Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts
These Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts are moist, chocolatey, and easy to make, perfect for a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or lighter dessert.
Ingredients
Donut Batter
- 1 cup almond flour Use a high-quality almond flour for the best texture.
- 1/2 cup protein powder Whey or plant-based protein both work well.
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder Unsweetened cocoa powder recommended.
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.
- 2 large eggs For a vegan option, substitute with a flax egg.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup almond milk Can substitute with another non-dairy milk.
Glaze
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Use dairy-free chocolate for a dairy-free glaze.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, and baking powder until uniform.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and almond milk until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until smooth.
Baking
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for 3–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
- Melt the chocolate chips and dip the top of each cooled donut into the chocolate.
- Let glaze set before serving.
Notes
Store cooled donuts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can freeze them (without glaze) in a sealed bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temp and re-glaze if you like.