Mini Chocolate Protein Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

These donuts are filled with protein, whole grains, almond meal and yummy chocolaty goodness.  Trying to make healthy desserts that actually taste good can be a challenge but these donuts are super delicious and guilt free!

Ingredients:
3/4 cup almond flour (also called Almond Meal)
1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
3/4 cup whole-grain flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
3 tablespoons Truvia sweetener (Stevia)
¼ cup egg whites
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/3 cup water

For Glaze:
¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons unsweetened coconut milk (or other non-dairy milk)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Mix first eight ingredients together in medium mixing bowl.

Add egg whites, canola oil, stirring until well-combined. Slowly mix in water until incorporated.

Fill each mold 1/2 full with batter with a spoon or using a piping bag. 

Bake 8 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

In small microwave safe bowl, heat chocolate chips 20 seconds at a time, stirring in between until completely melted and smooth. Stir in milk and vanilla. 

While glaze is still warm, dunk tops of each donut in glaze or drizzle across the tops with a spoon.

Mini Glazed Donuts

I got this mini donut pan for my birthday and just couldn't wait to try them out. These mini donuts are so cute and fun to make. I love donuts and these little ones are the perfect size to have and not feel too guilty.. You can purchase these pans at any baking supply store. I got mine from William Sonoma.

Ingredients: 

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup whole milk
6 tbs butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg

For Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

1 1/2 tbs whole milk

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. In a measuring cup, stir together the buttermilk and whole milk. Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the egg and beat on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute.

Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk mixture and beginning and ending with the flour. Beat each addition until just blended.

Pour a scant 1 Tbs. batter into each prepared well. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean, about 8 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes, then invert the pan onto the rack and lift off the pan.

Wash and dry the pan and repeat with the remaining batter.

If making the cinnamon-sugar mixture, place the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and whisk until combined. While the donuts are still warm, toss them in the mixture and transfer to a wire rack.

If making the glaze, place the confectioners’ sugar and milk in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Let the donuts cool completely, then dip them, top side down, into the glaze. Transfer the donuts, glazed size up, to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Makes 24 donuts.