Here’s a soft, fluffy, and sweet High-Protein Blueberry Donuts recipe 🍩💪 — perfect for breakfast or a post-workout treat. They’re baked (or air-fried) for a lighter, healthier version but still taste indulgent.
🫐 High-Protein Blueberry Donuts
💪 Protein Boost Strategy
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Protein powder in the batter
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Greek yogurt for moisture + protein
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Egg whites to boost protein without adding fat
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Optional cottage cheese for extra creaminess
📝 Ingredients (Makes 8 Donuts)
Dry Ingredients:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
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2 large eggs
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½ cup egg whites (about 4)
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt
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2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
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¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Optional Glaze:
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¼ cup Greek yogurt
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1–2 tbsp powdered sweetener
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1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a donut pan lightly with oil or butter.
2️⃣ Mix Dry & Wet Ingredients
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In a bowl, whisk flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, and melted coconut oil.
3️⃣ Combine & Fold
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Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry until smooth.
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Gently fold in blueberries (don’t overmix to prevent crushing them).
4️⃣ Bake
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Spoon batter into donut pan (fill ~¾ full).
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Bake 15–18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool 5 minutes in pan, then remove to a wire rack.
5️⃣ Optional Glaze
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Mix Greek yogurt, sweetener, and vanilla.
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Drizzle over cooled donuts.
🔥 Approximate Macros (Per Donut, 8 total)
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Protein: 12–15g
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Calories: 150–170
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Carbs: 18–20g
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Fat: 4–6g
🚀 Extra Protein Boost
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Add ¼ cup cottage cheese to wet ingredients
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Top with 1 tbsp almond butter per donut
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Fold in 2 tbsp chia or flax seeds
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Use high-protein chocolate chips instead of some blueberries
