Whole Wheat Baked Chocolate Chip Donuts (Soft, Sweet & Family-Friendly)

Whole Wheat Baked Chocolate Chip Donuts

If you’re looking for a fun, homemade treat that feels like a bakery favorite but is made with simple, wholesome ingredients, these whole wheat baked chocolate chip donuts are a perfect choice. They’re soft, fluffy, lightly sweet, and filled with little pockets of melted chocolate in every bite. Because they’re baked instead of fried and made with whole wheat flour, these donuts are a great option for breakfast, snacks, or a cozy weekend treat the whole family will love.

❤️ Why You’ll Love These Donuts

• Made with 100% whole wheat flour

• Baked, not fried

• Soft, tender, and lightly sweet

• Chocolate chips in every bite

• Easy, one-bowl recipe

✨ Optional Glaze or Toppings

• Light dusting of powdered sugar

• vanilla glaze

• Chocolate drizzle

• Cinnamon sugar coating

• Leave plain for a less sweet option

📝 Tips for Success

• Don’t overmix—this keeps donuts soft and fluffy

• Use mini chocolate chips for more even distribution

• Pipe the batter for a cleaner, more even shape

• Avoid overbaking to keep them moist

🔄 Substitutions & Variations

• Dairy-free: Use almond or oat milk

• Naturally sweetened: Use maple syrup (reduce milk slightly)

• Extra flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon

• Fun twist: Add sprinkles for a birthday-style donut

🥡 Storage Tips

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days

• Refrigerate for up to 5 days

• Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw before serving

👩‍🍳 Things you will need

• Donut baking pan

• One medium or large mixing bowl

• Piping bag or large ziplock bag

Recipe

Whole Wheat Baked Chocolate Chip Donuts

Makes about 10 donuts

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of whole wheat flour

• 1/4 cup of milk

• 2 tablespoons of oil

• 1/4 cup of brown sugar

• 1 egg

• 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder

• 1 teaspoon of baking soda

• 1/4 cup of yogurt

• 1/2 cup of chocolate chips

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl mix the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

2. Then add milk, oil, egg, brown sugar, and yogurt. Mix the ingredients well. You can use a hand mixer or a spoon. Then fold in the chocolate chips.

3. Then let the batter rest in the refrigerator for one hour.

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop or pipe the batter into a greased donut pan and fill about 1/2 full.

5. Bake for 10-12 minutes. You will know the donuts are done because they will start to get a little golden brown on the sides and will be firm but squishy when you touch them.

6. Take the donuts out of the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Enjoy.

These whole wheat baked chocolate chip donuts are a simple, feel-good recipe that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. They’re soft, chocolatey, and just sweet enough. They are perfect for sharing with family or enjoying with a cup of coffee. If you try them, I’d love to hear how they turned out and how you topped yours!

-Tina