Fluffy Chocolate Protein Donuts
Delicious fluffy chocolate protein donuts made with almond flour and hemp protein, perfect for a post-workout snack or healthier dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour (finely ground)
- 1/2 cup cacao powder (unsweetened), sifted if lumpy
- 1/2 cup hemp protein powder (or substitute with pea/whey protein)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond milk (more if batter is too thick)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 6-cavity donut pan thoroughly.
- Whisk together almond flour, cacao powder, hemp protein powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, honey or maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; a few lumps are fine.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the greased donut cavities, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes. Test with a toothpick — it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the donuts rest in the pan for 3–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Ovens vary — start checking at 14 minutes if your oven runs hot. Sift cacao to avoid lumps, and consider various toppings or add-ins for extra flavor.
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