Bourbon Spiced Caramel Apple Protein Donuts

SERVING SIZE: 1 donut

YIELDS: 6 servings

– 40g melting caramel
– 60g light butter
– 100g vanilla whey
– 1 egg
– 1/4 tsp baking powder
– Stevia/Splenda to taste
– 15g Bourbon
– 100g unsweetened applesauce
– 1/4 tsp cinnamon
– a dash of cloves

*Note: When baking with protein powder, we recommend staying away from pure isolate powder because it can create a cardboard texture. Whey/Casein blends usually work best for baking — our favorite is the Devotion Nutrition brand. If you are interested in trying Devotion Nutrition, use “AVATAR” at checkout and save 10%.

Using another brand of protein powder may result in slightly different macros. Click here to get expert tips on baking with other types of protein powder in our free online guide.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, melt caramel and butter together. Caramel will be sticky and might harden again, that is totally fine.
3. Stir in applesauce and when the mixture is cooled to room temperature, add egg.
4. Stir in bourbon, whey, baking powder, Stevia/Splenda, and spices until thoroughly mixed.
5. Pour batter into greased doughnut baking pan (makes 6) and bake for 10 minutes until you can stick a toothpick in and it comes out clean.
6. Enjoy the Donuts! Feel free to sprinkle powdered sugar and cinnamon on top for a finishing touch!