Peppermint Hot Chocolate Protein Donuts
Servings: 6
Calories: 163kcal
Ingredients
- 1 scoop Cellucor Molten Chocolate whey protein
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tbsp granulated Monkfruit sweetener (sub coconut sugar for paleo friendly)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tbsp coconut milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp Cellucor Whipped Vanilla whey protein
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes for topping
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix all dry donut ingredients, then add wet donut ingredients and mix until well combined. Pour evenly into 6 donut cavities.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into donuts comes out clean. Remove from donut pan to cool.
- While donuts are cooling, heat white chocolate chips and coconut oil for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until melted. Stir until smooth, then slowly add whey protein and whisk until smooth. Add peppermint extract and whisk until smooth. Pour into shallow bowl.
- Dip donut tops into melted chocolate (or spread it on with a frosting spatuland sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 122mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g