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Carrot Cake Donuts

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp liquid egg whites
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 medium carrots, shredded (about 110g)

For the frosting:

  • 4 oz (113g) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp date syrup (HEALTHYHELPER saves $$)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

For the donuts:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small cup, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for a few minutes to create a “buttermilk” effect.
  • Using a food processor, grind rolled oats into flour. Combine oat flour, protein powder, coconut flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, and baking soda in a mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, egg whites, and the almond milk mixture. Stir until smooth.
  • Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix! The batter should be thick but pourable.
  • Spray a donut pan well. Divide the batter evenly into 6 wells. Bake for about 15 minutes or until tops are lightly golden brown.
  • Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting:

  • In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt.
  • Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  • Beat with a whisk or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  • Once the donuts are cool, spread or pipe this delicious frosting over them for the perfect carrot cake donut experience!

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