These light, golden donuts are soft, fluffy and lightly sweet, with cottage cheese keeping every bite tender. Baked instead of fried, they are a healthier treat that still feels indulgent. Dust them with a little powdered sugar and enjoy them warm with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 180 g (6.3 oz) cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 100 g (about 3/4 cup) rice flour (or another flour)
- Sweetener to taste
Instructions
- Mix the cottage cheese with the eggs, then add the flour, sweetener, and baking powder to form a pliable dough.
- Shape into small balls or rings.
- Bake at 180 C (350 F) for about 25 minutes. Done!
Tips
- For a lighter texture, blend the cottage cheese until smooth before mixing the dough.
- For more cottage cheese baking, try Fluffy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes or Baked Omelet with Cottage Cheese and Vegetables.
- For more dessert inspiration, see Allrecipes.
Nutrition
Nutrition: per 100 g: 171 kcal, protein 13 g, fat 3 g, carbs 21 g