I remember often when my parents would surprise us kids with a dozen donuts for weekend breakfasts. While donuts are a fun treat, they are not the healthiest breakfast choice. Instead, I opted to make my family these homemade strawberry lemonade donuts made with protein powder and less sugar. They taste just as amazing too! Read on to grab this protein donuts recipe below.
Strawberry Lemonade Protein Donuts Recipe
This is a partnered post with Premier Protein. All opinions are my own.
Strawberry Lemonade Donuts
Ingredients
For the donuts:
1 cup vanilla Premier Protein powder
1 tbsp strawberry gelatin
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup warm milk
3 1/2 tbsp melted butter
2 eggs
For the glaze:
1 ½ Cup sugar
¼ Cup water
3 Tbsp soft cream cheese
1 Lemon juiced
Wilton Nonstick 12-Cavity Mini Donut PanKitchenAid KSM150PSCB Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield – Cranberry
Bellemain Cooling Rack – Baking Rack , Chef Quality 12 inch x 17 inch – Tight-Grid Design, Oven Safe, Fits Half Sheet Cookie Pan
Premier Protein Whey Powder, Vanilla Milkshake, 3 Pound
Directions
Preheat the oven up to 350F.
In a bowl, combine the protein powder, strawberry gelatin, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, stir together the milk, butter, and eggs.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, just until mixed.
Prepare a donut baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Fill each hole of the pan with the batter.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 12 minutes or remove when the edges start to brown.
Set aside for 5 minutes before removing from pan.
For the glaze
In a bowl mix the sugar, cream cheese, lemon juice, and water. Stir until smooth.
Pour the mix into a piping bag and decorate the donuts.
Serve and enjoy.
Protein powder is a great alternative to flour, and provides healthier benefits. Most people do not get enough protein in their diets. By doing this simple swap you can easily add protein to your diet. My favorite protein powder is Premier Protein. It packs 30 grams of protein in 1 serving!
Strawberry Lemonade Protein Donuts Recipe
For a decadent and protein-filled breakfast try these strawberry lemonade donuts. They are a family favorite and take just over 10 minutes to bake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp strawberry gelatin
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 3 1/2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 eggs
For the glaze: 1 ½ Cup sugar ¼ Cup water 3 Tbsp soft cream cheese 1 Lemon juiced
Instructions
Preheat the oven up to 350F. In a bowl, combine the protein powder, strawberry gelatin, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, stir together the milk, butter, and eggs. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, just until mixed. Prepare a donut baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Fill each hole of the pan with the batter. Transfer to the oven and bake for 12 minutes or remove when the edges start to brown. Set aside for 5 minutes before removing from pan. For the glaze: In a bowl mix the sugar, cream cheese, lemon juice, and water. Stir until smooth. Pour the mix into a piping bag and decorate the donuts. Serve and enjoy.
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Cynthia R says
Any way I can get justification to eat a donut (protein intake!) and I’m happy. These look great!
Jennifer says
Thanks Cynthia!
Kimberly Flickinger says
These donuts sound delicious, I love that you use protein powder. I definitely going to try this recipe.
Jennifer says
Enjoy!! 🙂
shelly peterson says
These doughnuts look delicious. I need to get me a doughnut pan and make some.
Lisa Brown says
They look yummy! 🙂
Janet W. says
Wow these look delicious!! I love anything with a lemon flavor to it!
Julie Wood says
These donuts are pretty and look delicious! I want to make them for me and the kids. Thanks for the recipe!
Sarah L says
That is a great recipe for donuts. I like what you added.
Deanna U says
These look really good! Can you taste the protein powder in these donuts?
Jamie says
Those sound amazing! What a great recipe for the holiday swaps that will happen soon! 🙂
Lauryn R says
Wow, these sound delicious! And what a great way to get your protein! 🙂 Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to try one!
sheila ressel says
This recipe gives me an excuse to incorporate donuts into my diet and not feel guilty. Thank you!
Bryan Vice says
These looks really delicious. I’m going to have to try to make these very soon
Jerry Marquardt says
I would definitely would love to try the Strawberry Lemonade Protein Donuts Recipe. I think it is a great plate, of which it’s on my menu later in the week.
Peggy Nunn says
this sounds so good and it has extra protein. You are so smart. I want to try these.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I’ve never heard of baking with protein powder before. Does the dough actually taste like a doughnut or more like cake?
Dana Rodriguez says
These are so unique and look delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
Rosie says
I love this recipe, and it is a great way to use protein powder!! I’d love to try it, as I’ve kind of forgotten about the protein powder I have!
Elena says
Looks so delicious! Thank you for the recipe
Sara Zielinski says
This sounds like a delicious donut.
Betsy Barnes says
What a great recipe! I never thought of baking with protein powder, love this idea!
elizabeth miller says
What a great recipe. My 12 year old would go nuts for these. We will definitly be making them
Dee Johnson says
Yum! These sound delicious and I love that they also have protein!
Moll j says
I love the addition of protein powder, so smart! They look wonderful too. Definitely going to try these out.
Sarah L says
I think these are sneaky (in a good way).
carol clark says
these look really good i hope they taste as good as they look
Haya says
In my house they’re super picky eaters. If they could have krispy kreme for breakfast, they would! I would love to try this without telling them they’re healthy.
Sarah L says
Great flavors. Makes me want a mixer like yours.
Peggy Nunn says
I have tried these and they are great. I make them occasionally for the family.
Lisa Brown says
They look great and a good choice for a snack.
Tamra Phelps says
Well, this is a pretty neat idea. I never thought of using protein powder in doughnuts.
Allison Swain says
I never would have thought to make a donut in this flavor! Strawberry Lemonade is one of my favorite drinks. Thank you for sharing!
Brenda Haines says
These look so good! I have been meaning to try to make donuts and pink lemonade is intriguing to me.
Ava says
Wow !! This looks delicious.
I am very huge fan of “Donuts” and I never think that a protein powder can be used to make donuts.
You have done a fabulous job. And I am surely gonna try this at my home 🙂
Joyce Lee says
This really looks delicious, I will try this!!!
Amy D says
I just bought a doughnut pan like this. This recipe looks amazing. I am pinning it and look forward to trying it.
Peggy Nunn says
these look so good. The seem to be easy to make. I think I will try it. Thank you for the recipe.