Maella

Healthy Baked Chocolate Zucchini Protein Donuts


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Yield6 servings

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Finely grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, mix the vanilla protein powder, oat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar-free sweetener, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites, greek yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips

  6. 6

    Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.

  7. 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean.

  8. 8

    While the donuts cool, combine glaze ingredients until smooth and glossy. Dip the cooled donuts face down or spoon it on by hand.