Unbelievable Chocolate Protein Donut Holes with just 5 ingredients and the best macros/nutrition label. These healthy chocolate donut holes are made with protein powder and made in the air fryer (or baked). Great treat for sure!

Very very quick chocolate craving recipe here because and it worked out so perfect because there were such minimal ingredients needed!

I was genuinely surprised these little protein donut holes came out just right with the proper chocolate flavor and what not!

Ingredients For Chocolate Protein Donut Holes

These chocolate protein donut holes use really simple and healthy ingredients and have no yeast; Baking powder instead.

Here’s what you need:

Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
Chocolate Protein Powder needed for high protein donut holes and also replaces the ‘sugar’. I used the Chocolate Milkshake protein powder from Quest Nutrition for this recipe (it’s a whey-caesin blend and bakes really well).
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, or Raw Cacao Powder (HAYLSKITCHEN.15OFF to save on Kiva Cacao)
Non-Fat Greek Yogurt for extra protein
Baking Powder

For Glazed Air Fryer Protein Donut Holes

Non fat Greek Yogurt
Vanilla Protein Powder – I use the ProteinWorld Slender Blend or Whey Protein Powder for this recipe to keep it sugar free; Use the code HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount.
Another option would be Quest Vanilla.
Almond milk

Tips for Healthy Chocolate Donut Holes Recipe with Protein Powder

This really is an easy one, but here’s some pointers for the perfect chocolate protein powder donut holes recipe:

Use cold yogurt so that the dough does not get too sticky and hard to roll.

Don’t over-process the dough or it will get too warm and soft. Also, the protein powder can make the chocolate donut holes tough.

Flour the work surface and rolling pin to prevent dough from sticking

Don’t let dough sit out for too long; Work quickly; You don’t want the dough to get warm and hard to roll.

Slightly wet palms to roll the dough into balls so it doesn’t stick to your palms.

Toss warm donut holes in glaze then cool separately.

For a Baked Protein Donut Holes

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can also make these protein donut holes in the oven – with no donut pan or muffin tin needed!

All you need to do is place the doughnut holes on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake the at 350°F for about 10 minutes.

How to store Glazed Chocolate Protein Doughnut Holes

These homemade protein doughnut holes keep really well at room temperature, in the fridge or freezer depending on whether or not you’ve added the glaze.

Without the glaze, chocolate doughnut holes keeps on the countertop in an airtight container for 2 days.

Store the glazed donut holes for one for up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

For a freezer friendly option, freeze the doughnut holes on a baking sheet and then transfer to freezer safe zipper bag. It should keep up to 2 months.

When it’s time to eat, thaw to room temperature and warm them in the microwave for extra goodness.

Alternatives for Healthy Air Fryer Chocolate Donut Holes Recipe

Whole Wheat Pastry Flour: All purpose flour or 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour, with the same amount by weight, not cups.
Chocolate Protein Powder: Use Vanilla
Greek Yogurt: Coconut yogurt
Almond Milk: Any other milk

For a Vegan Option

The original recipe here has no eggs and no milk, so these chocolate protein powder donut holes can be easily turned Vegan.

Replace the Greek Yogurt with Coconut Yogurt, and use a plant based protein powder in this case as well. ProteinWorld has a Vegan protein blend that can work well here (HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount).

I haven’t tried this option yet, so let me know how it goes if you do!

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