# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2/3 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
10 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
11 - 1/4 cup milk of choice
12 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Berries
14 - 3/4 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen (blueberries, raspberries, or chopped strawberries)
→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping (optional)
15 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
17 - 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a nonstick doughnut pan.
02 - Whisk together flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - Beat eggs in a medium bowl, then add Greek yogurt, applesauce, milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold in the mixed berries.
06 - Spoon batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a doughnut comes out clean.
08 - Allow doughnuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
09 - Brush warm doughnuts lightly with melted butter. Dip or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture if desired.
10 - Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
