Healthy and Easy Cottage Cheese Churro Donut Holes
Healthy and Easy Cottage Cheese Churro Donut Holes are a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth while sticking to your health goals. These protein-packed treats combine the nostalgic flavor of churros with the nutritional benefits of cottage cheese, making them perfect for any occasion—be it a snack or dessert. With just six simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up these delicious donut holes in no time. Plus, they can be made in an air fryer for a lighter option! Enjoy them warm, coated in cinnamon sugar, and paired with fresh fruit or nut butter for an extra special treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 donut holes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g Cottage Cheese
- 120 g Wholemeal Plain Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 40 g Coconut Sugar
- 2-3 tbsp Milk (for coating)
- 20 g Coconut Sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and coconut sugar together.
- Fold blended cottage cheese into the dry mixture to form dough.
- Roll dough into 12 equal balls.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix cinnamon and coconut sugar for coating.
- Dip each donut hole in milk and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut hole
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg