These salted caramel apple donuts are a higher protein sweet treat, with reduced fat and sugar. 150 Calories and 20 g of protein per donut!
After many experiments, I finally created a baked donut recipe that balances the moist fluffy texture of a cake donut without the need for adding in a heap of butter and/or oil, and sugar. I used the oven to bake them, but suspect the air fryer would also work well.
The primary base of these salted caramel apple donuts is Salted Caramel flavor protein powder and unsweetened applesauce. Thy type of protein powder used is important for the texture. Whey makes too runny a batter, whereas casein does not heat well. Trutein (blend of whey, egg, and casein protein) always seems to work the best for any recipe requiring baking.
The donuts are sweet on their own and very tasty right out of the oven without any toppings. If you do ice these donuts, be sure to allow them to cool completely first!
Let me know if you enjoyed this recipe and what other donut flavors you are into!
These high protein donuts will cure any sweet tooth without the extra fat and sugar. Only about 150 calories per donut with 20g of protein.
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