I love donuts. I always have it. But the typical variety from a bakery? They not only taste, they bump into it violently. I’m talking about sugar crashing, late afternoons, and macro bomb totals. So I decided to develop my own version: something light, sweet, full of protein, and actually satisfying. That’s how these vanilla cake protein nuts came to life.
They are soft, fluffy and made with ingredients that make me feel good, like raw organic whey protein (coded healthy helper $$!) and Nunatural’s Monk Fruit Stevia Sweeteners. Above all, they taste like the real thing. This recipe has become a regular in my kitchen, especially when I needed a treat that doesn’t derail the day.
Why make these protein nuts every week?
After trying something that felt like a dozen protein nut recipes, this is something I’m stuck. Here’s why:
It’s high in protein and actually tastes like a donut. Rather than dense bricks, I can naturally sweeten. Without sugar alcohol, it is gluten-free and easy to digest.
Check out all these boxes if you’re looking for a fitness trip, sugar reduction, or just a breakfast option.
I swear protein and sweetener combo
I’ve loved raw organic whey protein (code healthy helper saves $$!). Ultra Fine Organic Whey gives these donuts a soft, cakey texture, with neutral flavors pairing perfectly with almond flour.
To sweeten things without actual sugar, I’ll go with Nunaturals Monkfruit Stevia Monkfruit Sweetener. Without the strange aftertaste or cooling effect that some sweeteners have, it blends smoothly into both the batter and the glaze drug.
Healthy vanilla cake protein indana
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Healthy vanilla cake protein indana
For donuts:
½ cup Plain Greek yogurt (sweet-free)
2 Big egg
3 tablespoons Melted butter or coconut oil
1¼ cup Almond flour
½ cup Raw Organic Whey (Cord Healthy Helper saves $$!)
⅓ cup Nunaturals Monkfruit Stevia Sweetener (Code HealthyHelper saves $$!)
1 tsp Baking powder pinch salt
2 tbsp Water (adjusted as needed for consistency)
Ingredients of GL drugs:
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease the donut pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs and melted butter until smooth. In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, whey protein, sweetener, baking powder and salt. Mix until well mixed. Add the wet material to dry. Mix the water until a thick spoon batter forms. Spoon the batter evenly into the donut pan and smooth the top. Bake for 12-16 minutes or until toothpicks are clean and the tops are back a little. Let the donuts cool in bread for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. While chilling, mix cream cheese, melted butter, monk fruit sweeteners and vanilla extract to make the glaze. Once the doughnut has cooled completely, drizzle with glaze and finish with sprinkles if necessary.
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Best Texture Tips
Here we learned that baking time is very important. Please don’t overdo it. Please check with the 12-minute mark. If the batter feels excessively thick before baking, add a little more water or milk until it’s smooth. And make sure to cool them before glazing, otherwise you will cause a melting mess in your hands.
Fun flavour ideas
This base recipe is very flexible. you can:
Add cinnamon or pumpkin spices and stir with chocolate protein for a fall-inspired twisted chocolate donut version, stirring sugar-free chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or even crushed lyophilized berries
Sometimes I bake batter in a mini muffin can instead of a donut bread. That works the same way.
How to store and reheat them
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Also, if you skip glazes before storing, they freeze well. I like to have a microwave for about 10 seconds to soften it before eating. It will regain its fresh baked vibe in seconds.
Final Thoughts
These vanilla protein indums are my charm whenever I want something sweet but don’t want to sacrifice the feelings that follow. They are simple, macro-friendly, made with materials that work hard like me.
Whether you’re preparing for this week, grabbing what’s after workout, or wanting a better breakfast option, I think you love these just as much as I do. Try them out and let them know what happens to them. I want to hear what you’re thinking and see your spin on them!
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