Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Homemade Baked Frosted Chocolate Donuts, a healthier twist on a classic favorite. These moist and fluffy donuts are made with Greek yogurt and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, ensuring each bite is both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any occasion, these treats will impress your family and friends with their rich chocolate flavor and customizable toppings.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan or muffin pan.
- In a pot over medium heat, melt butter until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown butter, maple syrup (or honey), Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Fill the prepared pan with batter about halfway full and bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Allow donuts to cool for about 5 minutes before releasing them from the pan onto a cooling rack.
- For the glaze, microwave chocolate chips with avocado oil in intervals until melted and smooth.
- Dip or drizzle cooled donuts in the chocolate glaze and let set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg