5-Minute High-Protein Donuts

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour
• 1 egg
• 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop protein powder (The source specifies approximately 17 g protein per scoop; scoop weight varies by brand.)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 bar Lindt 70% cacao chocolate (Melted; the source does not specify the full bar weight, so nutrition is estimated using approximately 50 g chocolate.)
• cooking spray (Use enough to lightly coat the silicone donut mold.)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the oat flour, egg, unsweetened almond milk, nonfat Greek yogurt, protein powder, baking powder, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl. Stir until the batter is smooth and evenly combined, with no visible dry pockets.

2. 2

   Lightly spray a silicone donut mold with cooking spray, coating the wells and especially the edges so the cooked donuts release easily.

3. 3

   Divide the batter evenly among the donut wells. Do not overfill them, since the batter will expand as it cooks.

4. 4

   Microwave the filled mold for 5–6 minutes, or until the donuts are set and no longer wet in the center. Microwave power varies, so begin checking at 5 minutes and add time if needed.

5. 5

   Allow the donuts to stand briefly, then carefully remove them from the mold. Melt the 70% cacao chocolate until smooth.

6. 6

   Dip the donuts lightly into the melted chocolate or drizzle the chocolate over them. Place them on parchment paper.

7. 7

   Let the chocolate set and the donuts cool. For faster cooling, place them in the refrigerator for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

The stated nutrition is approximately 145 calories, 9 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates, and 5 g fat per donut, for six donuts total. Actual nutrition will vary with the protein powder and the size of the chocolate bar. Use a microwave-safe silicone mold and handle it carefully when removing it, as it may be hot.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• breakfast
• snack
• high-protein
• microwave
• quick
• chocolate
• vegetarian