These cinnamon sugar donut holes are soft, cake-like, and melt in your mouth! Bursting with cinnamon sugar flavor, you would never know these donut holes are made with wholesome ingredients. They have ZERO added sugar, are grain-free, and nut-free as well. Not to mention they are naturally gluten-free, vegan, paleo, high protein…so really these are for everyone.
Author: Audra's Appetite
Recipe type: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Vegan, High-Protein
Serves: 12-18
Ingredients
½ cup dates (about 90-100 grams)
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup coconut flour
½ cup (1 serving, 46 grams) vanilla protein powder*
2 teaspoons cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch salt, to taste
Optional: 1-2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder + ½ teaspoon cinnamon, to coat donut holes into
Instructions
In a food processor or high-speed blender (such as a Vitamix or Ninja), process dates until broken down and they form a ball of "dough."
Next, add the rest of the ingredients and process until combined.
Roll into approximately 12-18 donut holes.
In small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder and cinnamon. Roll donut holes into coating.
Keep in fridge to keep firm, or the freezer for longer storage. SO delicious!!
Notes
*I used Vega vanilla. Depending on brand, this may be 2 scoops. I've also tested with whey protein powder, keeping in mind you will likely need to add an additional tablespoon of coconut flour.
Recipe by Audra's Appetite at https://audrasappetite.com/cinnamon-donut-holes/