High Protein Cinnamon Sugar Air Fried Donut Holes – 19-Minute Recipe
Fluffy, protein‑packed donut holes coated in a sweet cinnamon‑sugar glaze. They’re airy, lightly sweetened, and perfect for a quick snack or post‑workout boost.
Recipe by Hunter Micheletto· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 30 whey protein
- 1 tsp baking powder
- a pinch salt
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp light butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, whisk together the all‑purpose flour, whey protein, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
- 2Add the nonfat Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and melted light butter to the dry mixture and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- 3Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (351°F). Place the dough balls in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch.
- 5Air‑fry for 7–9 minutes, or until the donut holes are golden brown and cooked through.
- 6While the donut holes are still warm, brush them lightly with additional melted butter.
- 7In a shallow bowl, combine the remaining granulated sugar and cinnamon. Toss the butter‑brushed donut holes in the cinnamon‑sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- 8Serve warm or let cool to room temperature; store any leftovers in an airtight container.
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Combine dry ingredients first
Whisk the flour, whey protein, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon together before adding wet ingredients.
Portion dough evenly
Divide the dough into 12 equal balls.
Butter‑brush while warm
Brush the donut holes with melted butter right after air‑frying, then toss in cinnamon‑sugar.
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19 min estimated total time for 12 servings.
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- How long does it take to make High Protein Cinnamon Sugar Air Fried Donut Holes?
- About 19 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 9 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this High Protein Cinnamon Sugar Air Fried Donut Holes recipe make?
- This recipe makes 12 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this High Protein Cinnamon Sugar Air Fried Donut Holes recipe come from?
- It was shared by Hunter Micheletto on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.