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Caramel Mocha Protein Donuts

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Caramel Mocha Protein Donuts are soft, low-calorie, high-protein donuts infused with chocolate and coffee flavors, topped with a mocha icing and drizzled with caramel syrup. Each donut packs 14g of protein and only 99 calories—perfect for a healthy, indulgent snack.

Ingredients

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  • Mocha Cake Donuts:
  • 2 scoops (64g) vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup (28g) coconut flour
  • 2 tbsp Swerve Confectioners or 0-calorie sweetener
  • 2 tbsp (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp (30g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 4 tbsp (60g) brewed coffee, chilled
  • Mocha Icing:
  • 3 tbsp (45g) brewed coffee, chilled
  • 1 scoop (32g) vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tbsp Swerve Confectioners or 0-calorie sweetener
  • 1 tbsp (5g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Caramel Drizzle:
  • 1–2 tbsp Walden Farms Caramel Syrup (as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and spray a donut pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a bowl, mix all dry donut ingredients: protein powder, coconut flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
  3. Add the egg, applesauce, and chilled coffee. Stir until smooth and batter-like.
  4. Spoon the batter into the donut pan, smoothing the tops and cleaning off any excess.
  5. Bake for 6–8 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake to avoid dryness.
  6. While baking, mix all icing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  7. After baking, let donuts cool for 2–3 minutes, then remove them from the pan.
  8. Dip donuts into icing or spoon icing over the top.
  9. Drizzle caramel syrup over the iced donuts. Optionally, top with chocolate sprinkles.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake—these donuts can dry out easily.
  • For a fluffier texture, replace applesauce with another egg.
  • To reduce calories further, use 1.5 scoops of protein powder and add 1 tbsp extra coconut flour for more tenderness.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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