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Chocolate Protein Donuts Recipe

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These Chocolate Protein Donuts are a healthy twist on a classic treat, combining almond flour and hemp protein powder to create a delicious, gluten-free and protein-packed snack. Topped with a rich dark chocolate glaze enhanced with almond butter and coconut oil, these baked donuts are perfect for a guilt-free indulgence or a post-workout treat.

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 1 cup blanched almond flour (95g), spooned & leveled
  • ½ cup hemp protein powder (35g), spooned & leveled
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder (32g), spooned & leveled
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup yogurt (unsweetened coconut yogurt recommended)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Glaze

  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 Tbsp almond butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease 6 slots of a donut pan and set aside to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, hemp protein powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon (if using), baking soda, and salt. Stir until evenly blended.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk in the eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients until you achieve a smooth batter with no lumps.
  4. Fill Donut Pan: Pour the batter into a plastic bag, cut a hole at one end, and pipe the batter into the greased donut pan slots, filling each nearly to the top for even baking.
  5. Bake Donuts: Place the donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack. Let them cool completely; placing them in the refrigerator can speed up this process.
  7. Prepare the Glaze: While donuts cool, melt dark chocolate chips, coconut oil, and almond butter together until smooth.
  8. Glaze Donuts: Once donuts are fully cooled, dip or drizzle with the chocolate-almond glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, use coconut yogurt or your preferred dairy-free yogurt alternative.
  • To ensure even rising, do not overmix the batter once wet and dry ingredients are combined.
  • Cooling the donuts fully before glazing prevents the chocolate from melting off.
  • Store glazed donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Hemp protein powder can be substituted with another plant-based protein powder if preferred.

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