Bite into one of these Nutella filled donut bites and you get a warm pocket of hazelnut chocolate that makes the whole thing feel like a special occasion. These little poppable bites are baked, not fried, and come together surprisingly quickly — the hardest part is waiting for them to cool before eating. They’re perfect for holiday cookie trays, brunch spreads, or just a weekend treat that makes everyone in the house very happy. Fair warning: one is never enough.
- Swap: Use any chocolate hazelnut spread or substitute with peanut butter for a different but equally delicious filling.
- Make-ahead: Bake the donut bites and freeze unfilled for up to 1 month; warm and fill with Nutella just before serving.
- Storage: Store filled bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; best eaten the day of baking.
- Variation: Roll finished bites in cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar for a churro-inspired twist.
- Serving: Arrange on a platter dusted with powdered sugar alongside a small bowl of extra Nutella for extra dunking.
My theory stands strong that a little goes a long way… and sometimes just having a little nutella in your life is all it takes! 🙂 When we see these decadent chocolate treats, bursting with nutella our hearts flutter a little… and then sadness takes over when we realize there is just no way we can eat that..and not have a gain this week. 😉 Well I am all about compromises.. and finding ways to have our cake and eat it too! These little nutella filled donut bites are the perfect decadent guilt free treat, costing you only 2 smart points. 🙂
Nutella filled donut bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup white flour
- 3 Tbsp white sugar
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp egg whites
- 2/3 cup almond milk, I use unsweetened original
- 2 Tbsp nutella
- 1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F, spray a mini muffin pan.
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Mix your dry ingredients together in a small bowl, then add your wet.
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Put 1 tsp of mix in the bottom of 20 mini muffin cups. Top with your nutella, you will be using just over 1/4 tsp in each bite.
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Top with remaining batter, about 1/2 Tbsp on each. Divide your mini chocolate chips over the 20 donut bites.
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Bake in oven for approx. 10 minutes. Each donut bite is 2sp or 1pp, or 2 for 3pp.
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Nutritional info, per bite.. Calories 53… Fat 0.9g…Saturated fat 0.3g… Carbs 10.2g… Fiber 0.3g…Sugars 5.3g… Protein 0.9g
