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High protein chocolate donuts recipe showing finished donuts on cooling rack

High Protein Chocolate Donuts

Healthy chocolate protein donuts that pack 10-12 grams of protein per donut and taste like dessert but fuel your muscles like a champ.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour whole wheat or gluten-free blend
  • 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened, Dutch-processed preferred
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 large eggs or 2 flax eggs for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup almond milk unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Donut pan (silicone or non-stick metal)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack
  • Piping bag (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease donut pan thoroughly.
  2. In large bowl, whisk together flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until uniform brown color with no lumps.
  3. In medium bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Use spatula to gently fold until just combined - don't overmix. Stop when no dry streaks remain.
  5. Spoon or pipe batter into donut cavities, filling each about ¾ full to allow room for rising.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Test doneness by lightly pressing top - should bounce back.
  7. Let sit in pan for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to prevent soggy bottoms.

Notes

Don't overmix batter as it leads to dense, tough donuts. Fill cavities only ¾ full to prevent overflow. Use fresh baking powder and baking soda for proper rise. Any protein powder works but chocolate gives best flavor.