This post is sponsored by ViSalus. All opinions are my own.
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.
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Hellloooo beautiful. These are the donuts of my dreams!
Wendy says
These look delicious! I love chocolate and berries. The fresh raspberries inside your doughnuts are mouthwatering! I love the idea of baking with protein powder/shake mix. I have only used it in smoothies and pancakes. Time to expand my protein powder horizons. 🙂
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Definitely sounds like a win to win to me for sure!!
Marcie says
Do these donuts ever look delicious! Love the fresh raspberries, and that chocolate glaze is just killing it.
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
Haha I used to be exactly the same with donuts! Then I got a donut pan for my birthday and a book of donut recipes and the rest is history! Love these, raspberries and chocolate just work so well together!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Seriously awesome. When I read on their sire that it’s the “shake mix that tastes like shake mix” well that spoke to me. 😉
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
How fun! Donuts are my life too, and I could have at least 12 of these right now!
Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says
Ummm…yum! I’ve heard about that shake mix….what a great way to use it!
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says
I posted doughnuts today too! I bet the raspberry is perfect with the chocolate. Plus, we could all use some extra vitamins in our breakfast sweets 😉
Karly says
Donut twins! 🙂
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
Karrrrrrrrly. I love raspberries and chocolate together!! I just made a recipe for my book using the two. Seriously OBSESSED. I can’t get enough! And donuts. I haven’t made donuts in like a year! I have to change this. Protein powder – nice! I have to try that brand.
Karly says
Yes! One of my favorite flavor combos!
Tieghan says
I love the chocolate frosting!
Karly says
Doesn’t get much easier than that, right? 🙂
Cookbook Queen says
I am donut’s #1 Fan. And I say with some authority that these look AMAZING.
Belinda @themoonblushbaker says
Protein and fruit? You know just how to turn a treat in to everyday breakfast must!
Rachel Cooks says
Loving the big pieces of raspberry — yum!
Tanya Schroeder says
I love how you turn protein powder into something amazing! These donuts are my kind of protein!