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Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts Recipe

Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts Recipe
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These Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts are a delicious and guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast or post-workout snacks. Made with pantry staples like chocolate protein powder, cocoa, whole wheat or gluten-free flour, and natural sweeteners, they offer a moist, rich chocolate flavor with a satisfying protein punch. Whether you use eggs or flax eggs, dairy or plant-based milk, this recipe is versatile, easy, and designed to give you a balanced, energizing snack without the sugar crash.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • ½ cup chocolate protein powder (whey isolate or vegan blend)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar (or preferred sweetener such as stevia or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 eggs (or 2 flax eggs: 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (or unsweetened applesauce as egg replacer)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk/full-fat dairy milk)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prep and Gather Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your donut pan (non-stick metal or silicone on a baking sheet), mixing bowls (one large for dry, one medium for wet), whisk, spatula, measuring tools, and cooling rack.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In the large bowl, whisk together the flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt thoroughly until uniform and lump-free.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In the medium bowl, whisk the eggs (or flax eggs), Greek yogurt (or applesauce), maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. Fold Wet into Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, gently fold the batter until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the donuts tender and light.
  5. Fill Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into each donut cavity, filling about ¾ full to allow room for rising without spillover. Place the pan on a baking sheet if using silicone.
  6. Bake the Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–14 minutes, checking at 12 minutes by inserting a toothpick to see if it comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to prevent sogginess. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
  8. Test Doneness and Storage: Donuts should spring back lightly when pressed. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate protein powder for best flavor and protein content.
  • Flax eggs are a vegan-friendly substitute but impart a nuttier taste.
  • Coconut sugar adds caramel notes; adjust sweetness based on preference.
  • Don’t overmix batter to avoid dense donuts.
  • Donut pans can be silicone or metal; silicone pans benefit from a baking sheet underneath.
  • Cool donuts on a wire rack to maintain texture and prevent sogginess.
  • Customize with toppings like dark chocolate drizzle or chopped nuts if desired.

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