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Healthier Gingerbread Donuts

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 donuts
Calories 250
Enjoy these healthier gingerbread donuts that are perfect for a cozy treat, combining whole wheat flour and protein powders for added nutrition.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour ((90 grams))
  • 1 scoop Dymatize Elite Vanilla Casein Protein Powder ((34 grams))
  • 1/2 scoop Cellucor Whipped Vanilla Whey Protein powder ((16 grams))
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp all spice
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk ((2.67 fl oz))
  • 3 tbsp molasses ((45 mL))
  • 3 tbsp light brown sugar ((36 grams))
  • 1.5 oz unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 1 cup powdered sugar ((120 grams))
  • 1 oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened ((31 grams))
  • 2 tsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Melt butter, then combine with brown sugar, molasses, vanilla, almond milk, and egg; whisk until smooth.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Pipe batter into donut molds about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes, cool on a rack, then dip in frosting. Chill to set frosting.

Notes

Store cooled donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: donuts, Gingerbread, healthy