Light and fluffy high protein donut holes elevated with lots of rainbow sprinkles.
Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
I have not tested a gluten-free version of this recipe, so I can not promise you it will turn out with a gluten-free substitute. But let me know if you have success!
Can I make these in an oven?
Yes, but they will not yield the exact same texture – a bit less fluffy and donut like. I recommend baking in a 350F oven for 10-12 minutes.
Why is my dough so wet and sticky?
First of all, it is very important you follow the recipe exactly. There are a few reasons why your dough could be too wet:
Add 1-2 tbsp more of flour at a time if all else fails. Not every cottage cheese is made the same way (although, I always recommend Good Culture brand).
You’re blending the cottage cheese TOO much. Per the recipe, I recommend using a food processor for this so it won’t whip up the cottage cheese too finely. You want it to just be combined where it’s smooth but maybe a few chunks remain, sort of consistency of greek yogurt.
You’re blending the wet ingredients together separately. Per the recipe, add the wet ingredients into the dry then mix. This prevents the dough from being too wet.
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Funfetti Cottage Cheese Donut Holes
Ingredients
- ¾ cup 2% or 4% cottage cheese (I recommend Good Culture brand for best texture and taste)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (may need 1-2 tbsp additional flour)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
Icing
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tsp milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese to a food processor and process until just blended. The texture should be smooth with several small chunks remaining, similar to the texture of greek yogurt.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the blended cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir well with a spoon. Once it starts to come together, fold in sprinkles. If the dough feels too sticky, add 1-2 tbsp flour at a time.
- Take ~1 ½ tbsp dough at a time and carefully roll into balls. Flour hands, if needed.
- Preheat air fryer. Coat basket with non-stick cooking spray. Place balls in air fryer, trying not to overcrowd the basket. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Air fry for 6-7 minutes at 350°F.
- Remove from air fryer and cool. While donuts are cooling, whisk together the ingredients for the icing.
- One donuts are completely cooled, dip them in the glaze, top with sprinkles, and let set for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!
