MAPLE GLAZED PROTEIN DONUTS

If you're anything like us, these Maple Glazed Protein Donuts are the first ones we reach for! There's something about a classic cake donut smothered in rich maple glaze that we can't say "no" to. Luckily, there's no reason to resist with this macro-friendly version! These donuts are balanced in carbs, protein, and fats, and just so happen to be gluten free too. 

NOTES: You can substitute half a cup (60 grams) of gluten free baking flour or all purpose flour for the coconut flour if you don't have it. Feel free to swap the unsweetened applesauce for pumpkin for even more fall flavor! For lower fat, you can swap the whole egg for two egg whites, or omit the buttery spread in favor of more applesauce or pumpkin. We used Earth Balance Omega 3 spread, but you can also use unsalted or light butter. 

Maple Glazed Protein Donuts

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (60g) Metabolic Nutrition Protizyme in Butter Pecan

1/4 cup coconut flour

3 tbsp. gluten free baking flour 

1/3 cup calorie-free granulated sweetener

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt (optional)

1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 large whole egg

1 tbsp. buttery spread, melted (optional)

Glaze:

6 tbsp. calorie-free powdered sweetener (like Swerve Confectioner's)

2 tbsp. maple syrup

1 tbsp. buttery spread, melted (or coconut oil)

1/8 tsp. pure vanilla extract 

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. 

Whisk together dry ingredients (through salt) in a medium mixing bowl.

Add wet ingredients (through melted buttery spread) and mix until a thick batter forms. 

Spoon batter into a baggie, seal it, and cut off one corner (slightly smaller than the width of your donut well). Squeeze batter into a well-greased donut pan.

Bake donuts in your preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until set to the touch.

While the donuts cool, combine glaze ingredients until smooth and glossy.

Arrange donuts on a cooling rack or plate and spread glaze/frosting over top. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Enjoy!

Leftover donuts will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for at least a week. 

Calories (per donut, including optionals): 140kcal, Fat: 5.4g, Sat fat: 1.9g, Carbs: 13g*, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Protein: 10g, Sodium: 212mg