Chocolate Protein Donuts – Healthy Paleo & Gluten-Free Dessert

If you’ve been craving something sweet but still want to stay on track with your goals, say hello to your new favorite treat: Chocolate Protein Donuts. These little gems pack all the flavor of a decadent bakery donut… without the sugar crash, the fryer grease, or the guilt. Honestly, who knew donuts could fit right into your list of Healthy Paleo Meals?

Made with almond flour, eggs, and a scoop of your go-to protein powder, these donuts mix together in one bowl—yes, ONE. Pour the batter into your donut pan, bake, cool, glaze, and boom. Dessert is served. The result? Fluffy, chocolatey rings that taste way too good to be this healthy. Want proof? Take a bite and try not to smile. I’ll wait.

These donuts check all the boxes for Healthy Non Dairy Desserts and Healthy Gluten Free Baking Recipes, and they’re perfect if you’re into Healthy Donut Recipes that don’t require a culinary degree. Plus, they’re baked—not fried. IMO, that’s already a win. But the real magic? They’re protein-packed. With almond flour, eggs, and hemp protein, you’re basically eating Healthy Sweet Protein Snacks disguised as dessert.

And let’s talk chocolate. With a rich cocoa base and a silky dark chocolate glaze, they easily qualify as Health Chocolate Desserts. Yet, they’re still refined-sugar-free, paleo-friendly, and totally doable on a busy weekday. Want something even quicker? Toss them in an air fryer and suddenly you’ve created the ultimate Protein Air Fryer Dessert. Not mad about that, right?

Whether you track macros or you’re just here for the tasty vibes, these donuts slide effortlessly into your lineup of Macros Desserts and Chocolate Free Desserts (yep, technically, they’re made with cocoa—not solid chocolate bars).

So go on—mix, bake, glaze, devour. Because healthy shouldn’t be boring, and dessert definitely shouldn’t be optional.

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Chocolate Protein Donuts – Healthy Paleo & Gluten-Free Dessert

These chocolate protein donuts bake up soft, tender, and perfectly cake-like—no frying required. They’re totally gluten-free, dairy-free, and fit right into a paleo lifestyle.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Makes: 6 donuts
Category: Dessert
Author: Alma

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Ingredients

For the Donuts:

• 1 cup blanched almond flour (95g), measured by spooning and leveling
• ½ cup hemp protein powder (35g), spooned and leveled
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder (32g), spooned and leveled
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

• ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons almond butter

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Instructions

Make the Donuts:

1. Heat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 6-cavity donut pan.
2. Grab a mixing bowl and whisk together the almond flour, hemp protein, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, maple syrup, coconut yogurt, and vanilla to the bowl. Stir everything until you have a smooth, thick batter.
4. Fill each donut mold almost to the top. A simple trick: spoon the batter into a plastic bag, snip off a corner, and pipe it into the pan for clean, even rings.
5. Slide the pan into the oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the donuts spring back lightly when touched.
6. Let them rest in the pan for a few minutes, then move them to a cooling rack. Make sure they cool completely before glazing—popping them in the fridge helps speed things up.

Make the Glaze:

1. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together, either in short microwave bursts (20–30 seconds each) or over low heat on the stove.
2. Stir in the almond butter until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
3. Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze and place them on parchment or a cooling rack.
4. Chill the glazed donuts in the fridge or freezer until the chocolate firms up. Enjoy!

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