Rich, chocolate-y donuts with a hint of coffee flavor and dark chocolate mocha glaze.
Happy Monday, folks! I realize Monday is the least favorite day of them all, and I’m willing to bet that most of us probably had a hell of a time rolling out of bed this morning. Good news… I’m here to make your Monday a wee bit better with donuts.
Healthy donuts.
I have a fierce, unwavering obsession with donuts. It’s almost impossible to eat just one. Let me rephrase that: it is absolutely impossible to eat just one.
They’re like cookies. I stack them three deep and begin the very strategic method of stock-piling donuts into my cheeks like a chipmunk.
Given my obsession for donuts, I felt compelled to create a healthy version so I could continue the tradition of eating three donuts in one sitting.
These healthy mocha donuts with dark chocolate mocha glaze are dad tested and baker approved. My dad is also a donut fanatic. Here’s a fun fact: The guy purchases a family-size bag of mini chocolate dipped donuts every other day. And, he doesn’t share.
Despite his refusal to share his donuts, I decided to be the bigger person and share my homemade version with him. I sent him a picture of the finished product last week, and he quickly responded with, “Where’s the peanuts?”
Not, “Thank you” or “You’re the best!”
Being the generous daughter I am, I over looked this little discrepancy and added a sprinkle of chopped peanuts to a few of the donuts. Guess who showed up at my door later that afternoon with his to-go bag?
This isn’t your average donut recipe. These donuts are healthy but still taste rich and decadent–like you’re biting into a piece of moist chocolate cake. In order to achieve a healthier donut that is still rich in flavor, I used my go-to ingredients: coconut oil, Greek yogurt, whole wheat flour, and almond milk.
These donuts are undeniably chocolate-y, extremely moist, and perfectly sweet. The dark chocolate glaze is just another reason you’ll fall in love with these healthy mocha donuts.
Rich, cake-y donuts with hints of coffee and a thick dark chocolate mocha glaze.
Donuts:
Glaze:
Donuts:
Glaze: Add the chocolate and coffee to a heat-proof bowl. Melt over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth and creamy.
• Donut pan
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Espresso Powder
• Coconut Oil