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Chocolate protein donuts coated in a smooth, shiny chocolate glaze cooling on a metal wire rack, with one donut showing a bite taken out and a small bowl of chocolate chips nearby.

Glossy Chocolate Protein Donuts

Moist, cake-style chocolate donuts packed with protein and dipped in a rich, glossy dark chocolate glaze. A healthy, gluten-free treat perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Donut Pan (6-cavity)
  • 1 Piping bag (For batter)
  • 1 Wire rack (For cooling)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Almond flour - Super fine
  • ½ cup Protein powder - Chocolate
  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder - Unsweetened
  • 2 large Eggs - Room temp
  • ⅓ cup Almond milk - Unsweetened
  • ¼ cup Maple syrup - Or honey
  • ½ cup Dark chocolate chips - For glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil - For glaze

Instructions 

  • Whisk almond flour, protein powder, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Stir in eggs, milk, syrup, and vanilla until smooth batter forms.
  • Pipe batter into greased donut pan, filling ¾ full.
  • Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until set; cool on wire rack.
  • Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil and dip cooled donuts into the glaze.
  • Let glaze set on the wire rack before serving.

Notes

Add coconut oil to the chocolate chips for a shiny, professional glaze. Be careful not to overbake to keep the donuts moist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut | Calories: 180kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 10g (20%) | Fat: 11g (17%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg (20%) | Sodium: 150mg (7%) | Potassium: 190mg (5%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 80IU (2%) | Calcium: 90mg (9%) | Iron: 1.5mg (8%)