Craving donuts but staying keto? These low-carb, baked donuts are your answer!
Made with almond flour and just 6 simple ingredients, these donuts are:
- Fluffy and delicious:Â They have a satisfying cake-like texture that won’t disappoint.
- Easy to make:Â No yeast or frying needed, just mix, bake, and enjoy!
- Customizable:Â Frost them, add flavorings, or enjoy them plain – the possibilities are endless!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups almond flour (blanched for best texture)
- 1/2 cup granulated sweetener (allose or monk fruit)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup milk (coconut, almond, cashew, etc.)
Equipment:
- Mixing bowls
- Donut pan (greased)
- Ziplock bag (optional, for easier filling)
- Wire rack
Ready to bake? Let’s do it!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease your donut pan.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients:Â almond flour, sweetener, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients:Â eggs, apple cider vinegar, and milk.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix!
- Transfer the batter to a ziplock bag (optional) and snip a small corner. This makes filling the donut pan easier.
- Pipe the batter into the greased donut pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost and enjoy! (Optional)
Tips for success:
- Don’t overbake:Â The donuts will continue to cook slightly after you take them out of the oven.
- Frost at room temperature:Â Warm donuts will melt the frosting, while cold donuts will make it harden too much.
Flavor variations:
Get creative with these flavor ideas!
- Cinnamon:Â Add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon to the batter and dip the baked donuts in a sugar-free cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Blueberry or Raspberry:Â Fold in 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen berries.
- Chocolate:Â Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and increase the milk by 1 tablespoon.
- Lemon:Â Add 1 tablespoon of lemon extract and frost with a lemon glaze.
- Pumpkin:Â Add 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.
Storage:
- Room temperature:Â Up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator:Â Up to a week.
- Freezer:Â Up to 6 months in a freezer-safe container.
Enjoy your delicious and guilt-free keto donuts!
Keto Donuts (6 Ingredients)
Indulge in these delicious and easy-to-make keto donuts, crafted with almond flour and just 6 essential ingredients! Enjoy a fluffy, perfectly sweet treat without the carbs, as these donuts are yeast-free and baked, not fried.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sweetener of choice allulose or monk fruit sweetener recommended
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup coconut milk or any milk of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Generously grease a 12-count donut pan and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, sweetener, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, apple cider vinegar, and coconut milk.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a ziplock bag, cut one corner, and gently pipe the batter into the donut pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, add frosting as desired.
Notes
Notes
- Vegan substitutes have not been tested; consider vegan gluten-free donuts as an alternative.
- For frosting options, refer to the main post. Pictured donuts use a simple vanilla or chocolate glaze made with sugar-free powdered sugar, cocoa powder (for chocolate), and vanilla extract (for vanilla).
- Storage: Keep at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Freezing: Freeze in a container or ziplock bag for up to 6 months.
- Calories: 152 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Fat: 13g
- Sodium: 129mg
- Potassium: 33mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Vitamin A: 90IU
- Calcium: 54mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Net Carbs: 2g