Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts
These gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate protein donuts are moist, healthy, and perfect for a clean treat or post-workout snack.
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 1 cup blanched almond flour 95g, spooned and leveled
- ½ cup hemp protein powder 35g, spooned and leveled
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder 32g, spooned and leveled
- ½ tsp cinnamon optional
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut yogurt or any dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp almond butter
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6-slot donut pan and set aside.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, hemp protein powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon (if using), baking soda, and salt. Whisk well to eliminate lumps.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Pour this wet mixture into your dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Step 4: Fill the Donut Pan
- Pour the batter into a piping bag or plastic bag with the tip cut off. Fill each donut slot nearly to the top.
Step 5: Bake
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Step 6: Make the Glaze
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil using a microwave or stovetop method. Once melted, stir in almond butter until smooth.
Step 7: Glaze the Donuts
- Dip the top of each cooled donut into the chocolate glaze. Place on a parchment-lined tray or cooling rack. Refrigerate or freeze briefly to set the glaze.