Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts
Delicious and nutritious donuts that are protein-packed and guilt-free, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the glaze: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- Combine almond flour, protein powder, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, almond milk, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave or double boiler while the donuts cool.
- Dip the top of each cooled donut in the chocolate glaze and let set before serving.
Notes
For best results, measure ingredients accurately and allow donuts to cool before glazing.