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Air Fryer Donut Holes – protein-packed healthy treats with no sugar

Healthy Air Fryer Donut Holes

Healthy Air Fryer Donut Holes are packed with protein and coated in a sweet cinnamon mixture. These melt-in-your-mouth Donut Holes is a quick and easy treat recipe you can make in your Air Fryer! These babies are so good and taste like real donuts.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 39 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

For Donut Holes:

  • 1 ¾ cups or 260g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 2 cups or 260g dry curd cottage cheese or farmer’s cheese
  • 1/2 cup or 75g plain Greek yogurt, 2%
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 1/3 cup or 75g erythritol of sweetener of choice
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract

For Donut Hole Coating:

  • 3-4 Tbsp. or~40g melted butter
  • 4 Tbsp. or 40g erythritol sugar of your choice
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

To Make Donut Holes:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and, salt. Set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, erythritol, and vanilla extract. Using a hand blender or countertop blender mix all together until smooth.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and knead with your hand for 1 to 2-minutes until the dough is smooth. The dough could be sticky, but firm enough to roll into balls.
  • Preheat air fryer to 320°F.
  • Using a 1-Tbsp. measuring spoon, portion out the dough into the same pieces, and place them on a lightly floured work surface. Coat your palms with a small drop of melted butter and roll each dough piece into balls.
  • Transfer the balls in a single layer in the air fryer. Air fry for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

To Coat Donut Holes in Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:

  • Combine the erythritol (or sugar) with ground cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Brush the hot doughnut holes with melted butter and roll them in the cinnamon mixture. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

How Many Calories in Air Fryer Doughnut Holes?
Calories (per 1 donut hole): 39 kcal Calories (per 1 serving, 100g): 280 kcal
Fat: 1.2 g Fat: 8.4 g
Carbohydrates: 4.9 g Carbohydrates: 34.9 g
Protein: 2.3 g Protein: 16.4 g
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