Fluffy and soft dark chocolate chip donut holes that pack 5g protein per donut hole.
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:
- 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.
- 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).
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Dark Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Donut Holes
Ingredients
Donut Holes
- ¾ cup + 2 tbsp 4% Good Culture cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- â…“ cup mini chocolate chips
Icing
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
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, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add the blended cottage cheese, maple syrup, and egg. Stir well with a spoon. Once it starts to come together, fold in chocolate chips.
- 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 6-8 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 and let set for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!
