Pumpkin rightfully holds a lot of the spotlight this time of year. However, I think it’s about time to give it’s close running-mate a little bit of the stage. If we’re being honest, I would choose an apple crisp or pie over pumpkin
I love the tangy and sweet taste of apple. I also love the crisp texture of raw and the soft, gooey texture of baked apples. Unfortunately, eating apple crisp on a regular basis would make me feel sluggish, bloated, and give me crazy blood sugar crashes. That doesn’t mean I’m not enjoying the decadent taste of baked apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and buttery almonds. Instead, thanks to a few helpful Pinterest recipes like this and this, I come up with a delicious but also gluten-free, refined sugar-free, high-protein Apple Pie Protein Donuts recipe!
I love making a dozen of these donuts on Sunday meal prep to have for breakfast and snacks. They’re extremely easy to make and you probably have 90% of the ingredients in your pantry already. They are delicious dipped in coconut or almond milk, coffee, or warm herbal tea after dinner. And, they totally fit into your Life in Spandex Eat Guide!
Apple Pie Protein Donuts
Ingredients
Makes 8 donuts
4 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup almond flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
For a sweeter donut – 5 drops liquid Stevia
1/2 cup egg whites or 1 egg
1 tbsp melted coconut oil
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
Apple Topping
1 apple chopped
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp coconut oil
Preparation
- . Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine all of the donut dry ingredients in a medium bowl
and mixed until combined.
- Combine all of the donut wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Whisk until fully combined
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until completely mixed.
- Spray a donut pan
with coconut oil cooking spray. Pour batter into the tray.
- Bake donuts for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the donuts bake, put chopped apples, cinnamon, and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 2 to 5 minutes or until there’s liquid at the bottom and the apples are soft and fragrant.
- Take donuts out of the oven and top with apple topping when ready to eat.
LIS Servings per donut: 1 fat, 1/4 carb, 1/2 protein
this looks so good!! I have to tell my bestie about it, she loves baking desserts
xx
lau
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Yes share it please!! Donuts always taste better with friends 🙂
These donuts sound delicious. A perfect option for a hearty breakfast!
Thank you! Yes they keep me full during my busy mornings ?
I really need to buy a donut pan.
I support that!! 100% ?
Yum, these look so delicious! I love that they are packed with protein too!!
Thanks Angela!! They are sooo yummy
These look so tender and delicious! I’m sure these will become a favorite!
I’m sure too!! And they are 🙂
i need this for breakfast!
Had one this morning with my eggs and strawberries 🙂
These look so so good!!! Yummm
I love how healthy these are. I need to try them!
Yes you do! You’ll love how yummy they are too ?
YUM! I love it when protein meets a donut!
Right??!! Heaven in a bite 🙂
I love me some donuts! These look amazing
Who doesn’t?! Try them, they taste great too!
I haven’t made donuts in forever, but I’m definitely gonna have to try these out! *-*!
Dooo it! Then let me know how you like them ?
Hmm a healthy donut. I’ll have to give this a try. Thanks
You heard that right! You won’t regret it, promise.
Omg! They looks so cute and delicious!! yum!
Yumm! These look amazing! Definitely making them soon!!
Let me know how they turn out! I’ve definitely eaten 6 out the 8 already in 3 Days ??
these are a fun idea!
Thank you Deborah! They are so yummy too!
I love that there’s added protein!
Me too!! Makes it a wholesome snack or breakfast
These ingredients look amazing! Especially the protein! 😉
Thank you Laura! I like creating my own vegan blend on truenutrition.com ?
These look so yummy!! https://mylogicalliving.com/2017/11/20/ladies-tops-20-and-under/
Thank you Susie!! They taste just as good ?
These look super tasty and delicious! I have totally bookmarked this to make with my teenage kids.
Thank you Paul!! I hope you love them