Vanilla Chai Protein Doughnuts

You had us at vanilla chai! But this Vanilla Chai Protein Doughnuts recipe calls for even more warm spices to make these delicious doughnuts perfect for the fall season. Not only do we have these luscious spicy doughnuts, but there’s an Almond Glaze made with coconut oil, maple syrup, and almond butter that’s “The icing on the doughnut!” These are the perfect treat for your next get-together or any time you want a protein-filled snack to satisfy your cravings.  

Ingredients:  

Vanilla Chai Donuts:  

• ½ cup Garden of Life Vanilla Chai Protein Powder
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour  
• ½ tsp. baking powder  
• ½ tsp. cinnamon  
• ¼ tsp. nutmeg  
• ¼ tsp. salt  
• 2 large egg whites   
• 1 Tbsp. Garden of Life Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, melted   

Almond Glaze:  

• 3 Tbsp. Garden of Life Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, melted  
• ¼ cup almond butter
• 2 Tbsp. milk of choice
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup  

Instructions:   

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.  
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Whisk until well combined. Add the egg whites and coconut oil and mix well.  
3. Pipe batter into a greased donut pan with 6 cavities. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until done.  
4. Cool slightly before removing the donuts from pan to cool completely on a wire rack.
5. To make the glaze, whisk together all glaze ingredients in a bowl until smooth and pourable. If too thick, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until glaze is drizzly.  
6. Using a fork, dip each donut in the glaze, and make sure it is covered by turning it over in the glaze. Let excess glaze drip off the donut. Place glazed donuts on a parchment-lined surface to set.  
7. Once set, repeat with a second coating and allow to dry before serving. Enjoy!