Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts Recipe
These Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts are a guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast or a snack, combining rich chocolate flavor with protein-packed ingredients for a nutritious boost. They are baked to perfection, offering a moist and fluffy texture without the heaviness of traditional donuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 10 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs (or 2 flax eggs)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or applesauce)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until the mixture is uniform and free of lumps.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs (or flax eggs), Greek yogurt (or applesauce), maple syrup (or chosen sweetener), almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine and Fold: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula just until no streaks of dry flour remain to avoid overmixing.
- Fill the Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into donut cavities, filling each about ¾ full, and place the pan on a baking sheet to catch drips if needed.
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C), making sure it reaches full temperature before baking.
- Bake Donuts: Bake for 12–14 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the donuts comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter. Check around 12 minutes to prevent burning.
- Cool on Rack: Let the donuts sit in the pan for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to avoid soggy bottoms. Donuts should bounce back lightly when pressed to confirm doneness.
Notes
- To make vegan donuts, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use applesauce instead of Greek yogurt.
- Using a baking sheet under the donut pan helps catch any batter drips and keeps the oven clean.
- Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can make the donuts dense and tough.
- Monitor baking time closely to avoid burnt edges, which can happen quickly.
- Feel free to customize sweetener options based on dietary preferences.
Keywords: Healthy Chocolate Donuts, Protein Donuts, Low Fat Donuts, Baked Donuts, Healthy Snack, Protein Snack
