No baking required to make these chocolate donut holes!
When I first shared the healthy donut holes some of you emailed and told us about your chocolate variation! The original donut holes are pictured above, so here’s the chocolate recipe variation to the original healthy donut holes recipe including cacao nibs and orange zest for a little extra flair (and totally optional).
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Healthy fats: coconut oil, nuts, seeds, oh my! Fats keep you feeling full all morning long.
Fiber: keep your energy and blood sugars balanced in the morning and throughout the day (especially if you have these for a sweet treat later in the day!)
Optimizer Option: add in a scoop of plant-based protein powder for a boost of protein (even though this already contains a fair amount, you can give it a boost, I’d go with a chocolate based or neutral). If you go this route, add extra coconut oil or maple syrup to thin it out and get your desired texture.
McKel Hill Kooienga, MS, RDN, LDN, is a mindfulness-based Registered Dietitian, author, and founder of Nutrition Stripped. Through her signature Mindful Nutrition Method™, she guides others to create balanced meals, rebuild trust with their bodies, and find peace around food. For over a decade, her compassionate approach has inspired millions to move beyond dieting and nourish themselves with intention. Her work has been featured in Oprah.com, Women’s Health, Today’s Dietitian, Healthline, Bon Appétit, and Food Network.
For the donuts: In a food processor grind all the ingredients into a thick, moist dough in a blender or food processor.
Use about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball using your hands. Place on a plate lined with parchment paper and put in the freezer for about 30 minutes to chill and firm. In the meantime, make the coating.
Step 2
For the donut coating: In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil, coconut butter and maple syrup on low heat just to combine. This mixture should just coat the back of a spoon.
Take donut holes out of the freezer and dip into the melted coating mixture, place back on the parchment paper lined plate (or you can use a cookie sheet if it’s easier).
Place in the freezer for 20 minutes until hard and then repeat this another time to coat the donut hole a total of 2 times.
Enjoy!
Store the donuts in an airtight glass container in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for several weeks.
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