Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh?

It is best to use fresh strawberries because frozen ones release too much water, which can make the dough soggy. If frozen strawberries are your only option, thaw them first and pat them dry before adding them to the batter.

Can I make these donuts without a donut pan?

Yes, you can. The recipe works perfectly for donut holes shaped by hand or with a cookie scoop. A donut pan gives them a more classic shape, but it is not required to enjoy the same flavor and texture.

What type of cottage cheese works best for this recipe?

High protein cottage cheese with around 13 to 14 grams of protein per half cup works best. Low fat or watery cottage cheese makes the batter too thin and can affect the final texture of the donuts.

Can I replace almond flour with coconut flour?

No, coconut flour is too absorbent and will change the dough completely. For best results, stick to superfine blanched almond flour, which gives the donuts a light and soft texture.

How do I store 4 ingredient keto strawberry cottage cheese donuts?

Store the donuts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. For longer storage, freeze them and reheat in the oven when ready to serve.

Can I make these donuts sweeter?

Yes, if you prefer a sweeter taste, simply increase the monkfruit sweetener slightly. Keep in mind that the donuts are designed to be lightly sweet so that they can pair well with glazes, frostings, or toppings without becoming overly sugary.

4 Ingredient Keto Strawberry Cottage Cheese Donuts

Description

Soft, keto-friendly strawberry donuts made with just 4 ingredients: cottage cheese, almond flour, monkfruit sweetener, and fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup high protein 4% cottage cheese

1 1/2 cups superfine almond flour

2 tbsp monkfruit sweetener

1/4 cup chopped strawberries

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.

2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.

3. Mix almond flour and sweetener in a bowl.

4. Add blended cheese and mix until dough forms.

5. Fold in strawberries.

6. Scoop and roll dough into balls.

7. Place on baking sheet and bake 20–22 minutes.

8. Cool before glazing or serving.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries, not frozen.

Avoid allulose for best texture.

Store in fridge or freeze up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 donut
Calories: 79
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 27mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg