Description
Easy Homemade Cottage Cheese Donuts are a delightful twist on traditional donuts, offering a fluffy texture and a hint of tanginess thanks to the cottage cheese. These baked treats are quick to prepare and perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack any time of day. With warm cinnamon sugar dusting, each bite brings comfort and joy, making them an irresistible addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your donut pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity halfway.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg