Description
Delicious and nutritious protein-packed donuts made with cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: shredded coconut, chopped nuts, dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Combine honey, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures gently.
- Prepare the donut pan by lightly greasing it.
- Fill the donut pan halfway with batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan option, use silken tofu or dairy-free yogurt. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: protein donuts, cottage cheese recipe, healthy dessert