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lucky charms high protein donut holes

Lucky Charm Donut Holes (High Protein Recipe)

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A quick, macro-friendly snack or breakfast option featuring an air-fried protein dough coated in crispy Lucky Charms cereal and marshmallow pieces.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 10 donut holes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 47
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Lucky Charms cereal divided and slightly crushed
  • 0.5 cup FitFlour high-protein baking blend
  • 0.75 cup Nonfat Greek yogurt plain
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar alternative (optional)

Equipment

Digital Scale
Digital Scale
Air Fryer
Air Fryer
Cookie Scoop Set
Cookie Scoop Set
Mixing Bowl
Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Crush the Lucky Charms cereal slightly in a shallow dish, keeping a few small marshmallow pieces whole for texture.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the high-protein flour, baking powder, and sugar alternative (optional), stirring thoroughly to ensure an even distribution.
  3. Add the plain nonfat Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients, mixing with a spatula until a smooth, workable dough forms.
  4. Portion the dough into 10 even bite-sized pieces using a cookie scoop, rolling them between your hands into smooth balls.
  5. Roll each dough ball through the crushed cereal dish, pressing gently so the pieces firmly coat the entire exterior surface.
  6. Place the coated donut holes in a single layer inside your air fryer basket and cook at 325°F (163°C) for 8 to 9 minutes until cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5g

Notes

Lucky Charm Donut Holes Tips & Expert Strategy

TEXTURE DISCLAIMER: Expect a dense, satisfying, bakery-style cake chew rather than a light, airy yeast-risen structure due to the intense protein density of the high-performance flour.
INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTION WARNING: Swapping out the dedicated premium baking flour for regular white flour will significantly drop the protein content and can cause the dough to spread out flat rather than holding its clean spherical shape.
THE BETTER LATER RULE: While delicious fresh out of the air fryer, these donut holes develop a deeper sweetness and a firmer texture if left to rest in a sealed container for roughly 30 minutes before serving.
PROFESSIONAL FINISHING TOUCH: Spray the donut holes lightly with a tiny mist of coconut oil right before cooking to help the external marshmallows crisp up perfectly without charring.

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