Ingredients: Java Chip Protein Donut Recipe

Doughnuts

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 scoops Ascent Chocolate Cappuccino Micellar Casein or Whey Protein
• 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp. Truvia baking blend*
• ½ cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 small container applesauce (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 whole eggs (or flax eggs)
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract cup of dark chocolate chunks
• pinch of cinnamon
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
• pinch of Salt

Glaze

• 1 scoop Ascent Cappuccino Micellar Casein or Whey Protein
• 2 tbsp. brewed coffee (decaf or regular, or water for less of a coffee taste)
• 2 tbsp. Truvia baking blend*
• 2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted

Notes

*Truvia baking blend is a mixture of 1/2 cane sugar and 1/2 stevia to make a great, lower calorie sugar alternative that is great for baking. It can be found in the baking aisle of most groceries. If you don't have it, you can alternatively use 1/2 cup regular granulated sugar.

Directions: Java Chip Protein Donut Recipe

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Add flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon and salt to a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together Truvia sweetener, Greek yogurt, applesauce, eggs and vanilla extract.
• Combine wet and dry ingredients.
• Gently mix until a smooth batter forms.
• Stir in mini chocolate chips.
• Spray a doughnut pan with nonstick spray.
• Spoon batter into a large, gallon Ziploc bag.
• Cut tip off bag and pipe doughnut batter into the doughnut pan.
• Bake for about 15 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
• Let doughnuts completely cool once done baking.
• Mix all glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
• Dip each doughnut into the glaze.
• Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips, if desired.

Enjoy!

Nutrition per doughnut (out of 8): 160 calories, 14g protein, 21g carbs, 4g fat, 2g fiber, and 9g sugar