Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts Recipe

Introduction

These Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts offer a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth while fueling your body with nutritious ingredients. Packed with almond flour, hemp protein, and a rich chocolate glaze, they make a perfect guilt-free treat any time of day.

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

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 6 slots of a donut pan and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, hemp protein powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. Step 3: Add the eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth and well combined.
4. Step 4: Pour the batter into a plastic bag, cut a small hole at one end, and pipe the batter evenly into the greased donut pan slots, filling each nearly to the top.
5. Step 5: Bake the donuts at 350 degrees F for 18-20 minutes. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. You can refrigerate them to speed up cooling.
6. Step 6: For the glaze, melt the dark chocolate chips together with the coconut oil. Do this in 20-30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring between, or melt in a small saucepan over low heat.
7. Step 7: Once melted, stir in the almond butter until smooth. Dip each cooled donut into the glaze, then place back on a wire rack or parchment paper to set.

Tips & Variations

• Use Greek yogurt instead of coconut yogurt for a tangier flavor and added protein.
• Substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar if preferred.
• Try adding a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
• If you don’t have a donut pan, bake the batter in a muffin tin for chocolate protein muffins.

Storage

Store the donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat briefly in the microwave if desired, but enjoy them cold or at room temperature for best texture. The glaze may firm up when chilled.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these donuts vegan?

To make a vegan version, substitute the eggs with flax or chia eggs and use a plant-based yogurt. Keep in mind the texture might be slightly different.

What if I don’t have hemp protein powder?

You can replace hemp protein powder with another protein powder of your choice, such as pea or whey protein, adjusting the dry ingredients slightly if the batter consistency changes.

Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts Recipe

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These Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts are a guilt-free treat packed with nutrient-rich almond flour, hemp protein powder, and cocoa. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and yogurt, these baked donuts are moist, chocolatey, and perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack. Topped with a luscious dark chocolate almond butter glaze, they combine rich flavor with wholesome ingredients for a satisfying and nourishing indulgence.

• 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

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Donuts

• 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

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

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 6 slots of a donut pan to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix almond flour, hemp protein powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon (if using), baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk in the eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until you achieve a smooth batter.
4. Fill Donut Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the greased donut pan slots, filling nearly to the top. Using a piping method with a plastic bag helps ensure neat portions.
5. Bake the Donuts: Place the donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, until the donuts spring back lightly when touched and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
6. Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate to speed the cooling if desired.
7. Melt Glaze Ingredients: Melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together in short bursts in the microwave or over low heat on the stovetop, stirring until smooth.
8. Add Almond Butter to Glaze: Stir almond butter into the melted chocolate and coconut oil mixture until fully incorporated.
9. Dip Donuts in Glaze: Dip each cooled donut into the almond butter chocolate glaze, then place back on a wire rack or parchment paper to set.

Notes

• For a dairy-free option, use unsweetened coconut yogurt as suggested.
• You can substitute hemp protein powder with another protein powder if preferred.
• Ensure the donuts are completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
• Store glazed donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for best freshness.
• If you don’t have a donut pan, muffin tins can be used but the shape will be different.

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