High Protein Apple Cider Donuts
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these High Protein Apple Cider Donuts—a healthier twist on the classic fall treat! Bursting with real apple cider and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these donuts boast all the nostalgic flavors you love while being packed with a protein boost from vanilla protein powder and creamy Greek yogurt. Their perfectly tender, cake-like texture comes together with a simple batter, baked to golden perfection in just 12 minutes. A final touch of cinnamon-sugar coating adds a satisfying crunch to every bite. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or even post-workout treats, these easy-to-make donuts are a guilt-free way to savor the season's best flavors. Whether you're fueling up or indulging, these apple cider donuts are sure to become a fall favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups apple cider
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups vanilla protein powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 units large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup apple sauce
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon additional ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray or a dab of butter.
In a saucepan over medium heat, reduce the apple cider by simmering until it reduces to about 1/2 cup. This will take approximately 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract, apple sauce, and the reduced apple cider.
Fold in the Greek yogurt until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, gently mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean.
While the donuts bake, prepare the topping by mixing the granulated sugar and additional ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
When the donuts are done, let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Once cooled slightly, lightly brush each donut with a touch of melted butter and dip them in the cinnamon sugar topping, ensuring the entire donut is coated.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 64.9 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 532 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 2383 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.6 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 171.7 g | ||
| Protein | 90.4 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 700 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1324 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
