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
Process
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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