Low Fat Chocolate Cake Donuts
Indulge guilt-free with these Low Fat Chocolate Cake Donuts—a decadent yet healthier sweet treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time snack cravings. Packed with rich cocoa flavor and crafted with wholesome ingredients like non-fat Greek yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, and light brown sugar, these donuts deliver a moist and fluffy texture without the extra calories. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and 10 minutes of baking, these baked chocolate donuts are a speedy option for busy mornings or last-minute dessert ideas. Optional mini chocolate chips add a delightful touch of indulgence to every bite, and they’re baked—not fried—to keep the fat content low. Ideal for satisfying chocolate lovers with a health-conscious twist, these donuts are perfect when served warm or with a light dusting of powdered sugar to elevate your guilt-free indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.33 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup low-fat milk
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips (optional for topping)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with non-stick spray or a little oil.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure the dry ingredients are well combined and free of lumps.
In a separate bowl, combine the light brown sugar, non-fat Greek yogurt, and unsweetened applesauce. Mix until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture, whisking until smooth and well combined.
Gradually pour in the milk while stirring, ensuring the wet mixture is homogeneous.
Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into it. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full. If using, sprinkle a few mini chocolate chips over the top of each donut.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a 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.
Serve room-temperature or slightly warm. For an extra touch, dust with a little powdered sugar or a light glaze if desired, though this may add a small amount of fat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1397 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 35.5 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 199 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 1566 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.9 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.2 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.3 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 1855 mg | 39% | |
*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.
