The Best Carrot Cake Protein Donuts - Healthy, Gluten Free & Sugar Free
Serves 615 mins prep20 mins cook
Truly the best Carrot Cake Protein Donuts that are healthy, gluten-free, low calorie and sugar-free! With almond flour and protein powder, and a protein cream cheese glaze, these carrot cake doughnuts are perfect for a low-carb breakfast or post-workout snack.
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0 Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 6-cavity donut pan (or use a silicon pan). 1 In a large, mix almond flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, cinnamon,nutmeg, baking powder and baking soda. 2 In another bowl, whisk applesauce, almond milk, egg and melted butter. 3 Add wet mix to dry and whisk until just combined.Don’t over mix the batter or the protein powder will make the batter tough. 5 Add the shredded carrots and gently fold the mix to form a batter. 6 Divide mixture evenly among donut pan cavities, filling about ¾ way up. 7 Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the donut comes out clean. 8 Let cool for 5 minutes and remove from pan.Transfer to a cooling rack to cool. Glaze: 11 In a bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, protein powder and milk. 12 Dunk donuts in glaze, shake off excess and set down on a cooling rack (dry side down).Use spatula to spread around if needed.View original recipe