Carrot Cake Donuts
Looking for a post-workout snack that tastes like dessert but supports your recovery goals? This carrot cake-inspired treat is one of my favorites as a registered dietitian. It’s naturally sweetened, packed with fiber-rich oats and almond flour, and loaded with shredded carrots for a sneaky veggie boost. With balanced carbs, healthy fats, and easy ways to boost the protein, it’s perfect for muscle repair and energy replenishment. Pair it with a protein shake or eggs for a complete recovery meal, and yes, the cream cheese frosting is 100% encouraged.
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
17
Serves: 6
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Oat Flour
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Almond Flour
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Sea Salt
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Cinnamon, Ground
wet ingredients
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Banana, mashed
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Carrots, finely grated
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Almond Milk, or regular milk
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
frosting
- 4 oz4 oz4 oz Cream Cheese, Full Fat
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat oven to 350° F
- Mix dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, using minimal strokes.
- Fill each well of the donut pan, smacking the pan hard against the counter to settle.
- Bake at 350° for 12 to 16 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick. While donuts are cooling, make the frosting.
- Mix cream cheese, maple syrup, and protein powder in a stand mixer. Add a splash of milk if needed to make it more spreadable.
- Spread frosting on donuts and enjoy!
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Breakfast Coconut Free Egg Free Gluten Free Nightshade Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 291 |
| Fat: | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 42 g |
| Protein: | 12 g |
| Cholesterol: | 1 g |
| Sodium: | 132 mg |
| Fiber: | 5 g |
| Sugars: | 12 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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