Guilt-Free Cake Donuts
Satisfy your sweet tooth the protein whey
A sweet tooth a day keeps the weight loss away.
That’s the mantra I wish my doctor said to me many years ago, instead of trying to convince me to eat a gosh darn apple. It wasn’t my lack of eating fibrous fruits that had me out of shape, but rather my unwavering desire for those pesky sweets. Moments like snacking on a piece of chocolate after dinner or grabbing a slice of cake from the breakroom appeared to be tiny indulgences.
While they definitely seemed like harmless treats, the cumulative effect was far from negligible. Take the blueberry muffin, for example. I would often stare at it in the coffee shop, looking as if I was contemplating putting a ring on it. I asked myself what’s one muffin going to do? Kill me? Of course, being the super persuasive fellow that I am I convinced myself to eat it. Yet, eating that one muffin led to having more sweet treats throughout the week.
Many times after losing control with sweets, I would find myself having to face the results on the body scale. Surprisingly, I didn’t mourn the weight gain but regretted not taking action to prevent the outcome. As such, I tried everything from replacing sweets with fruits and limiting them to weekends, to avoiding them completely. Naturally, all those attempts failed and I eventually gave in because I wasn’t addressing the core issue. Wanting a dessert I could have any time without thinking about it.
That’s why I reworked one of my favorite sweets, donuts, to have fewer calories and more protein than typical donuts. Accompanying them are two different glazes and a frosting which includes a vanilla & chocolate glaze plus a higher protein lemon cottage cheese frosting. With a perfect mix of fluffy texture and sweet taste, you’ll be able to have both a satiating and satisfying dessert comparable to the real thing. So, instead of being taken on a rollercoaster ride of relentless sweet cravings, take control and crush those urges with this healthier option!
Here are some notes about this recipe:
Using a whey-casein protein powder for this recipe is a must. I used PEScience vanilla-flavored protein powder from Vitamin Shoppe.
If you’re sensitive to monk fruit, feel free to use another zero-calorie sweetener.
You can mix the egg whites in this recipe by hand, but it will take a while to get stiff peaks. I suggest mixing the egg whites with a hand mixer.
You’ll need to fold the egg whites into the batter for a fluffy texture. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to do it.
Reheat the donuts by putting them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
The macros below are for the donut without the glaze. The glaze should add anywhere from 20-40 additional calories.
As always, total calories and macros are at the bottom. Let’s dive into the recipe!
20G Protein Per Donut | 178 Calories | 25-30 Minutes | 6 Servings
RECIPE
Ingredient List
Donut Mix
1 cup whey-casein protein powder
1 cup all-purpose Flour
2 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
1/4 tsp xanthan gum
1/4 cup granular monk fruit sweetener
1/4 tsp salt
3 egg whites
1 1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp light butter, melted
Vanilla glaze:
2 tbsp light butter, melted
5 tbsp powdered monkfruit or zero-calorie sweetener
1 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate glaze:
56 g chocolate chips
2 tbsp cocoa powder
4 tbsp milk
5 tbsp powdered sugar
Water (for consistency)
Lemon cottage cheese frosting:
1/2 cup cottage cheese
2 tbsp reduced-fat cream cheese
5 tbsp powdered monkfruit or zero-calorie sweetener
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
Make The Dough 🥣
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F. Grease the donut pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the protein powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, xantham gum, powdered monkfruit, and salt.
Mix in the melted light butter and milk with the dry ingredients.
In a bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites for 2-3 minutes until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Carefully fold in the beaten egg whites, ensuring you don’t deflate them.
Bake Doughnuts 🍩
Place the donut pan in the oven for 2 minutes to preheat. Take it out of the oven. Using a spoon, gently add the batter into the donut molds.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
Let the donuts cool in the pan for a bit, then move them to a wire rack to cool.
Make the glaze(s) for the donuts by mixing the ingredients under any of the glaze lists above.
Dunk the donuts in your glaze of choice and enjoy!
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Marcus Matkins
Returning the love! Thanks for the like, and I love this recipe. There's so much you can do with egg whites + protein powder and xanthan gum (mmm, lava cake).