Protein Chocolate Donuts With 1g Sugar

Author: Sofiya Leskiv (@sofiyafitness)

Using ZoRaw Protein Chocolate Bars, this recipe keto-friendly with only 3g of net carbs and 10g of protein per serving, not to mention these donuts are also gluten free!  It will fit any lifestyle, whether you’re trying to cut down on sugar, counting macros or focusing on other fitness goals. Let’s be real & raw here...it is perfect to satisfy any sweet tooth cravings! Here’s how you make these perfect donuts: 

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 17 minutes

Total Time: 32 minutes

Donut Ingredients:

52g	ZoRaw 60% Dark Chocolate Protein bar
1 cup	Ground Almond (or almond meal/flour)
7 tbsp	Coconut Flour
4	Eggs
1/4 cup	Granulated erythritol
1 tsp	Sour Cream
5 tbsp	Unsalted butter
3 tbsp	Heavy cream (or use 3-4 tbsp of full fat milk)
1 tbsp	Cocoa Powder
1 tsp	Vanilla Extract (Madagascar Vanilla - if you want the good stuff!)
1 tsp	Baking Powder
1	Donut Baking mold (silicone or pan)

Protein Chocolate Glaze Ingredients:

52g	ZoRaw 45% Milk Chocolate Protein Bar (or ZoRaw 60% Dark Chocolate Protein Bar)
1 tbsp	Coconut oil
1 cup	Chopped Almonds

Donut Directions:

 

1. Pre-heat your oven to 350 Degrees F (175 Degrees Celsius)
2. Melt butter. Incorporate butter with heavy cream or milk, sour cream and choice of sweetener into a smooth consistency (use a stand or hand-held mixer).
3. Incorporate eggs and vanilla until fully combined.
4. Melt ZoRaw chocolate in a double-boiler and slowly add into mixture.
5. Add ground almonds, baking powder and mix until combined.
6. Grease donut mold/pan with choice of oil spray (eg. Coconut, avocado).
7. Spoon donut mixture (make sure to not over-fill, they will rise beautifully).
8. Bake donuts for 15-17 minutes until lightly brown.
9. Remove from molds and cool on baking rack.

 

Chocolate Glaze Directions:

1. On low, melt 1 bar (52g) of 45% Milk Chocolate Protein and 1 tbsp. of coconut oil in a double boiler
2. Pour chocolate mixture onto a shallow, flat plate or pan (for easier dipping).
3. Dip each donut into chocolate.
4. Sprinkle donuts with chopped donuts and allow few minutes for nuts to set.

Now you’re ready to enjoy a guilt-free dessert, whether you’re simply looking for a healthier dessert alternative or looking to fit some sweet treats into your daily meals! Trust me, with ZoRaw's healthiest premium chocolate, you can fool anyone with this recipe!

Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1 Donut

Per Serving

Calories 280 cal

Total Fat 25 g Saturated Fat 9 g   Trans Fat 0g

Total Carbohydrates 7 g

Dietary Fiber 4 g

Sugars 1g Protein  10g