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Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts

Deliciously Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts You’ll Crave

Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with nutrition—perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 2 cups Almond Flour Can substitute with coconut flour (reduce quantity due to absorbency)
  • 1 cup Hemp Protein Powder Consider using pumpkin seed protein at a 1:1 ratio
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be used for similar sweetness
  • 2 Eggs No egg replacements have been tested
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder No substitutes for this ingredient
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Use kosher or sea salt for best results
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Ensure it's unsweetened for optimal results
For the Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Melt with a small amount of coconut oil for a silky finish

Equipment

  • oven
  • Donut Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Plastic bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your donut pan by greasing it lightly with coconut oil or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: almond flour, hemp protein powder, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them together with the maple syrup until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients, using a spatula to gently fold them together until a smooth batter forms.
  5. Transfer the batter into a plastic bag and cut one corner. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about three-quarters full.
  6. Place the filled donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean.
  7. Remove the donut pan from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes on a wire rack.
  8. If glazing, melt dark chocolate with a little coconut oil until smooth and drizzle over the cooled donuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftover Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts in an airtight container for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze the donuts in a single layer for up to 3 months.

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