High Protein Doughnut Balls
High Protein Doughnut Balls
Ingredients
For the Doughnut Balls
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons light butter, melted
For the Chocolate Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, vanilla protein powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened almond milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted light butter until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the air fryer basket or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Using a small spoon or a mini ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough into the air fryer basket, forming small balls. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Air fry for 8-12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip the doughnut balls halfway through cooking for even browning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
While the doughnut balls are cooking, prepare the chocolate glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, unsweetened almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps. Add more milk a few drops at a time if the glaze is too thick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Once the doughnut balls are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool slightly. While still warm, dip each doughnut ball into the chocolate glaze, or drizzle the glaze over them.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your high protein doughnut balls!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Doughnut Balls
For the Doughnut Balls
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons light butter, melted
For the Chocolate Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, vanilla protein powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened almond milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted light butter until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the air fryer basket or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Using a small spoon or a mini ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough into the air fryer basket, forming small balls. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Air fry for 8-12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip the doughnut balls halfway through cooking for even browning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
While the doughnut balls are cooking, prepare the chocolate glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, unsweetened almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps. Add more milk a few drops at a time if the glaze is too thick.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Once the doughnut balls are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool slightly. While still warm, dip each doughnut ball into the chocolate glaze, or drizzle the glaze over them.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your high protein doughnut balls!