High Protein Bavarian Cream Donut

Indulge guilt-free with this High Protein Bavarian Cream Donut recipe—a delightful twist on the classic treat, now packed with a protein punch! Each fluffy, golden donut is enriched with vanilla protein powder, giving it a nutritional boost without compromising on its melt-in-your-mouth texture. A luscious filling of light cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and a touch of honey provides a creamy, tangy-sweet surprise in every bite. These homemade donuts are fried to perfection, dusted with powdered sugar, and made with wholesome ingredients like almond milk and unsweetened yogurt, making them an ideal choice for post-workout snacks or a weekend indulgence. Ready in just over an hour and completely customizable, this recipe proves you can have your donut and eat it too! Perfect for health-conscious foodies seeking a high-protein dessert experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 g All-purpose flour
• 50 g Vanilla protein powder
• 50 g Granulated sugar
• 7 g Instant yeast
• 5 g Salt
• 180 ml Unsweetened almond milk
• 50 g Butter
• 1 large Egg
• 5 ml Vanilla extract
• 100 g Light cream cheese
• 60 g Greek yogurt
• 30 ml Honey
• 1000 ml Vegetable oil for frying
• 30 g Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, vanilla protein powder, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat the almond milk and butter over low heat until the butter is melted. Let it cool slightly.

Step 3

Add the warm milk mixture, the egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut out rounds using a 3-inch round cutter.

Step 7

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

Step 8

Drain the doughnuts on paper towels and let them cool completely.

Step 9

For the filling, beat together the light cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and honey until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag with a round nozzle.

Step 10

Poke a hole into each cooled doughnut with a skewer or the nozzle of the piping bag. Pipe the filling into the center.

Step 11

Sift powdered sugar over the filled doughnuts before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1878.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10841.7

Total Fat 1070.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 178.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 418.0mg	0%
Sodium 3086.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 314.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 114.8g
Protein 90.7g	0%

Vitamin D 140.6IU	0%
Calcium 922.2mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 1078.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.6%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 11.2%