Kodiak Cake Protein Pancake Donuts {Easy & Kid-Approved}

The left side of a plate filled with pancake donuts next to a bowl of syrup.

Kodiak Cake Protein Pancake Donuts {Easy & Kid-Approved}

These pancake donuts are quick and easy to make, with 7 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber per serving. The addition of hemp hearts and diced fruit adds some antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Eat them as a healthy, high protein snack or breakfast treat! This is a fun way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy dessert, high protein snack idea

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 110kcal

Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Ingredients

1 cup Kodiak Cake Flapjack and Waffle Mix
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, vanilla flavor or plain (1 5.5 oz. container)
3/4 cup water
3-4 Tbsp. hemp hearts (optional, or sub with chia seeds)
Maple syrup or honey (optional)

Add-In Ideas

Blueberries
Diced strawberries or raspberries
Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Measure out 1 cup of Kodiak Cake Pancake Mix and pour it into a bowl. Add a 5.5 ounce container of yogurt (or about 1/2 cup), water, and hemp hearts. Mix until well combined.
Spray a silicone or aluminum donut mold with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the molds and use a spoon to distribute the batter evenly throughout each mold, about 3/4 full (should make about 6-8 donuts - it's okay if you overfill).
Add in some diced strawberries or raspberries, blueberries, or mini chocolate chips. Note: cooking time may be longer if fresh fruit is added due to the water content.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking around the 12-15 minute mark for doneness.
Pull the donuts out of the oven and allow to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes. Carefully remove the donuts when cooled - using a knife around the edges if needed.
Brush some maple syrup around the edges of each donut. Store in an airtight container for 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months!

Notes

Pour the pancake batter into a piping bag for easy filling.
Add more water for thinner pancake donuts.
Don't have a donut mold? Just use this batter to make pancakes!

Nutritional information is just an estimation, and individual ingredients and preparation may lead to slight discrepancies. Calculated with 4 tablespoons of hemp hearts.

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