Cottage cheese creates the exact same protein structure as eggs in donuts—discovered by accident in 1970s health food experiments.
Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Donut Holes
Dive into these delightful lemon blueberry cottage cheese donut holes that promise a burst of flavor in every bite! With a fluffy texture and the zesty zing of fresh lemons paired with juicy blueberries, these little treats pack a protein punch of 5 grams each. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they're a fun and nutritious way to brighten your day!
Prep
15
min
Cook
8
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- Zest from 1 lemon
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- ¾ cup Good Culture 4% Cottage Cheese, blended until just smooth (180 ml)
- 1 egg
- 1-2 tbsp milk (15-30 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 2 tsp baking powder (10 ml)
- ¼ tsp baking soda (1.25 ml)
- 1 cup flour (may need to 1-2+ tbsp additional flour if using a cottage cheese brand with thinner consistency or lower fat) (125 g)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (15 ml)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (100 g)
- ¼ tsp vanilla (1.25 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- ¼ tsp salt (1.25 ml)
📦Other(1)
- ⅓ cup frozen wild blueberries (79.2 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the blended Good Culture cottage cheese, egg, and maple syrup and stir well with a spoon. Once it starts to come together, fold in blueberries.
- 2
Take ~2 tbsp dough at a time and carefully roll into balls.
- 3
Preheat air fryer, coating the basket with non-stick cooking spray.
- 4
Place balls in air fryer, trying not to overcrowd the basket. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Air fry for 6-8 minutes at 350F.
- 5
Remove from air fryer and cool. While donuts are cooling, whisk together the ingredients for the icing.
- 6
Once donuts are cooled completely, dip them in the glaze and let set for ~10-15 minutes. Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth before incorporating to eliminate curds that would create dense pockets and uneven texture in the final donut holes.technique
- ✓Toss blueberries in 1 tablespoon of flour before folding into batter to prevent sinking during cooking - the flour coating creates friction against the batter.ingredient1 tablespoon flour coating
- ✓Chill shaped donut balls for 15-20 minutes before air frying to firm the cottage cheese proteins and prevent spreading during the initial heat blast.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Use an internal temperature of 190-195°F to ensure doneness without overbaking - cottage cheese's high moisture content requires precise temperature control.technique190-195°F
- ✓Apply glaze only when donut holes reach room temperature (70-75°F) because warm surfaces cause sugar glazes to become thin and run off instead of setting properly.timing70-75°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
8
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
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Cottage cheese creates the exact same protein structure as eggs in donuts—discovered by accident in 1970s health food experiments.
Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Donut Holes
Dive into these delightful lemon blueberry cottage cheese donut holes that promise a burst of flavor in every bite! With a fluffy texture and the zesty zing of fresh lemons paired with juicy blueberries, these little treats pack a protein punch of 5 grams each. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they're a fun and nutritious way to brighten your day!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- Zest from 1 lemon
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- ¾ cup Good Culture 4% Cottage Cheese, blended until just smooth (180 ml)
- 1 egg
- 1-2 tbsp milk (15-30 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 2 tsp baking powder (10 ml)
- ¼ tsp baking soda (1.25 ml)
- 1 cup flour (may need to 1-2+ tbsp additional flour if using a cottage cheese brand with thinner consistency or lower fat) (125 g)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (15 ml)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (100 g)
- ¼ tsp vanilla (1.25 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- ¼ tsp salt (1.25 ml)
📦Other(1)
- ⅓ cup frozen wild blueberries (79.2 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the blended Good Culture cottage cheese, egg, and maple syrup and stir well with a spoon. Once it starts to come together, fold in blueberries.
- 2
Take ~2 tbsp dough at a time and carefully roll into balls.
- 3
Preheat air fryer, coating the basket with non-stick cooking spray.
- 4
Place balls in air fryer, trying not to overcrowd the basket. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Air fry for 6-8 minutes at 350F.
- 5
Remove from air fryer and cool. While donuts are cooling, whisk together the ingredients for the icing.
- 6
Once donuts are cooled completely, dip them in the glaze and let set for ~10-15 minutes. Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth before incorporating to eliminate curds that would create dense pockets and uneven texture in the final donut holes.technique
- ✓Toss blueberries in 1 tablespoon of flour before folding into batter to prevent sinking during cooking - the flour coating creates friction against the batter.ingredient1 tablespoon flour coating
- ✓Chill shaped donut balls for 15-20 minutes before air frying to firm the cottage cheese proteins and prevent spreading during the initial heat blast.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Use an internal temperature of 190-195°F to ensure doneness without overbaking - cottage cheese's high moisture content requires precise temperature control.technique190-195°F
- ✓Apply glaze only when donut holes reach room temperature (70-75°F) because warm surfaces cause sugar glazes to become thin and run off instead of setting properly.timing70-75°F