High Protein Custard Donuts
Elevate your snack game with these irresistible High Protein Custard Donuts—perfect for anyone seeking a sweet treat with a nutritional twist! These fluffy donuts are made with protein-rich vanilla whey powder, giving them a soft, tender bite while boosting their protein content. Filled with a velvety, protein-packed vanilla custard, each bite is a delightful marriage of creamy indulgence and balanced nutrition. From the aromatic vanilla extract to the golden, fried-to-perfection exterior, every element is crafted for maximum flavor and satisfaction. Perfect for post-workout rewards or satisfying a midday sweet tooth, these donuts are finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, making them as beautiful as they are delicious. Quick to fry and irresistibly good, they're sure to become a household favorite for fitness enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Whey protein powder (vanilla flavor)
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 5 grams Salt
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 140 milliliters Whole milk
- 5 milliliters Vanilla extract
- 2 large Eggs
- 500 milliliters Canola oil
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 25 grams Cornstarch
- 250 milliliters Whole milk (for custard)
- 30 grams Vanilla protein powder
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whey protein powder, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan, add 140 ml of milk, and heat the mixture until it's warm but not hot.
Pour the milk and butter mixture into the dry ingredients, adding the vanilla extract and one whole egg, and mix into a dough.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the custard. Whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.
In a saucepan, heat 250 ml of milk and the vanilla protein powder until just boiling.
Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat while stirring until it thickens.
Remove from heat, cover with plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming, and cool in the refrigerator.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to a thickness of about 1 cm.
Cut circles using a donut cutter or a large glass. Let them rest for another 30 minutes.
Heat the canola oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F).
Fry the donuts in batches for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Drain the donuts on a paper towel-lined plate.
Use a piping bag fitted with a nozzle to fill each donut with the chilled custard.
Lightly dust the filled donuts with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 558.6 g | 716% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.7 g | 374% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 119.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1144 mg | 381% | |
| Sodium | 2542 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 395.9 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.6 g | ||
| Protein | 128.1 g | 256% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.3 mcg | 41% | |
| Calcium | 1010 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1522 mg | 32% | |
*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.
