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Snickerdoodle Cottage Cheese Donut Holes

Light and fluffy high protein donut holes coated in cinnamon sugar.

Course Dessert, Snack
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 10 donut holes
Author Taavi Moore

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup 4% cottage cheese (preferably Good Culture brand for optimal texture/taste)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (may need 1-2 tbsp additional flour)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar + 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Add the blended cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla and stir well with a spoon. *it’s important you do NOT blend the wet ingredients separate than the dry for optimal texture or else it may be too soft of a dough*

  3. Take ~1-1 1/2 tbsp dough at a time and carefully roll into balls. Flour hands, if needed. 

  4. Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Coat the basket with non-stick cooking spray. 

  5. 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.

  6. Remove from air fryer and cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl. Brush each donut lightly with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar. Enjoy!