High Protein Chocolate Cake Donuts
Indulge guilt-free with these High Protein Chocolate Cake Donuts—perfect for a sweet tooth while supporting your fitness goals! Packed with chocolate protein powder, Greek yogurt, and whole wheat flour, these moist and flavorful donuts deliver a satisfying blend of rich cocoa flavor and a protein boost, making them ideal for breakfast, dessert, or post-workout snacks. Ready in just under 30 minutes, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients like honey and melted coconut oil for a healthier twist on classic cake donuts. Baked instead of fried, they’re light, fluffy, and a great alternative to sugary store-bought treats. Serve them plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a protein-packed glaze for extra decadence—all while staying on track with your wellness journey.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup chocolate protein powder
- 0.5 cup greek yogurt
- 0.75 cup milk
- 0.25 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup honey
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cavity donut pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and chocolate protein powder until well combined.
In another bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, milk, melted coconut oil, egg, vanilla extract, and honey until smooth and well incorporated.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donut comes out clean.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optionally, glaze the donuts with a mixture of protein powder and a splash of milk or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.8 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.2 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 285 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 2760 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.0 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.5 g | 216% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.4 g | ||
| Protein | 133.0 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 831 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 28.2 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 3441 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
