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high protein apple pie donuts

High Protein Apple Pie Donuts

Simple protein donuts topped with an apple pie glaze and pecans. 
4.89 from 9 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 protein donuts
Calories: 188kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

Apple Pie Donuts

  • 1/2 C 60g All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 C 60g Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 2 scoops 68g Protein Powder, vanilla
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Apple Pie Spice
  • 1 C 255g Sugar Free Apple Pie Filling, Duncan Hines Comstock (in baking aisle)
  • 1 large Egg

Apple Pie Donut Glaze

  • 3 Tbsp 27g Swerve Confectioners
  • 1 tsp Apple Pie Spice
  • 1 Tbsp Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1 oz Pecan Pieces or finely chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and spray a donut pan or silicone donut molds with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add all the apple pie donuts ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until you have a smooth batter.
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  • Transfer the donut batter to the donut pan. The recipe should fill a 6-donut pan almost to the brim. Wipe away any excess.
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  • Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the donuts are cooked through. 
  • While the donuts are in the oven, mix the Swerve, apple pie spice, and almond milk in a small bowl. Optional: add the mixture to a piping tool or resealable bag with a corner snipped to drizzle the glaze. 
  • After the baked donuts have briefly cooled, transfer them to a wire rack or plate to cool. Add the glaze and top with chopped pecans (before the glaze sets). Enjoy! 

Notes

  • Each donut has 5 Smart Points.
  • Macros for donuts and glaze only (no nuts): 157 calories, 11 grams of protein, 25 grams of carbs, 3 grams of fat per donut
  • Macros for donuts only (no glaze or nuts): 156 calories, 11 grams of protein, 20 grams of carbs, 3 grams of fat per donut

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g