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Air Fryer Protein Donuts
Delicious and healthy protein donuts made effortlessly in the air fryer, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- ½ cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon (or nutmeg, optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup almond milk (or skim milk)
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted, or applesauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp stevia (or monk fruit, honey, or maple syrup)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (or light cream cheese)
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract or cocoa powder (to taste)
- 1 tbsp stevia
Toppings
- to taste Chopped nuts (shredded coconut, or sugar-free chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and grease silicone donut molds.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; whisk eggs, milk, oil, vanilla, and sweetener in another.
- Combine wet and dry, stir just until blended, then fill molds ¾ full.
- Air fry at 350°F for 8–12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes, remove from molds, then dip or spread glaze and add toppings.
Notes
Use a silicone mold for easy removal and even cooking.