A rich, decadent, fluffy Single Serve Chocolate Protein Donut with just 5 ingredients, and baked to perfection. Single serving chocolate donut for one uses protein powder and greek yogurt for a healthy protein doughnut recipe!

Okay I’m not even kidding, this single serve chocolate donut was actually higher in protein than carbs if I didn’t add the melted chocolate on top.

What a beautiful chocolate protein powder donut this one was! So soft and fluffy and just so indulgent.

The best part about this being a doughnut recipe for one is that you don’t even need to share. Breakfast and dessert goals here.

Ingredients For Single Serve Chocolate Protein Donut

This single serving chocolate protein donut uses 5 simple, healthy ingredients and has no yeast!

Here’s what you need:

Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
Chocolate Protein Powder needed for high protein donut 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).
Another option is the Slender Blend or Whey Protein Powder form ProteinWorld (code HAYLSKITCHEN gives you a discount here).
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, or Raw Cacao Powder (HAYLSKITCHEN.15OFF to save on Kiva Cacao)
Non-Fat Greek Yogurt for extra protein
Baking Powder

For the Chocolate Glaze:

Chocolate Chips! I’d recommend the sugar free ones from Lakanto. Use my code HAYLSKITCHEN for a 15% discount on all the Lakanto products on their website!
A bit of Coconut Oil

Tips for Healthy Single Serve Chocolate Donut with Protein Powder

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

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.

Don’t let dough sit out for too long; Work quickly; You don’t want the dough to get warm and hard to roll.
Place in the freezer for 5 minutes if needed.

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

How to store Single Serving Chocolate Protein Doughnut

This homemade chocolate protein doughnut keep really well at room temperature, in the fridge or freezer.

Single chocolate protein doughnut keeps on the countertop in an airtight container for 2 days.

Store the chocolate protein donut for one for up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

For a freezer friendly option, freeze the single serve chocolate doughnut 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 Single Serving Chocolate Donut 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 Chocolate Donut for One

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

Replace the Greek Yogurt with Coconut Yogurt, and use a plant based protein powder for a Vegan chocolate doughnut for one. 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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