Festive, Fluffy, and Full of Peppermint!
Chocolate peppermint donut holes are the ultimate treat for the holiday season—rich, decadent, and bursting with festive flavor in every bite. These fluffy bites are coated in a luscious chocolate ganache and sprinkled with crushed peppermint, creating a combination that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfectly sized, perfectly indulgent, and surprisingly wholesome!
If you’re a fan of peppermint chocolate donuts, this recipe is a total game-changer. Made with a simple chocolate Greek yogurt dough, these donut holes bake up light and airy in no time. Using clean ingredients, they deliver that perfect texture without the fuss of frying. Plus, the air fryer donut holes method keeps things mess-free and oh-so-easy.
Think about this: warm, chocolatey donut holes dipped into silky ganache infused with just the right amount of peppermint extract. Finished with a dusting of crushed peppermint candy, each bite is pure holiday magic. And the best part? These homemade chocolate peppermint donuts are packed with over 8g of protein each and come in under 100 calories. Talk about a guilt-free indulgence!
Whether you’re leaving them out for Santa (he’ll thank you) or enjoying them with a cozy mug of hot cocoa, these chocolate donut holes are sure to impress. The recipe is quick, the ingredients are simple, and the results? Absolutely irresistible.
Macros Per Serving
92 Cal | 17g Carbs | 1.5g Fat | 8.5g protein
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Chocolate Peppermint Donut Holes
Ingredients
Chocolate Dough:
- 51 g Bob’s Red Mill Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour
- 30 g Chocolate Protein Baking Powder
- 7 g Black Cocoa Powder
- 16 g Zero Calorie Sweetener
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 150 g Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
Kneading:
- 17 g Bob’s Red Mill Unbleached White All-Purpose
Chocolate Ganache:
- 40 g Dark Sea Salt Chocolate
- 30 ml Unsweetened Protein Plant Milk
- ¼ tsp Peppermint Extract
Topping:
- Crushed Peppermint
Instructions
Chocolate Dough:
- Add all your dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and give it a quick stir.51 g (0.5 cups) Bob’s Red Mill Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour, 30 g (0.25 cups) Chocolate Protein Baking Powder, 7 g (1.5 tbsp) Black Cocoa Powder, 16 g (4 tsp) Zero Calorie Sweetener, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Baking Soda, 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- Then add in the yogurt and mix with a spoon until a crumbly dough forms.150 g (0.75 cups) Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
Kneading:
- Separate out your flour for kneading and flour your counter. Pour out the dough and start to knead with your hands until a firm dough forms. Continue to use more flour as needed.17 g (2 tbsp) Bob’s Red Mill Unbleached White All-Purpose
- Separate into 6 equal portions and roll them out into balls. Add to an air fryer basket.
- Spray the tops with olive oil and air fryer at 350° for 6-8 minutes.
Chocolate Ganache:
- While that cools, in a small bowl, add your chocolate, milk, and peppermint extract. Microwave at 15 second intervals until fully melted.40 g (1.41 oz) Dark Sea Salt Chocolate, 30 ml (2 tbsp) Unsweetened Protein Plant Milk, 1/4 tsp Peppermint Extract
- Let your donut holes cool for 5-10 minutes after cooking and then top each with equal parts ganache or serve on the side for dipping.
Topping:
- Crush up some peppermint candy canes and top off your donuts!Crushed Peppermint
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Nutrition Information
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.
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