Protein Cinnamon Berry Doughnuts (Print Version)
Fluffy, cinnamon-spiced doughnuts loaded with juicy berries and protein for a wholesome dessert or snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2/3 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
10 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
11 - 1/4 cup milk of choice
12 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Berries
14 - 3/4 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or chopped strawberries)
→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping (optional)
15 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
17 - 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a nonstick doughnut pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, protein powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a medium bowl, beat eggs. Add Greek yogurt, applesauce, milk, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Pour wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Using a spatula or spoon, gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold mixed berries into the batter to distribute evenly.
06 - Spoon batter into prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a doughnut comes out clean.
08 - Remove pan from oven and allow doughnuts to cool for 5 minutes. Transfer doughnuts to a wire rack to finish cooling.
09 - While doughnuts are slightly warm, use a pastry brush to coat each with melted butter, then sprinkle or dip into cinnamon sugar mixture.
10 - Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- High protein and satisfying
- Easy to make in under 30 minutes
02 -
- You can swap Greek yogurt for plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free doughnut.
- If using frozen berries, add them straight in without thawing to prevent excess moisture.
03 -
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure light, fluffy doughnuts.
- Add the berries at the end to keep them whole and distribute evenly.