About This Recipe
I’ve tried a lot of “healthy donut” recipes and most of them taste exactly like what they are — a sad substitute. These actually surprised me. The texture is soft, the chocolate on top makes them feel like a real treat, and there’s no sugar crash after. That last part is the one I kept coming back to.
Why These Ingredients
Greek yogurt — the base that makes these donuts soft and moist without any butter or oil in the batter. It also adds protein, so these are actually filling.
Rice flour — lighter than regular flour and naturally gluten-free. It gives the donuts a tender crumb without making them dense.
Stevia — sweetens without spiking blood sugar, which is exactly why there’s no crash after. You can adjust the amount to your taste.
Eggs — bind everything together and help the donuts rise in the oven.
Sugar-free chocolate + coconut oil — the drizzle is what makes these feel indulgent. Coconut oil thins the chocolate so it spreads easily and sets with a slight shine.
💡Can you swap rice flour? Yes — oat flour works as a 1:1 substitute and gives a slightly denser texture. Almond flour also works but makes the donuts more moist and rich; use about 60g instead of 70g. Regular all-purpose flour works too if you’re not avoiding gluten — same amount.
Ingredients (4–6 donuts):
• 120g Greek yogurt
• 2 eggs
• 2–3 tsp stevia
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 70g rice flour
• 30g sugar-free chocolate
• 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 360°F.
- Mix Greek yogurt, eggs, stevia, baking powder, and rice flour until smooth.
- Pour into a donut mold and bake for 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Let cool completely.
- Melt the sugar-free chocolate with coconut oil and drizzle over the donuts.
Macros per donut (6 total):
~95 kcal · 5g protein · 4g fat · 10g carbs
Tried this recipe? Let me know in the comments how it turned out!