Chocolate Dipped No Bake Peanut Butter Donuts

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chocolate dipped no bake peanut butter donuts

if you love peanut butter and chocolate, these chocolate dipped no bake peanut butter donuts are about to become your new go-to treat.

they’re sweet, rich, satisfying, and secretly packed with protein — perfect for a nourishing snack or healthier dessert that still feels indulgent.

taste + texture

these donuts have a smooth, fudgy peanut butter dough base that’s naturally sweetened with just a little maple syrup.

they’re dipped in rich dark chocolate for that classic peanut butter cup flavor, but in donut form.

each bite is creamy, slightly chewy, and melts in your mouth with a chocolatey finish.

they’re basically buckeyes in donut form — but healthier, protein-packed, and no oven required.

nutritional benefits + macros

each donut is around 264 calories with 9.7g protein, 15.6g carbs, and 20.1g fat — thanks to a base of almond flour, natural peanut butter, and your favorite protein powder.

these are naturally gluten-free, refined sugar free, and full of healthy fats and plant-based protein to keep you full and energized.

how to make them

you’ll blend the dough in a food processor, then shape it into donuts with your hands.

the easiest way is to roll each portion into a log, connect the ends to form a ring, and gently press together.

once formed, freeze them briefly so they firm up, then dip the tops in melted dark chocolate.

chill again until set — that’s it!

ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
• 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
• 1/3 cup dairy-free milk
• pinch of sea salt
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
• 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for melting)

directions

1. add almond flour, protein powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and milk to a food processor. blend until a soft, doughy mixture forms.
2. if too dry, add more milk 1 tbsp at a time. if too wet, blend in more protein powder.
3. divide the dough into 8 equal parts. roll each into a short log, then form a ring by connecting the ends and smoothing out the seam.
4. place on parchment and freeze for 15–20 minutes.
5. melt chocolate with coconut oil until smooth, then dip the tops of the donuts.
6. return to the parchment and chill until set.
7. store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

substitutions

• nut-free: swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter or tahini.
• protein powder: use unflavored or chocolate if you like, or a collagen powder if not plant-based.
• chocolate: use sugar-free chocolate for lower carbs, or a higher percentage dark chocolate for less sweetness.

storage

store these donuts in the fridge for a firmer texture, or keep them frozen and let sit at room temp for a few minutes before eating for a soft, truffle-like consistency.

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