High-Protein Cinnamon Donuts: A Guilt-Free Air Fryer Dessert

Imagine biting into a warm, fluffy donut coated in a sweet, aromatic cinnamon sugar blend—without the guilt of a deep-fried, carb-loaded pastry. These Air

Equipment

• Air Fryer : The appliance circulates hot air to create a crisp exterior with a soft interior, achieving the perfect donut texture without deep frying.
• Donut Pan or Cookie Cutter : Molds are essential for shaping the dough into perfect rings for a classic donut appearance and even cooking .
• Mixing Bowls : Necessary for separately combining wet and dry ingredients before mixing them together to create the dough .
• Basting Brush : A kitchen brush is ideal for applying melted butter or oil to the donuts before and after cooking, ensuring a perfect golden brown exterior .

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cup almond flour
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp xanthan gum (optional, for texture)
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
• 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• For the Coating:
• ¼ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 330°F (165°C). Preheating ensures your donuts cook evenly and develop a perfect golden-brown crust from the moment they hit the basket .
2. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, xanthan gum (if using), and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth .
3. Combine and Rest: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the flours to absorb the liquid, making it easier to handle.
4. Fill the Molds: Grease a donut pan with cooking spray. Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped. Pipe the batter into the donut cavities, filling each about ¾ full .
5. Air Fry: Place the donut pan in the preheated air fryer and cook for 8 minutes, or until the tops are springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean .
6. Cool and Coat: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack . While still warm, brush with a little melted butter, then dredge them in a bowl with the powdered sweetener and cinnamon mixture to coat evenly .

Nutrition

Calories: 165 kcal · Protein: 5g · Fat: s: 13g Cholesterol: 60mg · Carbohydrates: 4g · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 1g · Sodium: 85mg