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Protein Donuts - Baked With Greek Yogurt

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5%) – adds moisture, protein, and tang.
  • 2 large eggs – for structure and richness.
  • 1/3 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk) – loosens the batter.
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (light olive, canola, or avocado) – keeps donuts soft.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – flavor boost.
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup granulated sweetener (sugar, coconut sugar, or a 1:1 zero-calorie sweetener) – adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend) – for structure.
  • 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored whey or plant-based) – adds protein and body.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder – lift.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda – reacts with yogurt for rise.
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt – balances sweetness.
  • Optional spices: 1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
  • Optional toppings: dark chocolate chips, crushed freeze-dried berries, chopped nuts, or a light glaze.

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard donut pan or mist with cooking spray.
  2. Mix wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, eggs, milk, oil, vanilla, and sweetener until smooth. No lumps of yogurt should remain.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and any spices. Break up clumps of protein powder with a whisk or sift if needed.
  4. Combine gently. Add dry ingredients to wet. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small streaks are fine.
  5. Fill the pan. Spoon or pipe batter into the donut wells, filling each about 3/4 full. If using chocolate chips or nuts, fold them in before filling.
  6. Bake. Bake 10–12 minutes, or until donuts spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool. Let donuts rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Cool fully if glazing.
  8. Finish. Enjoy plain, dust with cinnamon, or glaze lightly. For a simple glaze, whisk 1/2 cup powdered sugar (or powdered sweetener) with 1–2 tablespoons milk and a splash of vanilla. Dip cooled donuts and set on a rack to firm.