Fluffy baked doughnuts with berries, cinnamon, and protein. Guilt-free, soft, and satisfying snack or dessert.
# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2/3 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
10 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
11 - 1/4 cup milk of choice
12 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Berries
14 - 3/4 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries, chopped)
→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping (optional)
15 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
17 - 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
# Method:
01 - Set oven to 350°F and lightly grease a nonstick doughnut pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until integrated.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add Greek yogurt, applesauce, milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing for optimal texture.
05 - Gently fold berries into the batter, distributing evenly.
06 - Spoon batter into prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow doughnuts to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
09 - If desired, brush warm doughnuts with melted butter and sprinkle or dip with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
10 - Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Store leftover doughnuts in an airtight container for up to two days.
