Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts Recipe
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk in the eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until you achieve a smooth batter.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add Almond Butter to Glaze: Stir almond butter into the melted chocolate and coconut oil mixture until fully incorporated.
- 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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