Description
These Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts are a guilt-free treat packed with protein and fiber, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with oat flour, chocolate protein powder, and natural sweeteners, these baked donuts are moist, chocolaty, and topped with a rich dark chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tablespoon almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the plain Greek yogurt, almond milk, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter evenly into the donut pan cavities, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The donuts are done when they spring back lightly when pressed.
- Cool Donuts: Remove the pan from the oven and let the donuts cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: Stir the melted dark chocolate chips with almond milk until smooth and glossy.
- Glaze Donuts: Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze, then place them back on the wire rack. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- If oat flour is not available, blend rolled oats in a blender until fine to make your own oat flour.
- Use plant-based yogurt instead of Greek yogurt to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Store the donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
