These keto donuts are low in carbs, yet they have the perfect texture and flavor to satisfy any donut craving. If you have a sweet tooth and miss donuts on your keto diet, you’ll absolutely love these tender, flavorful keto donuts!
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!
By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Low Carb Africa.
❤️ Why you’ll love it
On a keto diet? You need this keto donut recipe because these donuts taste just like the real thing! Plus, they come together quickly and look just like real donuts, thanks to a special donut pan. These low carb donuts will quickly become a new favorite.
🥘 Equipment Used
The following are affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
To make this low carb donut recipe, you’ll need a 6-hole donut pan, a large mixing bowl, and a whisk.
🧾 Ingredients Used
- Coconut Oil: Coconut oil will make sure these almond flour donuts won’t stick to the mold.
- Almond Flour: Almond flour is the base of this donut dough, and it adds a nutty taste.
- Baking Powder: Since these are baked donuts, it’s really important to use fresh baking powder to get a good rise.
- Sea Salt: A pinch of sea salt enhances the overall flavor profile of the donuts.
- Monk Fruit Sweetener: Monk fruit sweetener is a natural low-carb sugar substitute, ideal for this easy keto donuts recipe.
- Eggs: Eggs act as a binding agent, supporting the donuts’ structure and texture.
- Unsalted Butter: Unsalted butter offers a rich, buttery taste and gives the donuts a tender crumb.
- Vanilla Extract: A dash of vanilla extract heightens the flavor and aroma of these sugar-free donuts.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: Unsweetened almond milk adds moisture and complements the almond flour’s taste.
- Optional Glaze: For the glaze, I use powdered sweetener, heavy cream, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
🔪 How To Make Keto Donuts
To Make the Donuts
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Grease a 6-hole donut pan with coconut oil.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients (almond flour, baking powder, monk fruit sweetener, and sea salt) in a medium bowl.
- Make a well in the center of the almond flour mixture and add the wet ingredients (vanilla extract, almond milk, and melted butter). Slowly add in the eggs one by one, stirring the mixture between each egg.
- As the batter is very wet, I recommend pouring it into a measuring cup to make it easier. Then, pour the keto donut batter into the prepared 6-hole metal or silicone donut pan. Fill each donut mold as close to ¾ full as possible.
- Bake the keto donuts in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. They are done when they are golden brown. Note: The center of the donuts may fill in, but that can be corrected once they are cooled.
- Allow the donuts to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the molds. Then, remove them from the donut pan. Allow the donuts to cool completely on a wire rack before adding the glaze (optional).
Optional Glaze
- In a small bowl, combine powdered sweetener, heavy cream, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until the ingredients meld into a smooth, luscious glaze.
- Dip the cooled keto donuts into the glaze or artfully drizzle it over the tops with a piping bag.
- Give the glaze a few minutes to set on the donuts before diving in.
🥫 Storing and Reheating
To keep these low-carb donuts fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature unless you add the glaze. Since the glaze contains dairy, store leftover glazed doughnuts in the fridge. For a fresh-from-the-oven flavor, microwave your donut for 10-15 seconds before eating.
You can also freeze leftover keto donuts by wrapping them in plastic wrap and placing them in a freezer bag. When you are ready to eat them, simply thaw, reheat, and top with the glaze.
💭 Tips and Variations
- Add a dash of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the almond flour mixture for a fall flavor.
- Use a silicone pan for easy, no-stick clean-up.
- Enhance the glaze by infusing it with flavors like lemon zest or cocoa powder.
- Top your glazed donuts with colorful, keto-friendly sprinkles for a fun look.
- If you’re a fan of texture, incorporate chopped nuts or unsweetened shredded coconut into the batter.
- Mix cocoa powder or keto chocolate chips into the batter and consider adding chocolate to the glaze for keto chocolate donuts.
- Experiment with different extracts such as almond or coconut to personalize the flavor.
- Instead of the optional glaze listed in this recipe, consider topping these keto doughnuts with the cream cheese frosting from my keto spice cake.
- For a really neat appearance, pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan using a pastry bag.
🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?
These are the best keto donuts, and they can be enjoyed just like traditional donuts. They’re great with a cup of hot coffee, a keto iced coffee, or tea or with a handful of fresh berries for natural sweetness.
👩🍳 Frequently asked questions
Although you can use any granulated sugar alternative for this keto donut recipe, I’m partial to monk fruit sweetener. It has a more natural flavor without the cooling effect of erythritol.
Classic donuts made with wheat flour and cane sugar, like the ones you get at Dunkin Donuts, are not approved for a low carb diet. They are incredibly high in carbs and sugar and will raise your blood sugar, kicking you out of ketosis.
Fortunately, you can make delicious keto donuts using almond flour and a natural sweetener, including an optional glaze to really satisfy your craving. They’ll remind you of Krispy Kreme donuts, but they’re approved for a low-carb diet.
If you need to avoid dairy as part of your keto diet, replace the butter and heavy cream with dairy-free alternatives like coconut oil and coconut cream.
📖 Recipe
Keto Donuts
Keto donuts are a fantastic way to enjoy a sweet treat without all the sugar found in regular donuts. Made with ingredients like almond flour and coconut oil, these donuts pack a punch of flavor and a great texture that will make you forget they’re low-carb.
Print
Pin
SaveSaved!
Servings:6donuts
Calories:230kcal
Prevent your screen from going dark
Ingredients
Keto Donut Glaze Ingredients
Instructions
To Make the Keto Donuts
Grease a 6-hole donut pan with coconut oil.
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Whisk together the dry ingredients (almond flour,baking powder,monk fruit sweetener,and sea salt) in a medium bowl.
1 cup almond flour,1 teaspoon baking powder,¼ cup monk fruit sweetener,¼ teaspoon salt
Make a well in the center of the almond flour mixture and add the wet ingredients (vanilla extract,almond milk,and melted butter). Slowly add in the eggs one by one,stirring the mixture between each egg.
¼ cup butter,1 tablespoon vanilla extract,¼ cup unsweetened almond milk,2 large eggs
As the batter is very wet,it is recommended to pour it into a measuring cup for easy pour. Then,pour the keto donut batter into the prepared 6-hole metal or silicone donut pan. Fill each donut mold as close to ¾ full as possible.
Bake the keto donuts in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. The donuts are done when they are golden brown. Note:The center of the donuts may fill in,but that can be corrected once the donuts are cooled.
Allow the donuts to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the molds. Then,remove the donuts from the donut pan. Allow the donuts to cool completely on a wire rack before adding the glaze (optional).
Optional Glaze
In a small bowl,combine powdered sweetener,heavy cream,melted butter,and vanilla extract. Stir until the ingredients meld into a smooth,luscious glaze.
¼ cup powdered sweetener,1 tablespoon heavy cream,1 tablespoon butter,½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Dip the cooled keto donuts into the glaze or artfully drizzle it over the tops with a piping bag.
Give the glaze a few minutes to set on the donuts before diving in.
Notes
- Use a silicone pan for easy,no-stick clean-up.
- If you’re a fan of texture,incorporate chopped nuts or unsweetened shredded coconut into the batter.
- Mix cocoa powder or keto chocolate chips into the batter and consider adding chocolate to the glaze for keto chocolate donuts.
- Experiment with different extracts such as almond or coconut to personalize the flavor.
- Instead of the optional glaze listed in this recipe,consider topping these keto doughnuts with the cream cheese frosting from my keto spice cake.
Nutrition
Calories:230kcal| Carbohydrates:6g| Protein:6g| Fat:22g| Saturated Fat:8g| Polyunsaturated Fat:1g| Monounsaturated Fat:3g| Trans Fat:0.4g| Cholesterol:87mg| Sodium:197mg| Potassium:93mg| Fiber:3g| Sugar:1g| Vitamin A:385IU| Vitamin C:1mg| Calcium:82mg| Iron:1mg