Description
Delight in these light and fluffy Lemon Protein Donuts, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a guilt-free treat. Made with almond flour, protein powder, and a zesty lemon glaze, these baked donuts combine wholesome ingredients with vibrant citrus flavors, delivering a healthy boost of protein and a refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Donuts
- 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons almond flour
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar or sugar alternative
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder (e.g. Clean Simple Eats)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Small pinch of salt
Glaze
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons plain dairy-free yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (for thinning glaze if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the donuts at the right temperature.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine all the donut ingredients. Using an electric mixer on medium/high speed, mix until the batter is fully blended, scraping down the sides as necessary to ensure an even mixture.
- Prepare Donut Pan: Grease a 6-hole donut pan thoroughly and spray lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Fill Donut Molds: Pour or pipe the batter evenly into the six donut molds to ensure uniform baking across all donuts.
- Bake Donuts: Bake the donuts for 15–17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake to keep them moist and tender.
- Prepare Glaze: While the donuts are baking, whisk together the plain dairy-free yogurt, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a small bowl to make the lemon glaze. If the glaze is too thick, thin it with 3 tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk.
- Cool Donuts: Once baking is done, allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 3–4 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack for full cooling.
- Glaze Donuts: After the donuts have cooled completely, spoon the prepared lemon glaze over each donut, ensuring even coverage.
- Optional Topping and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle additional lemon zest on top for extra citrus flavor, then enjoy your protein-packed lemon donuts!
Notes
- For a lower sugar version, use a sugar alternative like erythritol or stevia in place of coconut sugar.
- If you cannot find dairy-free yogurt for the glaze, use plain Greek yogurt if dairy is acceptable.
- Adjust thickness of the glaze by adding almond milk gradually to achieve the desired consistency for easy spreading.
- Store leftover donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- These donuts can also be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw completely before glazing.
- If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest slightly in the batter or glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Lemon Donuts, Protein Donuts, Gluten Free Donuts, Healthy Donuts, Baked Donuts, Almond Flour Donuts, Low Sugar Donuts
