Cozy Bites of Carrot Cake Bliss
These air fryer carrot cake donut holes are about to become your new favorite springtime snack. Light, fluffy, and loaded with warm spices, they pack all the comforting flavor of classic carrot cake in one perfect, poppable bite. And the best part? Each one has 6g of protein, making them the ultimate treat-meets-snack situation.
Why You’ll Love these Air Fryer Carrot Cake Donut Holes
We’re talking protein donut holes made with a Greek yogurt dough that’s soft, chewy, and ridiculously easy to whip up. The flavor is straight-up carrot cake magic—cinnamon, nutmeg, and just the right amount of natural sweetness. They’re baked (not fried!) in the air fryer, giving you that golden donut hole texture without the grease or mess.
Some get tossed in powdered sugar, others in a cinnamon coconut sugar mix…aka two epic flavor options in one small batch. Whether you’re in the mood for something classic or a little more spiced, these protein carrot cake donut holes totally deliver.
Seriously, these are the kind of air fryer donut holes that taste like dessert but work just as well as a mid-day snack or sweet breakfast bite. They come together fast, are made with simple ingredients, and give total cozy-spring-energy. No need to wait for a special occasion—just grab one (or three) and enjoy.
Macros Per Serving
92 Cal | 16g Carbs | 1g Fat | 6g Protein
Recipe Card
Air Fryer Carrot Cake Donut Holes
Ingredients
Dry:
- 98 g Self Rising Flour (King Arthur)
- 60 g Keto Wheat Flour (King Arthur – or sub equal parts SR flour)
- Pinch of Salt
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- 32 g Zero Calorie Sweetener (H-E-B)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Nutmeg
Wet:
- 284 g Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt (Siggi’s)
- 40 g Carrot (grated)
- Olive Oil Spray
Coating:
- 14 g Unsalted Butter (Vital Farms)
- 2 tbsp Coconut Sugar (Big Tree Farms)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 30 g Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Mix together dry ingredients in a bowl. Add in your wet (besides the spray oil).98 g (0.78 cups) Self Rising Flour, 60 g (0.5 cups) Keto Wheat Flour, Pinch of Salt, 1/2 tsp Baking Powder, 32 g (8 tsp) Zero Calorie Sweetener, 1 tsp Cinnamon, 1/2 tsp Nutmeg, 284 g (1.42 cups) Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt, 40 g (0.33 cups) Carrot
- Slowly incorporate with a wooden spoon.
- Add dough to a flour surface and continue kneading until a dough forms. You may need to add flour if too sticky.
- Then cut into 12 equal parts and roll into balls (I weighed out each little ball to ensure they were the same).
- Add to your air fryer basket. Spray with olive oil & air fry at 375° for 6-8 mins. Let them cool.Olive Oil Spray
Coating:
- Roll half in powdered sugar and some dipped in melted butter and then your coconut sugar/cinnamon mixture.14 g (1 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, 2 tbsp Coconut Sugar, 1 tsp Cinnamon, 30 g (0.25 cups) Powdered Sugar
Nutrition Information
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.
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