If you enjoyed my Pumpkin Spice Protein Donuts, you’ll love these. I say that to drop a hint at this recipe’s secret ingredient – pumpkin. But don’t worry, you’ll never know it’s there. These aren’t called double chocolate donuts just for the fun of it!
Pumpkin gets thrust into the limelight every fall thanks to Pumpkin Spice Lattes and holiday pies. However, if you’re looking for a go-to ingredient for low-calorie recipes all year long, look no further than our orange friend. 120g of canned pumpkin only has 50 calories of creamy texture goodness. It’s crazy!
Okay, pumpkin is awesome, but you’re here for the chocolate. Let’s get into the double chocolate donuts recipe.
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Chocolate Protein Donuts Ingredients
I used a different approach with the protein frosting or glaze than I did in the pumpkin version, using chocolate syrup instead of evaporated milk. The consistency is a bit thinner, which I found easier to work with than the former. Why not try both?
That being said, the donuts taste great without the glaze. You could save some extra carbs and calories by skipping out on the glaze if you wanted, but I’d make a tiny bit for funzies.
You could also try using the ultimate chocolate protein frosting recipe.
Speaking of funzies, don’t underestimate the boost from sprinkles. As you can see, I used both chocolate and rainbow sprinkles and find the extra 5-10 calories worth it.
Similar to the pumpkin donuts, if you wanted a donut with a bit more density and moisture, you could swap an egg for the apple sauce. It will add about 12 calories per donut, but that’s not a huge difference. Other than that, it’s business as usual.
Don’t worry about perfection when adding the batter to your donut pan. It’s easy to remove any excess around the edges.
Any donut pan will do, but you can get the one I use on Amazon here. Update 10/18: I’ve since switched to a silicone donut mold and love how they never stick.
The photo above was from the same batch. Just flip and trim the edges with a knife or fingers and you’re good to go!
The macros for this recipe are with Gold Standard Whey.
That’s all ya need to know.I hope you enjoy these protein donuts as much as I did! If you make this for a post-workout snack or sweetsfix, tag me in your creation onInstagramor join myfreeFacebook groupand share it with everyone.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray donut pan with low-cal cooking spray.
Mix pronut ingredients in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
Fill donut pan evenly and bake for 15 minutes.
To make your frosting, mix cream cheese (room temp helps), chocolate syrup, and one scoop of protein powder together until creamy.
To cover donuts, allow them to cool briefly and dip them face down into frosting mixture. Twist them back and forth in a circular motion and remove to let the frosting set. Voila!
How many calories does a protein donut have? These homemade protein donuts have 100 calories per donut and pack in over 12 grams of protein in each one. Compare that to store-bought ones which can pack in over 300 calories each!
Dark chocolate leads the pack with a higher protein count, followed by milk chocolate and then white chocolate trailing behind. However, while these protein values are interesting, chocolate shouldn't be considered a primary source of protein in our diet, especially given its sugar and fat content.
There are 380 calories in 1 serving of Dunkin' Donuts Double Chocolate Donut. * The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Dark chocolate is by far the healthiest form of the treat, containing the least sugar and, because of its cocoa content, higher levels of substances that protect the body's cells. If sugar is your number one concern, Allers recommends looking for higher percentages.
We love that Naked Nutrition's Chocolate Whey Protein Powder only has three ingredients, including grass-fed whey, raw cacao, and coconut sugar. Surprisingly, each serving contains only three grams of added sugar from the coconut sugar and provides just enough sweetness with a delicious taste.
The Honey Dew Coconut Jelly Stick is the most calorie and sugar-heavy donut on our list with 590 calories and 40 grams of sugar per stick. Not only that, but it has a whopping 680 milligrams of sodium, which is almost a third of the recommended daily limit.
A glazed donut hole with 52 calories would require 15 minutes of walking, 8 minutes of cycling, 6 minutes of jogging, or 4 minutes of swimming to burn off. A glazed chocolate donut would require 57 minutes walking, 31 minute bike ride, 23 minute jog or 17 minutes of swimming.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to your overall diet and eating habits. If you have a healthy diet, indulging in doughnuts once in a while won't make any difference. Remember that there are better options to choose from. Fresh and dried fruits, almonds, walnuts, cashews and pumpkin seeds are a lot healthier.
On average, 1 medium size doughnut provides 190–300 calories, although some are significantly higher in calories, depending on the size and ingredients used. Eating too many foods that are high in sugar, starch, and fat may cause health problems, such as overweight, diabetes, and heart disease, down the road.
They're made with minimal ingredients like protein powder, oat flour, and almond meal. Plus they have a delicious nut butter 'frosting' and even some sprinkles for good measure!
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