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Lemon Yogurt Baked Donuts with Chocolate Drizzle

    Lemon-scented baked donuts are moist and delicious thanks to the addition of yogurt. The chocolate drizzle finish takes these healthy treats to the next level. 

    Lemon Baked Donuts with Chocolate Drizzle by The Lemon Bowl

    You know it must be a special occasion if I’m baking AND making donuts… well guess what? It is! I’ve created these mouth-watering Lemon Yogurt Baked Muffins with Chocolate Drizzle in honor of my dear friend Caroline of Chocolate and Carrots. She is expecting her second baby next month so a few of us are throwing a Surprise Virtual Baby Shower hosted by Erin.

    Lemon Yogurt Donuts with Chocolate Drizzle - The Lemon Bowl

    As it turns out, Caroline has been craving all things citrus this pregnancy so I decided to take my favorite fruit (lemon!) and turn it into a moist and fluffy baked donut.

    Lemon Donuts with Chocolate Drizzle - The Lemon Bowl

    Thanks to the addition of tangy plain yogurt, these donuts turned out moist, fluffy and a little dense – just like my ideal version of cake. Whole wheat pastry flour and flax seed meal gives it texture and lots of added nutrients for mama and baby.

    Lemon Baked Donuts with Chocolate - The Lemon Bowl

    And just in case that wasn’t temptation enough, I drizzled them in chocolate as a nod to my mama who loves the unexpected flavor combination of lemon and chocolate.

    Lemon Yogurt Donuts with Chocolate Drizzle - The Lemon Bowl

    Lemon Yogurt Baked Donuts with Chocolate Drizzle

    5 stars average
    These moist and fluffy lemon-scented baked donuts are low in calorie and packed with whole grain goodness.
    PREP: 10 mins
    COOK: 16 mins
    TOTAL: 26 mins
    Servings: 12 donuts

    Ingredients
     

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and spray two donut pans with cooking spray; set aside.
    • In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour through salt) and whisk together to remove any lumps.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, eggs, melted coconut oil, lemon zest and juice.
    • Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until ingredients are fully incorporated. Be careful not to overtax to ensure a fluffy end result.
    • Divide batter evenly between baking pans (I like to use a large cookie scoop) and use your finger to make sure the center isn’t covered in batter.
    • Bake for 16-18 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool five minutes in pan before transferring to a wire wrack to cool completely.
    • While donuts are cooling slightly, melt chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave for 60-90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds.
    • Drizzle chocolate evenly over each donut using a spoon or a small plastic bag. Chill for 10 minutes to let chocolate set before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 25.4gProtein: 4gFat: 5.1gSaturated Fat: 2.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.7gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 292mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 12.3g

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    Liz DellaCroce

    Liz Della Croce is the creator and author of The Lemon Bowl, a healthy food blog. Since 2010, Liz has been sharing delicious recipes that just so happen to be healthy. By using real ingredients with an emphasis on seasonality, Liz has built a growing audience of loyal readers who crave good food for their families. Click Here To Subscribe to my newsletter:

    58 Comments

    1. Wendy @ La Phemme Phoodie

      I’ve never had lemon and chocolate together. Sounds like a great combination of flavors! Your pics are gorgeous.

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