These Cinnamon Protein Donut Twists are so soft & pillowy, made with just a few simple wholesome ingredients, and have 9 grams of protein each! They are also only 86 calories each like what?! There is no yeast involved and they are so easy to make. There’s nothing better than a warm cinnamon sugar donut in the morning with a cup of coffee. They are so comforting but you will have no guilt when you eat these babies. I am all about making better food for a better you that still tastes just as good! If you like this recipe, be sure to try my 40 Calorie Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes as well.
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What You Will Need
- 1 cup organic all purpose flour (use gluten free all purpose or oat flour if gluten free)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp monk fruit – ❤️ Code COOKINGKATIE15 for 15% off @lakanto monk fruit sweeteners
- 45g unflavored protein powder – Code “KATIE10” for 10% off Prozis protein or KATIE20 for 20% off Truvani protein
- 3/4 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp almond extract
How To Make Them
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and medium size baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. It’s easiest to use your hands. It will seem dry at first but I promise after you keep needing it, it will come together! Add another tablespoon of Greek yogurt if it seems too dry.
- Place the dough onto a flowered surface. Knead a few times and then divide into eight pieces. Roll out each piece into a longer strand and then wrap it around twice to make your twist. Bake for 10 minutes.
- While those are in the oven, make your cinnamon sugar topping by combining some cinnamon and monk fruit sweetener in a small bowl.
- Brush the melted butter on the cinnamon twist, and coat in cinnamon “sugar”. Enjoy!
How To Store Leftovers
Store your leftover donut twists in an air tight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5. To reheat them, just pop them in the microwave for about 10 seconds or in the oven at 350 for 5 minutes or so.
Can You Make These in the Air Fryer?
Certainly! Air fry these at 375 for about 6-8 minutes.
Why Is Consuming Protein Important?
- Protein is nutrient-rich, so it helps you stay fuller longer. You are more likely to eat less when you have high protein meals because you won’t have the munchies!
- It boosts your metabolism & increases fat burning.
- It increases muscles & strength. If you are lifting weights and not eating enough protein, you aren’t going to see much of a difference!
- It lowers your blood pressure.
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Cinnamon Protein Donut Twists
These Cinnamon Protein Donut Twists are so soft & pillowy, made with just a few simple wholesome ingredients, and have 9 grams of protein each! They are also only 86 calories each like what?! There is no yeast involved and they are so easy to make. There's nothing better than a warm cinnamon sugar donut in the morning with a cup of coffee. They are so comforting but you will have no guilt when you eat these babies.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and medium size baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
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In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. It’s easiest to use your hands. It will seem dry at first but I promise after you keep needing it, it will come together! Add another tablespoon of Greek yogurt if it seems too dry.
-
Place the dough onto a flowered surface. Knead a few times and then divide into eight pieces. Roll out each piece into a longer strand and then wrap it around twice to make your twist. Bake for 10 minutes.
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While those are in the oven, make your cinnamon sugar topping by combining some cinnamon and monk fruit sweetener in a small bowl.
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Brush the melted butter on the cinnamon twist, and coat in cinnamon “sugar”. Enjoy!
Serving Size 1 donut twist
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 86kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 2.8mg1%
- Sodium 124.2mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.5g5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Sugars 1.3g
- Protein 8.7g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and has slight rounding.
