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Gingerbread Protein Donuts

December 23, 2015

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 You know I had to do another protein donut recipe 🙂  If you enjoyed the blueberry donuts, you’ll love these Gingerbread Protein Donuts!  These gingerbread protein donuts are full of protein and deliciousness.  They’re the perfect treat for Christmas morning, or to help you get on track with your New Year’s resolutions!  The recipe is below- let me know what you think!

And don;t forget to use my code HAPPILYHUGHES for 25% off your AboutTime purchase! 

Gingerbread Protein Donuts

Gingerbread Protein Donuts
2015-12-23 04:21:00
Serves 8
A healthy and delicious donut recipe for the holidays!
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Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
50 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
50 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 cups whole wheat flour
  2. 2 scoops Chocolate AboutTime protein powder
  3. 1/4 cup flaxseed
  4. 2 tsp baking powder
  5. 1 tsp cinnamon
  6. 1 tbsp ginger
  7. 1 tsp cloves
  8. 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  9. Himalayan sea salt to taste
  10. 1 cup applesauce- Use the carrot applesauce from Trader Joes
  11. 3 egg whites
  12. 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp maple syrup
  13. 1/3 cup molasses
  14. 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  15. *Powdered sugar to decorate
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 and grease donut pan with coconut oil
  2. Pour wet ingredients into mixing bowl and whip until frothy: egg whites, maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract.
  3. Next, add the dry ingredients slowly while still stirring: whole wheat flour, protein powder, flaxseed, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and a pinch of sea salt.
  4. Mix until well combined, then pour the mixture into the donut pan. I found scooping the mixture out with a 1/4 cup and pouring it into each donut holder with a spatula works best with this sticky dough.
  5. Fill each donut 2/3 of the way.
  6. Place in oven and cook for 15-20 or until edges are slightly brown.
  7. Dust each with powdered sugar.
  8. Enjoy with your cup of coffee!
By Jessica Hughes
Happily Hughes https://happilyhughes.com/

Gingerbread Protein Donuts

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  1. Eryn says

    December 23, 2015 at 7:29 am

    I love all things gingerbread. These sound amazing!

  2. Tine says

    December 23, 2015 at 8:25 am

    These look so festive and Christmassy! never made donuts before but I will give these a try soon!

  3. Elle Spann says

    December 23, 2015 at 8:27 am

    how fun! pinning this right now!!
    elle
    Southern Elle Style

  4. Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says

    December 23, 2015 at 8:32 am

    Oooh yummy!! I’m all over gingerbread anything, and I have all the ingredients for these.. so I think I’ll need to give them a try!

  5. Whitney & Lindsay says

    December 23, 2015 at 8:52 am

    WOW! These look and sound amazing! Can’t wait to try this recipe. Merry Christmas!

  6. Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy says

    December 23, 2015 at 8:53 am

    Wowza! I’ll be swapping out the whole wheat flour for gluten free flour and making these stat!

  7. Presley @ Run Pretty says

    December 23, 2015 at 9:01 am

    OMG. Do you think they’ll let me leave work to go make these? 😉

  8. Linh {A Beautiful RAWR} says

    December 23, 2015 at 9:09 am

    Jessica, this looks delicious! Love that you threw some flaxseeds in here too 🙂 Gonna have to pin this and make it after we get back from out of town.
    -Linh

  9. Wendie says

    December 23, 2015 at 9:32 am

    These look fabulous!

  10. karen says

    December 23, 2015 at 10:05 am

    YUM… and protein packed too? Totally making these!! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!
    Karen | http://www.GlamKaren.com

  11. Anna says

    December 23, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Oh my word! These look absolutely amazing! Pinning right now 🙂 Happy holiday’s, girl! XO

    Anna
    alilyloveaffair.com

  12. Karin Rambo says

    December 23, 2015 at 11:25 am

    These look delicious! I really struggle to get enough protein in my diet so I’ll have to try these.

  13. Samantha @ The Haunted Housewife says

    December 23, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Yummy! It must be an optical illusion, but I had to do a double take because in the photo they look glittery! Maybe it’s too early in the day for me… lol. I LOVE your blog by the way! It’s gorgeous!

  14. Kristin says

    December 23, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    Mmmm these look delicious!

  15. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    December 23, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    I am not usually a donut person but these looks so good! I am a gingerbread person 🙂

  16. Lindsey says

    December 23, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    Oh my these look so delicious! I cannot wait to try them. Thanks for sharing this!

  17. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    December 23, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    YUM!!! These would be perfect on Christmas morning!

  18. Jenn says

    December 23, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    Those look great!

  19. MCM Mama Runs says

    December 23, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Yum! I want these. Wish you’d come over and make them for me. ;o)

  20. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    December 23, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    I’m so hungry right now…these look so good!

  21. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says

    December 23, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    These sound good! My family is into gingerbread treats for breakfast, so I’m sure they’d love this one.

  22. Natalie says

    December 24, 2015 at 3:12 am

    These look so delicious and I love that they have protein powder in them!!
    Thank you for sharing!

  23. Paula says

    December 24, 2015 at 4:12 am

    yum yum yum

  24. Amanda says

    December 24, 2015 at 11:13 am

    These look delicious! I love baking goodies!

    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

  25. carmy says

    December 24, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    These sound delightful! Perfect for the holidays!

  26. Ana says

    December 24, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    This looks so good! Thanks for sharing such an cool recipe | http://carmelapop.com

  27. Markita @ SweshFit says

    December 24, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    Love that you said to enjoy with coffee…that sounds like a perfect way to start the day.

  28. Mary Krosnjar says

    December 25, 2015 at 1:19 am

    YUMMM!!! These look sooooo delicious!

    Sportsanista

  29. Eryka says

    December 26, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Ummmm omg I need these!?

  30. Brooke Ellen says

    December 29, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    These look soooo GOOD!

    xoxo
    Brooke

  31. Diane says

    January 19, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    These gingerbread donuts look amazing! 😀

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