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Protein Sparing Boston Cream Donuts

Maria Emmerich
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dairy Free, Dessert, Nut Free, PSMF Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 259

Ingredients
  

CUSTARD FILLING:

  • 6 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Natural Sweetener or 1 tsp stevia glycerite
  • ¼ cup butter-flavored coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted

CHOCOLATE GLAZE, EASY OPTION:

CHOCOLATE GLAZE, HOMEMADE OPTION:

  • 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Natural Sweetener or 1 1/2 tsp stevia glycerite
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or chocolate extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with Primal Kitchen Avocado oil spray and set aside.
  • Separate the eggs (save yolks for custard), and place the whites into a large bowl or stand mixer.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the egg white powder, allulose, Further Food gelatin, salt and cream of tartar. Add the dry ingredients to the egg whites and whip the whites for a few minutes until VERY stiff.
  • Gently fold in the vanilla extract if using.
  • Use a large 4.6 ounce ice cream scooper (click HERE to find)to place 6 mounds of the dough onto the baking sheet, just so the mounds touch each other. Or carefully place dough into a bagel or donut pan and shape into donut shape.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Turn oven off and leave donuts in the oven for 15 minutes to avoid the bread from falling.
  • Let completely cool before filling with custard.
  • To make the custard filing, whisk together the egg yolks, almond milk, and natural sweetener in medium metal bowl to blend. Slowly whisk in the melted butter so the eggs don't cook unevenly.
  • Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water.
  • Whisk mixture constantly and vigorously until thickened and instant-read thermometer inserted into mixture registers 140°F for 3 minutes, about 5 minutes total (or coats the back of a spoon).
  • Remove mixture from over water and chill for at least 1 hour in the fridge. (It can be prepared 1-3 days ahead and refrigerated. Re-whisk before serving.)
  • Once cool, place into a small Ziplock. Cut a 1/4 inch hole in the corner.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut a small hole into each donut and use the Ziplock to fill each donut with custard.
  • To make the easy chocolate glaze, chop the bars into small pieces and place in a microwavable bowl. Add the unsweetened almond milk. Heat in the microwave in 15 second increments. Stir well in-between each 15 seconds in the microwave. Heat until the chocolate is melted.
  • Drizzle onto donuts and let rest on cooling rack until glaze has set.
  • To make homemade Chocolate Glaze: Place the unsweetened almond milk into a sauce-pot over medium high heat, once simmering, remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is melted. Add the natural sweetener and vanilla and stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking.
  • Dip each donut into the chocolate glaze.
  • Best served fresh. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days. Do not freeze the custard.

Notes

Nutrition (Homemade Chocolate option):
298 calories, 23g fat, 15g protein, 6g carbs, 3g fiber
P:E Raito 0.6

Nutrition

Calories: 259 | Fat: 21g | Protein: 14g | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fiber: 5g | P:E Ratio: 0.6