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Dark Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Donut Holes

by StudioLink Recipe.
April 28, 2026
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From Taavi Moore, RD

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Bite-sized, protein-packed donut holes that are secretly healthy! Made with cottage cheese and dark chocolate chips, then air-fried to golden perfection and dipped in a sweet vanilla glaze. The perfect guilt-free treat for any time of day.

Ingredients:

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For the Donut Holes
  •   3/4 cup Good Culture cottage cheese (plus 2 tbsp)
  •   1 cup all-purpose flour
  •   2 tbsp dutch-processed cocoa powder
  •   2 tsp baking powder
  •   1/4 tsp baking soda
  •   1/4 tsp salt
  •   2 tbsp maple syrup
  •   1 large egg
  •   1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
 
For the Icing
  •   1/2 cup powdered sugar
  •   1-2 tbsp milk
  •   1/4 tsp vanilla extract
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Add cottage cheese to a food processor and process until just blended. The texture should be smooth with several small chunks remaining, similar to Greek yogurt.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, dutch-processed cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the blended cottage cheese, maple syrup, and egg to the dry ingredients. Stir well with a spoon until combined.
  4. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  5. Take about 1½ tablespoons of dough at a time and carefully roll into balls. Flour your hands if needed to prevent sticking.
  6. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Coat the basket with non-stick cooking spray.
  7. Place the dough balls in the air fryer basket, trying not to overcrowd. Spray the tops with non-stick cooking spray.
  8. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, until the donut holes are set and cooked through.
  9. Remove from the air fryer and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Make the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  11. Once the donut holes are completely cooled, dip each one in the glaze. Let set for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!

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