Homemade Cottage Cheese Donuts Recipe

Homemade Cottage Cheese Donuts Recipe

12 servings
Make a dozen of my fluffy, high-protein cottage cheese donuts in just 30 minutes. Top them with cinnamon sugar or a homemade glaze and sprinkles (I tested and love both topping options!).

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
    1 ¼ c
  • baking powder
    1 tsp
  • salt
    ¼ tsp
  • maple syrup

    brown sugar also works

    ½ c
  • blended 2% cottage cheese
    ½ c
  • eggs
    2 large
  • unsweetened almond milk
    ½ c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • melted coconut oil
    2 tbsp
  • blended 2% cottage cheese
    2 tbsp
  • powdered sugar
    3 tbsp
  • rainbow sprinkles

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Place the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Place all the wet ingredients, except the melted coconut oil, into a bowl and whisk to combine. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet and whisk together. Then, whisk in the coconut oil.

  4. 4

    Add the batter to a piping bag and then pipe batter into each donut well, about ¾ of the way full.

  5. 5

    Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350℉. Allow the donuts to cool before adding the glaze.

  6. 6

    Prepare the glaze. In a separate bowl, add the blended cottage cheese and powdered sugar and stir to combine. You may need to add more powdered sugar depending on how thick you want it.

  7. 7

    Coat half the donuts in cinnamon sugar and dip half the donuts in the glaze. Top the glazed donuts with rainbow sprinkles while the glaze is still wet.

Homemade Cottage Cheese Donuts Recipe

Homemade Cottage Cheese Donuts Recipe

5.0(2)30 min12 servings135 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a sweet, comforting treat that’s surprisingly easy to make and offers a delicious twist? These homemade cottage cheese donuts are your answer, delivering fluffy texture and a hint of wholesome goodness, all ready in just 30 minutes.

The true brilliance of this recipe lies in the blended 2% cottage cheese. It's not just a clever way to add protein; it contributes to an exceptionally moist and tender crumb, making these donuts incredibly light and airy without any discernible cheesy flavor. This unique ingredient, combined with a quick preparation time, sets these fluffy donuts apart from typical versions.

Get ready for a truly delightful dessert experience. Each of these donuts promises a pillowy-soft texture that practically melts on your tongue, offering a subtly sweet flavor profile that’s perfectly balanced. You have the choice of two fantastic toppings: a classic, comforting cinnamon sugar coating or a smooth, sweet powdered sugar glaze, made extra fun with vibrant rainbow sprinkles. These donuts are designed to be an accessible baking project, proving that impressive homemade treats can fit into a busy schedule, yielding a dozen delicious servings, each around 135 calories.

Customization & Serving

If you prefer, brown sugar makes an excellent substitute for the maple syrup in the batter, lending a slightly different but equally appealing sweetness. For toppings, feel free to get creative! While cinnamon sugar and the powdered sugar glaze with sprinkles are tried and true favorites, a simple dusting of powdered sugar works beautifully, or you could even explore a different flavored glaze to match your mood.

These high-protein donuts are wonderfully versatile—perfect for elevating a weekend breakfast, serving as a delightful afternoon pick-me-up, or enjoying as a light and satisfying dessert. Pair them with your favorite hot beverage for a cozy moment, or present them as a fun, customizable treat for friends and family.

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