Guilt-Free Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts

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As I continue my health journey leading up to my wedding this July, I’ve realized that sustainable habits are everything.

Nutrition plays the biggest role in weight management, and while tracking calories felt overwhelming at first.

I’ve now lost 25 pounds and, more importantly, I’ve gained a whole new appreciation for wholesome, protein-packed meals.

This week, I wanted a sweet treat that wouldn’t derail my progress, so I whipped up these Chocolate Protein Donuts.

They’re soft, rich, and packed with protein.

During COVID, I had purchased these donut moulds since I was home all day and baking when I would get bored.

You don’t necessarily need them, but they definitely make the process way easier.

Why You’ll Love These Donuts

✔ High in protein (thanks to the protein powder & Greek yogurt!)
✔ Lower in sugar than traditional donuts
✔ Easy to make, they are ready in under 30 minutes

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Donut, Makes 6)

• Calories: 180-200 (depending on protein powder & icing)
• Protein: 10g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fat: 6g

Chocolate Protein Donuts

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 9

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Protein chocolate or vanilla
• 1/3 cup of cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/2 cup of baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup of syrup
• 1/4 of Greek yogurt plain is fine but vanilla gives it more flavour
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla

Icing:

• 1/3 cup of milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon of oil
• 2 tablespoons of peanut butter

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350 M, Add flour, protein powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, salt and cinnamon to a bowl
2. In a different bowl, add eggs, syrup, yogurt, and vanilla, and beat together.
3. Now, add the wet ingredients to the dry and mixed together until it is a thick paste.
4. Can donuts pan and grease it up spray grease works best now take mixture and pour it into a piping bag and piped into each mold. Be careful not to overfill.
5. Place donut pan in oven and cook until it’s slightly rises. Take out of oven and let cool for just a few minutes.
6. While they are cooling, take the chocolate chips and melt them in the microwave for 30 seconds then add peanut butter and oil to make the icing next donuts into the icing and place on a cooling rack.

You could make them even lighter by using sugar-free syrup or skipping the chocolate drizzle, but let’s be real, the peanut butter glaze is everything.

These donuts are proof that healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring.

They’re rich, chocolatey, and perfect for a post-workout snack or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up.

If you’re on a fitness journey like me, give these a try.

They might just become your new favourite treat!