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CHOCOLATE DONUT HOLES

Chocolate Protein Donut Holes (High-Protein)

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A quick, 10-minute high-protein snack made in the air fryer using a simple Greek yogurt dough. Finished with a thin sugar glaze that hardens for a real bakery texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 8 holes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 53
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Donut Hole Dough
  • 50 g self-rising flour
  • 10 g cocoa powder
  • 30 g chocolate whey/casein blend protein powder
  • 160 g nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 30 g sprinkles optional
Glaze (optional)
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar approximate, to coat
  • 1 tsp water to thin out sugar

Equipment

Air Fryer
Air Fryer
Digital Scale
Digital Scale
Mixing Bowl
Mixing Bowl
Wire cooling rack
Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the self-rising flour, cocoa powder, and protein powder until well combined.
  2. Fold in the Greek yogurt. Keep mixing until a thick, slightly tacky dough forms.
  3. Divide the dough and roll it between your hands into small, bite-sized balls.
  4. Place the balls into the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each one. Air fry at 325°F for 8 to 9 minutes.
  5. Remove the donut holes from the air fryer and let them rest on a wire rack until they are entirely cool to the touch.
  6. While they cool, whisk the powdered sugar with just enough water to create a super thin, runny glaze.
  7. Dip each cooled donut hole into the glaze to coat it lightly, top with sprinkles if using, and let them sit on the rack until the glaze hardens completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1holeCalories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 23mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Chocolate Protein Donut Holes Tips & Expert Strategy

WHEY VS CASEIN: This recipe requires a blend. 100% whey will result in a dry, rubbery texture once air-fried.
TEXTURE EXPECTATION: These will be slightly dense and cake-like on the inside, with a hardened sugar shell on the outside once cooled.
DONT RUSH THE GLAZE: If you dip the donut holes while they are still warm, the heat will melt the powdered sugar and the glaze will never set into a hard crust.
ROOM TEMP STORAGE: Store these on the counter, not in the fridge. The humidity in the fridge will melt the glaze and make them soggy.

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