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You know, I was never a big fan of donuts. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’d certainly eat a donut if someone placed one in front of me, but it was never my first choice.
And then I bought a donut pan. And then my brain started thinking of 101 donut recipes and, y’all, I just can’t stop.
Donuts are my life. My heart. My soul.
No wonder I need stretchier stretchy pants.
When a nice guy from ViSalus asked if I’d be interested in creating a recipe using their nutritional shake mix I said “only if I can use it for donuts.”
Okay, actually I just said yes, please. Then I set out to make some vitamin loaded, protein packed donuts. Because I can, that’s why.
The minute I opened up the bag of shake mix, I knew I was in luck. It smells just like cake mix, y’all. It’s low fat, low sodium, full of vitamins, and packed with protein. But, let’s be honest, the cake mix factor is the best part.
I loaded my donuts up with fresh raspberries and topped them with a simple chocolate frosting. They are outta this world good. My kids gobbled them right down and I love the fact that they are full of good stuff that will keep them feeling full as well as giving them a nutritional boost.
Of course, they’d make a pretty delicious treat if you’re dieting and just need a day off without going too overboard. I mean, they’re donuts, but they aren’t fried! That’s a win, right, dieters? Regular protein powder should work as well if you already have some hanging around, though I haven’t tested it myself.
Raspberry Donuts with Chocolate Frosting
Ingredients
For the donuts:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup Vi-Shape Shake Mix or protein powder
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup buttermilk or regular milk with a 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar added
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oil
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
For the frosting:
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons low fat milk
Instructions
- To make the donuts, preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, shake mix, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a small bowl, stir together the buttermilk, egg, vanilla and oil.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated.
- Add the raspberries and stir. Don't worry too much about the berries breaking up as it just spreads them throughout the batter.
- Fill the donut pan and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, add the chocolate chips and milk to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on low for 30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds, until melted.
- Spoon on top of the cooled donuts and spread evenly.
- Let set for 10 minutes to thicken up.
Nutrition Information:
This post was sponsored by ViSalus. Buns In My Oven makes no health claims regarding their product.
Jennifer Grashel says
These are amazing. I dropped the carbs even more by subbing almond flour for the regular flour, stevia for the sugar, and upping the baking powder to 1-1/4 tsp. Delicious!
Wanda Matthews says
If anyone would like a sample of the VI Shake mix, you can always email me at victorsgirl92@yahoo.com put Sample in the subject line with your name and mailing address and I will get you out a sample. 🙂 Have a great day!
Jocelyn@ BruCrew Life says
One of the best purchases I ever made was a donut pan! Those donuts look killer Karly! Best looking diet food ever!!!!
Kate@Diethood says
I also am in love with my donut pan… it has cost me stretchier stretchy pants, as well. 😀
Protein powder in a donut… this.is.brilliant. And there’s chocolate on top!
Tahnycooks says
I need to get me one of those doughnut pans! These look fantastic and so simple!
Karly says
Dooooooo it! 🙂
Carla @ Gluten Free Recipe Box says
Adding fruit to donuts…what a great idea! They look so yummy!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Buying a donut pan was seriously one of the best purchases of my life. I love being able to make a “healthy” version – I’m so going to have to try adding this protein powder. That means they’re doubly healthy, right, so I can eat two?? 😉
Karly says
Yep, I think your math works. 🙂 Eat 2, for sure!
Jen @ Savory Simple says
I’ve never been a huge doughnut fan myself (probably because they’re too sweet for me in the morning) but I’m a sucker for the homemade variety. Love these!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Oh donuts. These look awesome Karly. Want to send a few my way?
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
These are SO gorgeous Karly!
Nessa says
Doughnuts are always amaaazing! These look drool-worthy, and because they’re haelthy, I can eat the whole batch 🙂
Joanne says
So…these are pretty much a health food, yes? I’m all in!! And I need something to use up the rest of that HUGE bag of protein powder!
Kathy says
Yum! I think I need to get a donut pan!