baking powder, and salt and whisk until smooth.
  4. Add water until you have a thick but pourable consistency.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter between the wells of the donut pan, filling to about three-quarters full.
  2. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the tops are firm to touch.
  3. Let cool in the pan.
Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Then beat in powdered sweetener and heavy cream until a spreadable consistency is achieved.
  3. Spread the frosting over the tops of the cooled donuts.
  4. Sprinkle with keto sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature with coffee. Store frosted donuts in the fridge for up to 4 days or unfrosted in the freezer for up to a month. Let unfrosted donuts thaw at room temperature before refreshing in the oven.