Description
Delight in these light and fluffy Air Fryer Blueberry Cottage Cheese Donut Holes, a wholesome and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. Made with oat flour, fresh blueberries, and protein-rich cottage cheese, these donut holes are air-fried to golden perfection, offering a moist texture without the guilt of deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp honey
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Fruit
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the batter to ensure even cooking.
- Mix Cottage Cheese and Egg: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and egg until the mixture is smooth and well combined, providing a creamy base for the batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in oat flour, honey, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until a thick, consistent batter forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the texture light.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter to evenly distribute them without breaking the berries or turning the batter purple.
- Form Donut Holes: Using a spoon, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the batter. With slightly damp hands, roll each portion into a ball shape to create uniform donut holes.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the donut holes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure they have space between them for even air circulation.
- Air Fry the Donut Holes: Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping the donut holes halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Using oat flour makes these donut holes gluten-free and adds a subtle nutty flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use a vegan honey alternative or maple syrup.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- These donut holes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 donut holes
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: blueberry donut holes, air fryer donuts, healthy snack, cottage cheese donuts, oat flour desserts
