Description
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious treat with these Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts. Made with oat flour and chocolate protein powder, these baked donuts offer a perfect balance of flavor and protein to satisfy your cravings without the guilt. Enhanced with Greek yogurt and coconut oil, they’re moist, tender, and perfect for a quick breakfast or a wholesome dessert.
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
For the 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 the oat flour, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring an even mixture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the donuts tender.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed with a finger.
- Cool: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: Stir the melted dark chocolate chips together with almond milk until the glaze is smooth and shiny.
- Glaze Donuts: Dip the cooled donuts into the chocolate glaze and set them aside on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have oat flour, you can make your own by blending rolled oats in a blender or food processor until finely ground.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
