Mornings seem to go so much better when you start out with a great breakfast. These Triple Chocolate Donuts will wake you up in no time.
My husband just laughs every time I made donuts and say they are for breakfast. He says donuts are wrong because they are not an acceptable breakfast since it is basically cake.
Well, if that’s wrong, I never want to be right 🙂 I love my donut pan and have had so much fun creating fun breakfasts for our kids. Let’s be honest…most times those donuts don’t make it to breakfast anyway. So, we should just call them snack.
I realized the other day that I hadn’t made donuts in a while. Since Spring had forgotten about us and snow was coming down like crazy, I decided it was a donut kind of a day. These Triple Chocolate Donuts are a combination of two recipes I made a few years ago – Chocolate Mint Donuts and Chocolate Zucchini Donuts. Both of those are excellent donuts to go with too BTW.
My youngest has all of a sudden become the pickiest eater. He doesn’t like anything that he used to. In fact, all he wants to eat is Ramen…and we all know how healthy that is. Yuck! But if that means he is actually eating something, then I will let him. Most mornings he refuses to eat breakfast because he isn’t hungry. Then he eats half his sandwich at recess because he is starving. I’m not sure what to do with him. One week he likes something, and then the next week he won’t touch it.
I am claiming a small victory because he actually ate one of these for breakfast. They have yogurt in them, so it has a sight health benefit, right? Maybe I just need to offer chocolate coated health food more often 😉
These donuts are so easy to mix up and bake. Once you make your batter, spoon it into a big ziplock bag and cut one corner off.
It makes it so much easier to fill those donut cavities with a bag instead of a spoon. You also want to make sure they are filled at least 3/4 full. They will bake up and be this nice puffy cake donut.
One thing to note: these chocolate donuts are even better the next day. Keep them stored in a sealed container and they will absorb the moisture from each other making them more dense. When they come out of the oven on the first day, they will be light like a muffin. So definitely give them a day to “ripen”. That is if you can resist the urge to eat them. I like to make them up the night before, so they are ready to be eaten first thing in the morning.
So, do you feel like donuts now? I know I am feeling the urge to go make another kind today.
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Chocolate donuts with chocolate chips and a chocolate glaze will wake you up in the morning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (I use Chobani)
- 2/3 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
- 8 oz. melting chocolate (CandiQuik)
- sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa, nutmeg, and flour. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the vanilla, egg, and yogurt and cream again.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and coffee until everything is incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand. Spoon the batter into a large ziplock bag. Cut the tip off one corner and squeeze into the donut pan cavities. Fill at least 3/4 full. Bake at 375* for 9-10 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate according to the package directions. Dip the tops of the donuts and top with sprinkles. Let set. Store in a sealed container on the counter for 3-4 days. Makes 15 donuts.
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Karly says
March 28, 2013 at 10:18 AMThese are gorgeous donuts! I’ve just perfected my chocolate donut recipe and now you’re making me want to cheat on it already!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:49 PMNow you have me needing to go check out your recipe 🙂
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
March 28, 2013 at 11:19 AMTriple YUM! Ugh, those picky eaters get me every time – one week they like something and the next they don’t…never a dull moment!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:49 PMYeah…never a dull moment is right 🙂
carrian says
March 28, 2013 at 11:31 AMoh man, our youngest is a picky punk. We have the rule that you eat what I make or don’t eat. She’s at least started taking a few bites, and if we add bbq sauce she will do meat. It’s really, really annoying though.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:50 PMWe have that same rule in our house too! Some days he doesn’t eat a whole lot, and I know he is probably hungry but he won’t admit it!!! I’m hoping he will grow out of it soon!!!
Carol ( Answer Is Chocolate) says
March 28, 2013 at 12:19 PMOh I did not need to see these. But they’re healthy with the yogurt so it’s all good! College Boy went through his picky phase too . Got hungry enough and got over it.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:51 PMI keep hoping he will get over it soon too 🙂 Good to know they eventually do! And yes, these have to be super healthy since it has yogurt in them!!! I like how you think!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations says
March 28, 2013 at 12:26 PMI have nothing against chocolate for breakfast. No, I actually prefer it! Nutella after all is an acceptable breakfast spread, so chocolate donuts definitely should be too.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:52 PMI am all about chocolate for breakfast too! And now I am thinking that Nutella donuts should be next on my list 🙂
Vicky says
March 28, 2013 at 4:11 PMI have never tried making donuts before but you’re making me want to add them to my must do list. I love the rainbow decorations you added on top of yours!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 31, 2013 at 11:57 PMThanks Vicky! Donuts are so easy, you should definitely give them a try!!!
Laurie says
March 28, 2013 at 4:15 PMI just showed this to my two sons and they are literally foaming at the mouth for these. Lucky for them, I have the Wilton donut pans and will be making them this weekend. I love the flower sprinkles… so Eastery. Can’t wait to try this recipe… My chocolate loving husband and sons are going to go wild!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
April 1, 2013 at 12:00 AMThe Wilton pans are the best. I hope you have fun making and decorating the donuts!!! Let me know what you all think!!!
Laurie says
April 1, 2013 at 12:06 PMI’m not a big chocolate lover, but they used one word to describe them… “Decadent” Everyone was happy and the donuts didn’t last long.
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says
March 28, 2013 at 5:21 PMThis recipe definitely qualifies as a great breakfast! And I almost thought you were going to say mornings seem to go so much better when you start out with chocolate. I like both of our ideas. And these donuts fit both ideas perfectly. I really need to invest in a donut pan! I’m splurging this weekend, so maybe I’ll add a donut pan to my list of things to purchase. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
April 1, 2013 at 12:02 AMMornings do go much better when chocolate is involved 🙂 Donuts pans are a must have…I sure hope you splurged!!!
Julie says
March 28, 2013 at 7:22 PMI need these donuts in my life. They’d make a perfect start to my mornings!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
April 1, 2013 at 12:02 AMThey do start the day off so much better!!!
Vanessa says
March 28, 2013 at 9:18 PMYum! I love my donut pan. I don’t know why I never thought of piping it with a bag. Duh!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
April 1, 2013 at 12:03 AMThe plastic bag just makes it so much easier 🙂
[email protected] of Laughter says
March 28, 2013 at 9:49 PMYum! These look so good Jocelyn! I love chocolate donuts! Have a great long weekend & Happy Easter! Angie xo
Jocelyn Brubaker says
April 1, 2013 at 12:03 AMThank you Angie!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
March 28, 2013 at 10:04 PMI can always go for a donut! and these triple chocolate ones look amazing.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
April 1, 2013 at 12:04 AMYou and me both…especially ones with that much chocolate in them 🙂
[email protected] says
March 28, 2013 at 11:40 PMChocolate donuts for breakfast … YES! I want a glass of milk with mine … then a cup of coffee. The tip of using the pastry bag to fill the pan is excellent 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
April 1, 2013 at 12:04 AMMilk and then coffee…I like the way you think!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
March 29, 2013 at 8:31 AMHey if pancakes are considered breakfast then donuts are TOTALLY ACCEPTABLE! Heehee 😀 At least in my book anyway. I love chocolate donuts and the sprinkles are absolutely adorable Jocelyn.
Enjoy your weekend!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
April 1, 2013 at 12:05 AMThat is so very true! At least donuts are not dripping with syrup right? You and I are so on the same page about eating!!!
Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com says
March 29, 2013 at 9:10 AMYou had me at TRIPLE CHOCOLATE…and made my tummy grumble at “donuts” 😉 YUM YUM YUM!! Pinned 😉 Thanks for another delicious recipe, Jocelyn! Have a beautiful Easter!! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
April 1, 2013 at 12:05 AMThank you Brenda 🙂
Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke says
March 29, 2013 at 9:45 PMi’ve never made donuts before, i need a pan!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
April 1, 2013 at 12:06 AMOh girl! You should get a donut pan…they are so much fun to bake!!!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
March 29, 2013 at 10:51 PMI love these -especially that they have the yogurt in them. AND all that chocolate. God forbid we ever get our kids together. We’d never find anything everyone liked to eat. 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
April 1, 2013 at 12:07 AMhahaha! I think with all the sugary goodness that both of us bake, that we would be able to find something everyone would like!!! It just might not be the healthiest 🙂
Michelle says
March 30, 2013 at 12:09 PMI bought a donut pan a while ago because I saw so many recipes. But, just like the popcorn, I haven’t tried it yet – sigh.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
April 1, 2013 at 12:08 AMWhat are you waiting for??? I think you need some donuts and popcorn this week 🙂
Paula B. says
March 30, 2013 at 8:24 PMThese not only look amazing but very do-able by the novice. Like others, I am soon going to be investing in that donut pan!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
April 1, 2013 at 12:08 AMYou won’t regret the new pan!! I use mine all the time!!!
Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate says
June 7, 2013 at 4:15 PMHi, Jocelyn! Happy National Donut Day to you! 😉 Stopping by to let you know that I featured your Triple Chocolate Donuts on my blog today: http://www.chattingoverchocolate.com/2013/06/a-bakers-dozen-ways-to-celebrate.html … Thanks for sharing this scrumptious recipe!! Have a fabulous weekend!! 🙂