Veronica Meisler, clinical dietitian and consultant for Herbalife, offers a recipe for a protein-enriched donut that proves you can celebrate sweet treats without sacrificing balance.
With an airy texture, classic flavor, and a healthy touch, this is a donut that provides a good energy boost and is also suitable for those who maintain a healthy lifestyle.
List of ingredients for 12 units:
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- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- White cheese cup 250 grams 5%
- 100 grams cottage cheese 3-5%
- 2 eggs + 1 additional egg white
- 2 tablespoons canola/olive oil
- 1/2 cup sugar (you can use 1/3 cup if you want it less sweet)
- A pinch of salt
- A teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2–3 protein powder intended for baking (optional, but an upgrade)
- 1/2 cup self-raising wholemeal flour
- 1/2 cup self-raising white flour
- 12 teaspoons light strawberry jam
- Powdered sugar for decoration
How to prepare?
- Mix in a bowl: banana, white cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, egg white, oil, sugar, salt and vanilla.
- Add the flours (including the protein flour if using) and mix until smooth.
- Grease a muffin pan.
- Fill each cavity with batter to 3/4 of the height.
- Place a teaspoon of jam in the center of each muffin.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180° for about 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
