These high protein donuts are such a deligh, with the topping being the star of the show. A white chocolate frosting with fresh crunchy pomegranate seeds and vibrant pistachio nuts for gorgeous bursts of colour.

Ingredients:

For the donuts –

  • 1 x can chickpeas 
  • 2 tablespoons nut butter
  • 2 tablespoons oat milk
  • 120g gluten-free flour
  • 90g sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

For the icing –

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 40g white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coconut yogurt 
  • Pomegranate seeds 
  • Chopped pistachios, to decorate 

Make them! 

  1. Blend the chickpeas, nut butter, oat milk, flour, sweetener, baking powder and vanilla until a thick batter forms. Divide the mixture between a 6-hole silicone tin and fill to the top of each and smooth out.
  2. Bake at 180C for 20-25 minutes until golden and firm. Leave to cool then pop out onto a wire rack.
  3. Melt the coconut oil and chocolate then leave to cool a little. Mix in the yogurt until smooth then spoon over each donut once they have cooled.
  4. Sprinkle over the pistachios and pomegranate and allow to set for about ½ an hour. Then enjoy! 
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