I whipped up a nostalgic treat—the kind of sweet, chocolate-frosted donut we all loved as kids! These homemade versions are way tastier than anything from the store, and they’re super easy to make. Baked with Greek yogurt and just a hint of maple syrup for sweetness, each donut gets dunked in a silky chocolate glaze that’s downright irresistible. These fluffy, chocolatey delights are a blast to make and even more fun to eat!
There’s nothing like ending the week with a little sweetness, and these donuts are just the thing. You know those store-bought frosted chocolate donuts—the ones from Entenmann’s in the classic white and blue box? They were such a childhood favorite! My mom didn’t buy them often, but when she did, it was always the best surprise for my brothers and me.
Recreating childhood treats is one of my favorite kitchen adventures, and these donuts were no exception—so much fun!
These donuts couldn’t be simpler! The batter comes together in no time, and the result is way better than anything from a box—I promise.
And the best part? You can load them up with as much chocolate glaze as you want. Store-bought donuts never have enough frosting, but when you make them at home, that’s never a problem!
Oh, and they’re healthier too—made with Greek yogurt, minimal sugar, and even whole wheat flour if you like. Who doesn’t love a treat that’s both delicious and better for you?
Here’s how it’s done:
Ingredients
- Salted butter
- Maple syrup
- Greek yogurt
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose or whole wheat flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Mini chocolate chips
- Avocado oil (or melted butter works too)
Special Tools
You’ll need a donut pan for baking (since these aren’t fried). No donut pan? No problem—just use a mini muffin pan or a regular muffin pan instead.
Steps
Step 1: Make the batter
I kept these donuts on the healthier side by starting with brown butter and a touch of maple syrup for sweetness. Then, mix in the eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla.
For the flour, I usually go with all-purpose, but whole wheat works too—it’ll make the donuts a bit denser (still tasty, just different!). A gluten-free blend also does the trick if needed.
Step 2: Bake
Once the batter’s ready, pour it into a greased donut pan (this batter is sticky, so don’t skip the greasing!). No donut pan? Make donut holes in a muffin pan instead.
Bake for just 8–10 minutes—they cook up fast! Then, let them cool completely.
Step 3: The frosting
This is where the magic happens! Just melt chocolate chips with a little oil (or butter), and you’ve got the easiest, dreamiest glaze. So rich, so chocolatey—and yes, it will get all over your fingers.
Step 4: Frost the donuts
Once cooled, dip each donut into the warm glaze, let the chocolate set, and dig in! Every bite is a perfect mix of fluffy cake and thick, fudgy frosting.