Chocolate Protein Donuts
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Ingredients
For the donuts
- 5oz cooked beetroot, rinsed and drained
- 3oz dark chocolate, melted
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5oz gluten-free flour
- 3 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1oz cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
For the topping
- 3 tbsp smooth nut butter
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2-3 tbsp oat milk
- 1/2 scoop protein powder
- 1-2 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
Step 1
Place the donut ingredients into your Ninja Kitchen food processor and whizz up well until you have quite a thick, chocolate batter.
Step 2
Divide between a 6 hole donut tin (greased / silicone) and fill each one to the top with the mixture. Bake at 180C for 20-25 minutes until risen and firm, then leave to cool.
Step 3
Whisk together the nut butter, maple syrup, protein powder and 2 tablespoons milk. Spoon half of this on 3 donuts, then add the cocoa powder and other tablespoon of milk to create a chocolate topping then spoon this on the other 3.
Step 4
Decorate with chopped nuts, cacao nibs, granola - and enjoy!