Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts (Gluten Free, Paleo) Recipe
These Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts are a delicious and nutritious treat that combines gluten-free and paleo-friendly ingredients. Packed with protein from hemp powder and almond flour, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup and coconut yogurt, these donuts offer a guilt-free indulgence perfect for breakfast or a snack. Finished with a rich dark chocolate and almond butter glaze, they make a perfect healthy dessert option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched almond flour (95g) spooned & leveled
- 1/2 cup hemp protein powder (35g) spooned & leveled
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (32g) spooned & leveled
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp almond butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 6 slots of a donut pan with coconut oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, hemp protein powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to distribute all the ingredients evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk in the eggs, maple syrup, unsweetened coconut yogurt, and vanilla extract with the dry ingredients until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Fill Donut Pan: Pour the batter into a plastic bag or piping bag, cut off a small corner, and pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan slots, filling each nearly to the top.
- Bake Donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until the donuts are firm and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool Donuts: Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For faster cooling, place them in the refrigerator.
- Prepare Glaze: Melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together using a microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each, or melt gently in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, stir in the almond butter until smooth.
- Glaze Donuts: Dip each cooled donut into the chocolate almond butter glaze and place them back on a wire rack or parchment paper to set.
- Set the Glaze: Refrigerate or freeze the glazed donuts until the topping is firm and set, then serve.
Notes
- For even easier filling of the donut pan, use a piping bag or a plastic bag with a small corner cut.
- Ensure donuts are completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- Store donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These donuts can also be frozen before or after glazing for extended storage.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup according to your taste.
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