Air Fryer Protein Donuts
Description
Light, fluffy, high-protein donuts made with protein powder and almond flour — no deep frying, ready in under 20 minutes, and about 6g of protein each.
Ingredients
Dry
- 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
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup almond milk, or skim milk
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted, or unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp stevia, or monk fruit, honey, or maple syrup
Glaze & Toppings (optional)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt, or light cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract or cocoa powder, or cocoa powder, to taste
- 1 tbsp stevia
- Chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Grease a silicone donut mold.
- Whisk together all dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, coconut oil (or applesauce), vanilla, and sweetener until smooth.
- Pour wet into dry and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into molds, filling each about ¾ full.
- Air fry at 350°F for 8–12 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Start checking at 8 minutes.
- Cool 5 minutes, then gently remove from the mold.
- Once fully cool, stir together glaze ingredients, dip or spread over the donuts, and add toppings.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Donut Pan
Notes
- Don't overmix — it's the top cause of tough donuts.
- Start checking at 8 minutes to avoid drying them out.
- Vegan version: use flax eggs, plant-based protein powder, and plant milk.
- Freeze unglazed up to 3 months; glaze fresh after thawing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 0.3mg