Black Bean Donuts

Indulge in the perfect bite of rich, chocolatey goodness with these surprising yet delightful Black Bean Donuts! Packed with protein and fiber from hearty black beans and gluten-free rolled oats, these baked treats deliver a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Infused with cocoa powder for an intense chocolate flavor, lightly sweetened with coconut sugar, and studded with dark chocolate chips, they’re decadence reimagined. Whipped up in just 15 minutes using a food processor, these easy, gluten-free, protein-rich donuts are perfect for a post-workout snack or an indulgent breakfast treat. Customize with a drizzle of melted chocolate or a dusting of powdered sugar for a finishing touch, and enjoy freshly baked donuts within 12 minutes of oven time!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 0.75 cup Rolled oats (gluten-free if necessary)
• 0.25 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil (melted)
• 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray or coconut oil.

Step 2

In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the black beans, rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, coconut sugar, egg, vanilla extract, almond milk, and melted coconut oil. Blend until smooth and fully combined.

Step 3

Pause the blender and scrape down the sides as necessary to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 4

Fold in the dark chocolate chips with a spatula, evenly distributing them throughout the batter.

Step 5

Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about 3/4 of the way full. Use a spoon or spatula to smooth the tops if needed.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Optionally, drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your protein-packed Black Bean Donuts fresh, or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	405.8 grams (405.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1348

Total Fat 60.30g	77%
Saturated Fat 37.50g	188%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.80g
Cholesterol 196mg	65%
Sodium 1187mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 205.80g	75%
Dietary Fiber 17.60g	63%
Total Sugars 143.90g
Protein 22.20g	44%

Vitamin D 73IU	365%
Calcium 252mg	19%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 1242mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 56.6%