Low Sodium Chocolate Cake Donuts
Indulge in the rich and chocolatey goodness of these Low Sodium Chocolate Cake Donuts, a guilt-free treat perfect for anyone watching their sodium intake without sacrificing flavor. Made with a blend of cocoa powder, low-fat buttermilk, and unsweetened applesauce, these baked donuts are moist, fluffy, and full of decadent chocolate flavor. The recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for a quick yet satisfying dessert or snack. Optional low-sodium dark chocolate chips add an extra layer of indulgence, while the use of unsalted butter and low-sodium baking powder keeps the sodium levels in check. Serve these donuts plain or customize them with your favorite low-sodium glaze for an even sweeter touch. Whether you're on a restricted diet or simply looking for a healthier dessert option, these homemade chocolate donuts are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder (low-sodium)
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (optional, low sodium)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with non-stick spray or butter.
In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, low-sodium baking powder, and baking soda. Add the granulated sugar and mix well.
In another bowl, whisk together the large eggs, low-fat buttermilk, melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce until well combined.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. The batter should be smooth without any lumps.
If using, fold in the low sodium dark chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed.
Using a spoon or a piping bag, carefully fill each cavity of the donut pan about halfway with the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these delicious low sodium chocolate cake donuts as they are, or add your preferred low sodium glaze or topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2752 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 114.1 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.2 g | 321% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 509 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 659 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 445.0 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.4 g | 201% | |
| Total Sugars | 216.1 g | ||
| Protein | 69.0 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 532 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 37.7 mg | 209% | |
| Potassium | 2885 mg | 61% | |
*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.
