Introduction

These Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts are a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth while fueling your body with wholesome ingredients. Packed with almond flour and hemp protein powder, they are perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Plus, they’re topped with a rich chocolate almond butter glaze that makes them irresistible.

The image shows several chocolate donuts with a shiny, smooth chocolate glaze on top, placed on a metal cooling rack over a white marbled surface. One donut is bitten, showing a rich, dark, moist chocolate cake interior underneath the glossy chocolate coating. The arrangement highlights the thick glaze layer that evenly covers each donut’s top and curves around the donut’s edges. In the lower left corner, a white bowl is filled with small, round chocolate chips, adding texture and contrast to the scene. The lighting emphasizes the glossiness of the glaze and the dense texture of the cake inside. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup blanched almond flour (95g), spooned & leveled
1/2 cup hemp protein powder (35g), spooned & leveled *
1/3 cup cocoa powder (32g), spooned & leveled
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup yogurt (I used unsweetened coconut yogurt)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil
2 Tbsp almond butter

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 6 slots of a donut pan and set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: almond flour, hemp protein powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon (if using), baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Add the wet ingredients—eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla extract—and whisk until the batter is smooth and well mixed.
Step 4: Pour the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each slot nearly to the top. To do this easily, pour the batter into a plastic bag, cut a small hole at one end, and pipe the batter into the pan.
Step 5: Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 6: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Placing them in the fridge will speed up the cooling if you’re in a hurry.
Step 7: To make the glaze, melt the dark chocolate chips with the coconut oil either in the microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, or on the stovetop over low heat.
Step 8: Stir the almond butter into the melted chocolate mixture until smooth and well combined.
Step 9: Dip each cooled donut into the chocolate glaze, then place them on a wire rack or parchment paper to set.

Tips & Variations

Use a Mediterranean-style almond butter for a slightly nuttier glaze flavor.
Substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup for a different sweetener option.
If you don’t have a donut pan, bake the batter in muffin tins for a similar result.
Add a pinch of espresso powder to the batter to enhance the chocolate flavor.
For a dairy-free option, be sure to use coconut or another plant-based yogurt.

Storage

Store these protein donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. If refrigerated, allow them to come to room temperature or warm slightly before serving. The glaze may firm up in the fridge but will soften a bit after warming.

How to Serve

The image shows two chocolate donuts on a silver wire rack, placed on a white marbled surface. Each donut is thick and round, with a smooth and shiny dark chocolate glaze covering the top, making the surface glossy. One donut has a bite taken out, showing a soft, moist, and rich dark brown inside with a fluffy texture. The metal rack casts thin shadows and adds contrast to the bright, clean background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these donuts gluten-free?

Yes, these donuts are naturally gluten-free when you use gluten-free almond flour and ensure your protein powder does not contain gluten.

Can I freeze the donuts?

Absolutely. Wrap each donut individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and re-glaze if desired before serving.

Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts Recipe

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These Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts offer a guilt-free indulgence packed with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, hemp protein powder, and cocoa. Perfect for a nutritious snack or post-workout treat, they combine rich chocolate flavor with a protein boost, topped with a luscious almond butter chocolate glaze.

Author: Tara
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 donuts 1x
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Scale

Donuts Ingredients

1 cup blanched almond flour (95g) spooned & leveled
1/2 cup hemp protein powder (35g) spooned & leveled
1/3 cup cocoa powder (32g) spooned & leveled
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup yogurt (unsweetened coconut yogurt recommended)
2 tsp vanilla extract

Glaze Ingredients

1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil
2 Tbsp almond butter

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 6 slots of a donut pan and set it aside to ensure the donuts don’t stick during baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, hemp protein powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir them together until evenly distributed.
Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk in the eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla extract with the dry ingredients until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Fill Donut Pan: Pour the batter into the greased donut pan slots almost to the top. For ease, transfer the batter into a plastic bag and cut one corner to pipe the batter evenly into each slot.
Bake the Donuts: Place the donut pan in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes at 350°F, or until a toothpick inserted in the donuts comes out clean.
Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling them fully is key before glazing; refrigerate if you want to speed this up.
Melt Chocolate Glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan over low heat, gently melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil, stirring well between 20-30 second microwave intervals or continuously on the stovetop to prevent burning.
Mix in Almond Butter: Once melted, stir in the almond butter until the glaze is smooth and well blended.
Dip Donuts in Glaze: Dip each cooled donut into the chocolate almond butter glaze, allowing excess to drip off, then place the glazed donuts on a wire rack or parchment paper to set the glaze.

Notes

The cinnamon is optional but adds a warm spice note that complements the chocolate.
You can substitute yogurt with any plant-based yogurt to keep it dairy-free.
For easier batter handling, piping with a plastic bag helps with neat, even donut shapes.
Store glazed donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.
These donuts also freeze well; thaw before glazing or glaze after thawing for best results.

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