Healthy Chocolate Protein Donuts (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 1 cup blanched almond flour (95g), spooned and leveled
02 - 1/2 cup hemp protein powder (35g), spooned and leveled
03 - 1/3 cup cocoa powder (32g), spooned and leveled
04 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
05 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/4 cup maple syrup
09 - 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
10 - 2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Glaze

11 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
12 - 1 tsp coconut oil
13 - 2 Tbsp almond butter

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 6 slots of a donut pan and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, combine almond flour, hemp protein, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
03 - Mix in eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
04 - Pour the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each slot to near the top. Use a piping bag for easier transfer.
05 - Bake the donuts in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.
06 - Let the donuts cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before glazing.
07 - Melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 20-30 second intervals or over low heat on the stovetop.
08 - Once melted, stir in the almond butter until combined.
09 - Dip each donut into the chocolate glaze, then place on a wire rack or parchment paper to set.
10 - Place glazed donuts in the fridge or freezer to set before serving.

# Notes:

01 - This recipe has only been tested with hemp protein powder. Pumpkin seed protein can be substituted at a 1:1 ratio by weight.

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