Apple Cider Protein Donuts

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup apple cider (reduced)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp apple extract (optional)
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted, for brushing)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar substitute
• 2-3 tbsp reduced apple cider
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Reduce 1 cup apple cider in small saucepan over medium heat to 1/2 cup (about 10 minutes), cool completely

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease donut pan with cooking spray

3. 3

   In large bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, coconut flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt

4. 4

   In another bowl, combine reduced apple cider, eggs, applesauce, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and apple extract

5. 5

   Pour wet ingredients over dry mixture

6. 6

   Stir until just combined - don't overmix

7. 7

   Divide batter evenly among 12 donut molds, filling about 2/3 full

8. 8

   Bake 15-18 minutes until tops spring back when lightly touched

9. 9

   Cool in pan 5 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack

10. 10

    For coating, mix coconut sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in shallow bowl

11. 11

    While donuts are still warm, brush with melted coconut oil

12. 12

    Immediately roll in cinnamon sugar mixture until coated

13. 13

    For glaze option, whisk powdered sugar substitute, reduced apple cider, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth

14. 14

    Drizzle glaze over cooled donuts instead of cinnamon sugar coating

15. 15

    Let set 10 minutes before serving