Protein donuts? Yes, please. Here’s how to make them.

By Sarah McNeal-Weaver

Nothing screams summer like a delicious morning donut.

But indulging in a sweet treat doesn’t always mean it’s bad for you.

This recipe for protein donuts will satisfy that sweet tooth without wrecking your diet.

WHAT YOU NEED

• 2/3 cup gluten free baking flour 

• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder 

• 2 tsp baking powder

• dash of salt and dash of cinnamon 

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• ¼ cup whole milk 

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla 

HOW TO MAKE IT

Combine dry ingredients, then blend in wet ingredients.

Put into a greased donut pan (or mini muffin tin).

Place in oven at 325 degrees for 10-12 minutes. 

Move to parchment paper and let cool for about 5 minutes. 

Make a quick glaze of powdered sugar and whole milk; dip donuts in and sprinkle.