Ingredients
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- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan or use a silicone donut mold.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, grated carrots, cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and whole wheat flour.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free option, replace cottage cheese with almond or coconut yogurt.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg