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  • Why You Need My Keto Donut Recipe
  • Ingredients & Substitutions
  • How To Make Keto Donuts
  • My Recipe Tips
  • Recipe Variations
  • Keto Donuts (Sugar Free & Easy)
  • Recipe Reviews

Donuts were never a food my parents had around the house growing up, but I’d happily eat donuts elsewhere whenever given the chance. Years later, when I started making low carb recipes , I felt like I was missing out on all those donuts at the office, so I created my own keto donuts with almond flour. And as I’ve tweaked the recipe over the years, they’ve only gotten better with time. If you miss them too, make these healthy sugar free donuts with me and you don’t have to anymore!

Why You Need My Keto Donut Recipe

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  • Soft and cake-like texture – Whether you call them “keto donuts” or “keto doughnuts”, these taste a lot like regular cake donuts. They’re moist, fluffy, and everything you want in a donut. Perfect with a keto coffee , creamy keto hot chocolate , or your fave keto drink from Starbucks !
  • Multiple flavor options – The recipe card has the “powdered sugar” coated version I love the most, but you can switch it up with different flavors or glazes, too! See my variations below . 👇
  • Quick to whip up – You might think making sugar free donuts would be a hassle, but they’re done in just 30 minutes. Including baking time!
  • Very keto friendly – With just 3g net carbs each, these are easy to fit into your macros . They’re also gluten-free, with options for paleo or dairy-free.
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Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my keto donuts, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

  • Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour – Gives these low carb donuts their perfect cakey texture. I use this brand because it’s super fine—most brands are too coarse (even ones labeled fine) and will leave your donuts gritty. Plus, it’s perfect for baking so many other goodies, like my keto cookies , almond flour bread , almond flour pancakes , and almond flour pie crust .
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Can’t have almond flour?

If you need a nut-free option, sunflower seed flour will work. The flavor will be a little different and they might turn green, but it’s just a reaction with baking powder. Don’t use coconut flour, because it’s too drying.

  • Sweeteners – I highly recommend Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend for the batter and Besti Powdered for the coating. This sweetener locks in moisture and has no aftertaste. Virtually every other brand of monk fruit and stevia contains drying erythritol. And unlike other sugar substitutes , it won’t crystallize. The closest alternative is plain allulose , but increase the amount to 1/3 cup.
  • Unsalted butter – You can swap it with melted coconut oil for dairy-free or ghee for paleo.
  • Keto Milk Of Your Choice – I use unsweetened almond milk , but coconut milk beverage or heavy cream diluted with water will work, too.
  • Eggs – Flax eggs or other egg alternatives that are binding should work if you need a substitute.
  • Baking Powder – To help your keto donuts rise. I like this non-GMO brand . Don’t mix it up with baking soda!
  • Flavor Boosters – Cinnamon , vanilla extract , and sea salt.
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How To Make Keto Donuts

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

  1. Mix the dry ingredients . In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, Besti, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  2. Whisk the wet ingredients . In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, almond milk, eggs, and vanilla.
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  1. Combine the wet and dry. Whisk until combined.
  2. Fill the pan. Scoop the batter evenly into your donut pan cavities. I love this pan because it never sticks and the lighter color doesn’t burn the outside. Fill each about 3/4 full.
  3. Bake until golden. Your healthy sugar free donuts are done when an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan before removing.
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  1. Remove from the pan. Use a mini silicone spatula ( I love these !) to loosen the edges, then gently twist to release the donuts from the pan.
  2. Add the coating. Pour powdered Besti in a shallow bowl and dip the keto donuts in, coating both sides.
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My Recipe Tips

  • Use room temperature ingredients. Bring your eggs and almond milk to room temperature before you mix them with the melted butter, to avoid solidifying the butter when whisking them together.
  • I repeat: your almond flour needs to be super fine. Use this one to avoid a grainy texture.
  • Your donut pan makes a difference. Lots of delish donuts didn’t make it when I tried using a silicone donut pan. Darker colored pans will bake more quickly and may burn the outside before the inside is done. This is the pan I recommend — it released the donuts effortlessly and didn’t brown them too much.
  • Grease the pan very well. Even with a great pan, this batter is sticky. Grease the cavities really well, especially around the edges.
  • Transferring batter is so much easier if you pipe it in. Just snip the corner off a zip-top bag and squeeze it into the pan in circles.
  • These keto donuts don’t rise as much as traditional ones. I recommend filling the cavities about 3/4 of the way. Too much, and you’ll get overflow; too little, and your donuts will be flat.
  • Make sure they’re fully baked. The donuts should pull away from the pan and turn a deep golden brown underneath. Silicone pans will need about 5 extra minutes.
  • Resist the urge to take them out right away. Let them cool completely in the pan, or they’ll crumble and stick.
  • Remove carefully. Run a mini spatula around the edges and the hole first. If there’s any batter over the center, remove it before twisting as you lift the low carb donuts. If they don’t budge, they might need a little more baking time.
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Recipe Variations

Just like regular donuts, you can dress up this keto donut recipe with different flavors and fun toppings!

Toppings:

  • Glaze – Mix 1/4 cup powdered Besti , 1 tablespoon heavy cream (or coconut cream), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add more cream as needed for the consistency you want, then pour over the donuts.
  • Chocolate Glaze – Whisk 1/4 cup powdered Besti , 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 1/2 tablespoons water or cream. Dip the donuts for a rich, chocolaty finish!
  • Sprinkles – Top glazed donuts with sugar free sprinkles for a fun, festive touch!

Flavors & Types:

  • Apple – For a cozy fall vibe, swap the vanilla for apple extract and the cinnamon for apple pie spice .
  • Blueberry – Fold in up to 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries before baking.
  • Chocolate – If you want the donut itself to be chocolate, try my chocolate protein donuts or find classic keto chocolate donuts in my Wholesome Yum app .
  • Donut Holes – Just use this batter in a donut hole pan ! They’ll bake faster, so keep an eye on them.
  • Pumpkin Spice – Use pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon and add 1/4 cup of canned pumpkin puree. Reduce the amounts of butter and milk to 2 tablespoons each. It’s like fall in every bite!
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Prefer a pillowy, chewy keto donut recipe?

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These are the best sugar free cake donuts I’ve ever had, but my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook has a pillowy, chewy version that reminds me of Krispy Kreme. I can’t decide which I like more. Try both and tell me your favorite!

Recipe Video

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Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

Donuts

  • 1 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
  • 1/4 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
  • 2 tsp Baking powder ▢
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon ▢
  • 1/8 tsp Sea salt ▢
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (unsalted, measured solid, then melted; plus more for greasing the pan) ▢
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened almond milk (at room temperature) ▢
  • 2 large Eggs (at room temperature) ▢
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract ▢
  • 1/2 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (for coating; plus more as needed) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Grease a nonstick donut pan well.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, Besti, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
  4. Transfer the batter evenly into the donut cavities, filling them 3/4 of the way. Bake for about 15 minutes (longer for a silicone pan, possibly less time if your pan is dark – but this lighter nonstick pan works best ), until golden brown.
  5. Cool completely in the pan. Run a mini silicone spatula along the edges of the donuts (a knife also works, but may scratch your pan), then twist and gently release.
  6. Pour Besti Powdered into a small, shallow bowl. Press both sides of the donuts into the powder to coat. (You can also use a different frosting or glaze if you prefer.)

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 keto donut

  • Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to to help you get the right texture in your keto donuts, prevent sticking or crumbling, and tricks for the batter.
  • Flavors and glazes: See my recipe variations above to make apple, blueberry, chocolate, or pumpkin flavors, donut holes, or different topping options.
  • Store : Keep in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days at room temp, or up to 1 week in the fridge.
  • Freeze : Freeze on a lined sheet pan until solid, then transfer to a bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. I recommend freezing without the powdered coating and adding it fresh after thawing.

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Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

  • Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
  • The Basic Keto Meal Formula
  • Understanding Macros
  • Keto Food Swaps
  • Keto Food List
  • Electrolyte Basics
  • Keto Diet Types
  • Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
  • Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).

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  1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
  2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
  3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
  4. Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
  5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
  6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
  7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
  8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
  9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Pick A ProteinPick A VeggieAdd Fat
Beef Chicken Pork Eggs Lamb Turkey Fish Shellfish Protein powder VenisonCauliflower Broccoli Zucchini Leafy Greens Cucumbers Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Asparagus Radishes Bell Peppers Jicama CeleryButter Avocado Oil Cheese Bacon Avocado Lard Ghee Mayo Nuts MCT Oil

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Instead Of This…Eat This
PancakesAlmond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes
OatmealKeto oatmeal with hemp seeds
Cinnamon rollsFathead cinnamon rolls
CerealKeto nut granola
MuffinsAlmond flour muffins or coconut flour muffins
DonutsAlmond flour donuts
SconesAlmond flour scones
High-sugar smoothiesSmoothie with berries or avocado
Hash brownsCauliflower hash browns
Breakfast casseroleBreakfast casserole with no potatoes
Egg whitesWhole eggs
Turkey baconBacon
WafflesChaffles
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Keto Swaps For Bread

Instead Of This…Eat This
BagelsFathead bagels
English muffinAlmond flour English muffin
White breadKeto white bread
Multigrain breadCoconut flour bread with seeds
Tortillas for wrapsCoconut flour tortillas
Corn taco shellsCheddar cheese taco shells
Burger bunsOopsie rolls , portobello mushroom caps
BreadsticksCauliflower breadsticks
BiscuitsAlmond flour biscuits
CornbreadAlmond flour cornbread
CroutonsParmesan crisps
RiceCauliflower rice , konjac rice
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Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Instead Of This…Eat This
Breaded wingsCrispy air fryer wings (unbreaded)
Low-fat meat & poultryHigh-fat cuts, or cook low-fat cuts with fat
Mashed potatoesMashed cauliflower
Roasted potatoesRoasted or fried radishes
TacosTaco salad
PizzaFathead crust , chicken crust , or cauliflower crust pizza
LasagnaEggplant lasagna
Potato saladCauliflower “potato” salad
French friesJicama , rutabaga , or zucchini fries
Tater totsCauliflower tots
WrapsLettuce wraps , almond flour tortillas
SushiNaruto-style or homemade rice-free sushi
Breaded chicken or fishBreaded cuts with almond flour or pork rinds
SpaghettiZoodles , spaghetti squash , shirataki noodles, kelp noodles
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Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Instead Of This…Eat This
NachosCheese crisps
High-sugar fruitBerries & other keto fruits
CrackersAlmond flour crackers
HummusCauliflower hummus
Soft pretzelsFathead pretzels
PopcornPuffed cheese
Granola barsGrain-free granola bars
JamSugar-free berry chia jam
Sweet fruity yogurtFull-fat plain Greek yogurt with berries
Sweet salad dressingRanch , blue cheese , or plain vinaigrette
KetchupMustard and/or sugar-free ketchup
BBQ sauceSugar-free BBQ sauce
Sweetened peanut butterNatural, sugar-free nut butters
Light mayoAvocado oil mayo
Maple syrupSugar-free, maple flavored syrup
Potato chipsZucchini chips , pepperoni chips , pork rinds
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Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Instead Of This…Eat This
SugarMonk fruit or allulose
Powdered sugarPowdered monk fruit or allulose
White flourAlmond or Coconut flour (use in tested recipes)
Making baked goods soft/chewyXanthan gum, flax seed meal, psyllium husk powder
BreadcrumbsPork rinds or almond flour
MargarineButter, coconut oil, or ghee
Vegetable oilOlive or avocado oil
BananasBanana extract
Chocolate chipsSugar-free chocolate chips
Cornstarch or flour rouxXanthan gum or gelatin powder (used at the end)
Simple syrupDissolve monk fruit allulose blend in water over heat
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Keto Swaps For Drinks

Instead Of This…Eat This
LemonadeWater with lemon
SodaFlavored sparkling water
MilkAlmond milk, coconut milk, heavy cream
LatteButter coffee
Coffee creamerHeavy cream
Sweet wineDry wine
BeerUltra light beer
Mixed drinksHard liquor with soda + lemon

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

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Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

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Foods To Eat On Keto

  • Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
  • Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
  • Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
  • Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
  • Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
  • Avocados
  • Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
  • Almond flour and coconut flour
  • Eggs
  • Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

  • White flour & sugar
  • Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
  • Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
  • Cereal
  • Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
  • Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
  • Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
  • Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
  • Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
  • Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

SodiumMagnesiumPotassium
Bone broth Boullion cubes Bacon Salted nuts PicklesSeaweed Seeds Nuts Avocado Leafy greensPotassium chloride Avocado Bone broth Spinach Broccoli Mushrooms Beef Pork

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

  • Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
  • Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
  • Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
  • Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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Get all this information and MORE in convenient printer-friendly format – 13 cheat sheet pages you can take with you anywhere or keep in your kitchen, plus 4 recipe cookbooks! Includes:

  1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
  2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
  3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
  4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
  5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
  6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
  7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
  8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
  9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.
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Keto Donuts (Sugar Free & Easy)

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These 30-minute keto donuts taste like regular cake donuts coated in powdered sugar. An easy, sugar free breakfast with just 2.8g net carbs!

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Ingredients

Donuts

  • 1 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour
  • 1/4 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (unsalted, measured solid, then melted; plus more for greasing the pan)
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened almond milk (at room temperature)
  • 2 large Eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (for coating; plus more as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Grease a nonstick donut pan well.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, Besti, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
  4. Transfer the batter evenly into the donut cavities, filling them 3/4 of the way. Bake for about 15 minutes (longer for a silicone pan, possibly less time if your pan is dark – but this lighter nonstick pan works best ), until golden brown.
  5. Cool completely in the pan. Run a mini silicone spatula along the edges of the donuts (a knife also works, but may scratch your pan), then twist and gently release.
  6. Pour Besti Powdered into a small, shallow bowl. Press both sides of the donuts into the powder to coat. (You can also use a different frosting or glaze if you prefer.)

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 keto donut

  • Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to to help you get the right texture in your keto donuts, prevent sticking or crumbling, and tricks for the batter.
  • Flavors and glazes: See my recipe variations above to make apple, blueberry, chocolate, or pumpkin flavors, donut holes, or different topping options.
  • Store : Keep in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days at room temp, or up to 1 week in the fridge.
  • Freeze : Freeze on a lined sheet pan until solid, then transfer to a bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. I recommend freezing without the powdered coating and adding it fresh after thawing.

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Keto Cheat Sheet System !

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  • Keto Donuts (Sugar Free & Easy)
  • Recipe Reviews

Donuts were never a food my parents had around the house growing up, but I’d happily eat donuts elsewhere whenever given the chance. Years later, when I started making low carb recipes , I felt like I was missing out on all those donuts at the office, so I created my own keto donuts with almond flour. And as I’ve tweaked the recipe over the years, they’ve only gotten better with time. If you miss them too, make these healthy sugar free donuts with me and you don’t have to anymore!

Why You Need My Keto Donut Recipe

Maya in the kitchen. - 34
  • Soft and cake-like texture – Whether you call them “keto donuts” or “keto doughnuts”, these taste a lot like regular cake donuts. They’re moist, fluffy, and everything you want in a donut. Perfect with a keto coffee , creamy keto hot chocolate , or your fave keto drink from Starbucks !
  • Multiple flavor options – The recipe card has the “powdered sugar” coated version I love the most, but you can switch it up with different flavors or glazes, too! See my variations below . 👇
  • Quick to whip up – You might think making sugar free donuts would be a hassle, but they’re done in just 30 minutes. Including baking time!
  • Very keto friendly – With just 3g net carbs each, these are easy to fit into your macros . They’re also gluten-free, with options for paleo or dairy-free.
Maya's signature. - 35 Sweet, fluffy keto donuts spread out ona  cutting board. - 36

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my keto donuts, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

  • Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour – Gives these low carb donuts their perfect cakey texture. I use this brand because it’s super fine—most brands are too coarse (even ones labeled fine) and will leave your donuts gritty. Plus, it’s perfect for baking so many other goodies, like my keto cookies , almond flour bread , almond flour pancakes , and almond flour pie crust .
Can't have almond flour? - 37

Can’t have almond flour?

If you need a nut-free option, sunflower seed flour will work. The flavor will be a little different and they might turn green, but it’s just a reaction with baking powder. Don’t use coconut flour, because it’s too drying.

  • Sweeteners – I highly recommend Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend for the batter and Besti Powdered for the coating. This sweetener locks in moisture and has no aftertaste. Virtually every other brand of monk fruit and stevia contains drying erythritol. And unlike other sugar substitutes , it won’t crystallize. The closest alternative is plain allulose , but increase the amount to 1/3 cup.
  • Unsalted butter – You can swap it with melted coconut oil for dairy-free or ghee for paleo.
  • Keto Milk Of Your Choice – I use unsweetened almond milk , but coconut milk beverage or heavy cream diluted with water will work, too.
  • Eggs – Flax eggs or other egg alternatives that are binding should work if you need a substitute.
  • Baking Powder – To help your keto donuts rise. I like this non-GMO brand . Don’t mix it up with baking soda!
  • Flavor Boosters – Cinnamon , vanilla extract , and sea salt.
Labeled ingredients: almond flour, Besti, butter, almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, eggs, baking powder, and sea salt. - 38

How To Make Keto Donuts

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

  1. Mix the dry ingredients . In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, Besti, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  2. Whisk the wet ingredients . In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, almond milk, eggs, and vanilla.
Dry ingredients whisked together in a bowl. - 39 Wet ingredients whisked together in a bowl. - 40
  1. Combine the wet and dry. Whisk until combined.
  2. Fill the pan. Scoop the batter evenly into your donut pan cavities. I love this pan because it never sticks and the lighter color doesn’t burn the outside. Fill each about 3/4 full.
  3. Bake until golden. Your healthy sugar free donuts are done when an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan before removing.
Wet and dry ingredients combined. - 41 Baked sugar free donuts in a donut pan. - 42
  1. Remove from the pan. Use a mini silicone spatula ( I love these !) to loosen the edges, then gently twist to release the donuts from the pan.
  2. Add the coating. Pour powdered Besti in a shallow bowl and dip the keto donuts in, coating both sides.
Low carb donuts being removed from the pan with a mini silicone spatula. - 43 Dipping a donut in powdered Besti coating in a shallow bowl. - 44 Finished keto donut recipe on a cutting board. - 45 My Recipe Tips - 46

My Recipe Tips

  • Use room temperature ingredients. Bring your eggs and almond milk to room temperature before you mix them with the melted butter, to avoid solidifying the butter when whisking them together.
  • I repeat: your almond flour needs to be super fine. Use this one to avoid a grainy texture.
  • Your donut pan makes a difference. Lots of delish donuts didn’t make it when I tried using a silicone donut pan. Darker colored pans will bake more quickly and may burn the outside before the inside is done. This is the pan I recommend — it released the donuts effortlessly and didn’t brown them too much.
  • Grease the pan very well. Even with a great pan, this batter is sticky. Grease the cavities really well, especially around the edges.
  • Transferring batter is so much easier if you pipe it in. Just snip the corner off a zip-top bag and squeeze it into the pan in circles.
  • These keto donuts don’t rise as much as traditional ones. I recommend filling the cavities about 3/4 of the way. Too much, and you’ll get overflow; too little, and your donuts will be flat.
  • Make sure they’re fully baked. The donuts should pull away from the pan and turn a deep golden brown underneath. Silicone pans will need about 5 extra minutes.
  • Resist the urge to take them out right away. Let them cool completely in the pan, or they’ll crumble and stick.
  • Remove carefully. Run a mini spatula around the edges and the hole first. If there’s any batter over the center, remove it before twisting as you lift the low carb donuts. If they don’t budge, they might need a little more baking time.
Pile of keto donuts on a cutting board. - 47

Recipe Variations

Just like regular donuts, you can dress up this keto donut recipe with different flavors and fun toppings!

Toppings:

  • Glaze – Mix 1/4 cup powdered Besti , 1 tablespoon heavy cream (or coconut cream), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add more cream as needed for the consistency you want, then pour over the donuts.
  • Chocolate Glaze – Whisk 1/4 cup powdered Besti , 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 1/2 tablespoons water or cream. Dip the donuts for a rich, chocolaty finish!
  • Sprinkles – Top glazed donuts with sugar free sprinkles for a fun, festive touch!

Flavors & Types:

  • Apple – For a cozy fall vibe, swap the vanilla for apple extract and the cinnamon for apple pie spice .
  • Blueberry – Fold in up to 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries before baking.
  • Chocolate – If you want the donut itself to be chocolate, try my chocolate protein donuts or find classic keto chocolate donuts in my Wholesome Yum app .
  • Donut Holes – Just use this batter in a donut hole pan ! They’ll bake faster, so keep an eye on them.
  • Pumpkin Spice – Use pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon and add 1/4 cup of canned pumpkin puree. Reduce the amounts of butter and milk to 2 tablespoons each. It’s like fall in every bite!
Prefer a pillowy, chewy keto donut recipe? - 48

Prefer a pillowy, chewy keto donut recipe?

Keto glazed donuts with a pillowy soft center. - 49

These are the best sugar free cake donuts I’ve ever had, but my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook has a pillowy, chewy version that reminds me of Krispy Kreme. I can’t decide which I like more. Try both and tell me your favorite!

Recipe Video

YouTube video - 50

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

Donuts

  • 1 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
  • 1/4 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
  • 2 tsp Baking powder ▢
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon ▢
  • 1/8 tsp Sea salt ▢
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (unsalted, measured solid, then melted; plus more for greasing the pan) ▢
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened almond milk (at room temperature) ▢
  • 2 large Eggs (at room temperature) ▢
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract ▢
  • 1/2 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (for coating; plus more as needed) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Grease a nonstick donut pan well.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, Besti, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
  4. Transfer the batter evenly into the donut cavities, filling them 3/4 of the way. Bake for about 15 minutes (longer for a silicone pan, possibly less time if your pan is dark – but this lighter nonstick pan works best ), until golden brown.
  5. Cool completely in the pan. Run a mini silicone spatula along the edges of the donuts (a knife also works, but may scratch your pan), then twist and gently release.
  6. Pour Besti Powdered into a small, shallow bowl. Press both sides of the donuts into the powder to coat. (You can also use a different frosting or glaze if you prefer.)

Did You Like It?

Leave a rating to help other readers (this also helps me continue to provide free recipes on my site), or get the recipe sent to your inbox.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 keto donut

  • Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to to help you get the right texture in your keto donuts, prevent sticking or crumbling, and tricks for the batter.
  • Flavors and glazes: See my recipe variations above to make apple, blueberry, chocolate, or pumpkin flavors, donut holes, or different topping options.
  • Store : Keep in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days at room temp, or up to 1 week in the fridge.
  • Freeze : Freeze on a lined sheet pan until solid, then transfer to a bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. I recommend freezing without the powdered coating and adding it fresh after thawing.

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Keto Cheat Sheet System !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

Add Your NotesYour Notes

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead.

Keto Donuts

Keto donut recipe pin. - 51

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

  • Why You Need My Keto Donut Recipe
  • Ingredients & Substitutions
  • How To Make Keto Donuts
  • My Recipe Tips
  • Recipe Variations
  • Keto Donuts (Sugar Free & Easy)
  • Recipe Reviews

Donuts were never a food my parents had around the house growing up, but I’d happily eat donuts elsewhere whenever given the chance. Years later, when I started making low carb recipes , I felt like I was missing out on all those donuts at the office, so I created my own keto donuts with almond flour. And as I’ve tweaked the recipe over the years, they’ve only gotten better with time. If you miss them too, make these healthy sugar free donuts with me and you don’t have to anymore!

Why You Need My Keto Donut Recipe

Maya in the kitchen. - 52
  • Soft and cake-like texture – Whether you call them “keto donuts” or “keto doughnuts”, these taste a lot like regular cake donuts. They’re moist, fluffy, and everything you want in a donut. Perfect with a keto coffee , creamy keto hot chocolate , or your fave keto drink from Starbucks !
  • Multiple flavor options – The recipe card has the “powdered sugar” coated version I love the most, but you can switch it up with different flavors or glazes, too! See my variations below . 👇
  • Quick to whip up – You might think making sugar free donuts would be a hassle, but they’re done in just 30 minutes. Including baking time!
  • Very keto friendly – With just 3g net carbs each, these are easy to fit into your macros . They’re also gluten-free, with options for paleo or dairy-free.
Maya's signature. - 53 Sweet, fluffy keto donuts spread out ona  cutting board. - 54

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my keto donuts, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

  • Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour – Gives these low carb donuts their perfect cakey texture. I use this brand because it’s super fine—most brands are too coarse (even ones labeled fine) and will leave your donuts gritty. Plus, it’s perfect for baking so many other goodies, like my keto cookies , almond flour bread , almond flour pancakes , and almond flour pie crust .
Can't have almond flour? - 55

Can’t have almond flour?

If you need a nut-free option, sunflower seed flour will work. The flavor will be a little different and they might turn green, but it’s just a reaction with baking powder. Don’t use coconut flour, because it’s too drying.

  • Sweeteners – I highly recommend Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend for the batter and Besti Powdered for the coating. This sweetener locks in moisture and has no aftertaste. Virtually every other brand of monk fruit and stevia contains drying erythritol. And unlike other sugar substitutes , it won’t crystallize. The closest alternative is plain allulose , but increase the amount to 1/3 cup.
  • Unsalted butter – You can swap it with melted coconut oil for dairy-free or ghee for paleo.
  • Keto Milk Of Your Choice – I use unsweetened almond milk , but coconut milk beverage or heavy cream diluted with water will work, too.
  • Eggs – Flax eggs or other egg alternatives that are binding should work if you need a substitute.
  • Baking Powder – To help your keto donuts rise. I like this non-GMO brand . Don’t mix it up with baking soda!
  • Flavor Boosters – Cinnamon , vanilla extract , and sea salt.
Labeled ingredients: almond flour, Besti, butter, almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, eggs, baking powder, and sea salt. - 56

How To Make Keto Donuts

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

  1. Mix the dry ingredients . In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, Besti, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  2. Whisk the wet ingredients . In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, almond milk, eggs, and vanilla.
Dry ingredients whisked together in a bowl. - 57 Wet ingredients whisked together in a bowl. - 58
  1. Combine the wet and dry. Whisk until combined.
  2. Fill the pan. Scoop the batter evenly into your donut pan cavities. I love this pan because it never sticks and the lighter color doesn’t burn the outside. Fill each about 3/4 full.
  3. Bake until golden. Your healthy sugar free donuts are done when an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan before removing.
Wet and dry ingredients combined. - 59 Baked sugar free donuts in a donut pan. - 60
  1. Remove from the pan. Use a mini silicone spatula ( I love these !) to loosen the edges, then gently twist to release the donuts from the pan.
  2. Add the coating. Pour powdered Besti in a shallow bowl and dip the keto donuts in, coating both sides.
Low carb donuts being removed from the pan with a mini silicone spatula. - 61 Dipping a donut in powdered Besti coating in a shallow bowl. - 62 Finished keto donut recipe on a cutting board. - 63 My Recipe Tips - 64

My Recipe Tips

  • Use room temperature ingredients. Bring your eggs and almond milk to room temperature before you mix them with the melted butter, to avoid solidifying the butter when whisking them together.
  • I repeat: your almond flour needs to be super fine. Use this one to avoid a grainy texture.
  • Your donut pan makes a difference. Lots of delish donuts didn’t make it when I tried using a silicone donut pan. Darker colored pans will bake more quickly and may burn the outside before the inside is done. This is the pan I recommend — it released the donuts effortlessly and didn’t brown them too much.
  • Grease the pan very well. Even with a great pan, this batter is sticky. Grease the cavities really well, especially around the edges.
  • Transferring batter is so much easier if you pipe it in. Just snip the corner off a zip-top bag and squeeze it into the pan in circles.
  • These keto donuts don’t rise as much as traditional ones. I recommend filling the cavities about 3/4 of the way. Too much, and you’ll get overflow; too little, and your donuts will be flat.
  • Make sure they’re fully baked. The donuts should pull away from the pan and turn a deep golden brown underneath. Silicone pans will need about 5 extra minutes.
  • Resist the urge to take them out right away. Let them cool completely in the pan, or they’ll crumble and stick.
  • Remove carefully. Run a mini spatula around the edges and the hole first. If there’s any batter over the center, remove it before twisting as you lift the low carb donuts. If they don’t budge, they might need a little more baking time.
Pile of keto donuts on a cutting board. - 65

Recipe Variations

Just like regular donuts, you can dress up this keto donut recipe with different flavors and fun toppings!

Toppings:

  • Glaze – Mix 1/4 cup powdered Besti , 1 tablespoon heavy cream (or coconut cream), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add more cream as needed for the consistency you want, then pour over the donuts.
  • Chocolate Glaze – Whisk 1/4 cup powdered Besti , 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 1/2 tablespoons water or cream. Dip the donuts for a rich, chocolaty finish!
  • Sprinkles – Top glazed donuts with sugar free sprinkles for a fun, festive touch!

Flavors & Types:

  • Apple – For a cozy fall vibe, swap the vanilla for apple extract and the cinnamon for apple pie spice .
  • Blueberry – Fold in up to 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries before baking.
  • Chocolate – If you want the donut itself to be chocolate, try my chocolate protein donuts or find classic keto chocolate donuts in my Wholesome Yum app .
  • Donut Holes – Just use this batter in a donut hole pan ! They’ll bake faster, so keep an eye on them.
  • Pumpkin Spice – Use pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon and add 1/4 cup of canned pumpkin puree. Reduce the amounts of butter and milk to 2 tablespoons each. It’s like fall in every bite!
Prefer a pillowy, chewy keto donut recipe? - 66

Prefer a pillowy, chewy keto donut recipe?

Keto glazed donuts with a pillowy soft center. - 67

These are the best sugar free cake donuts I’ve ever had, but my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook has a pillowy, chewy version that reminds me of Krispy Kreme. I can’t decide which I like more. Try both and tell me your favorite!

Recipe Video

YouTube video - 68

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

Donuts

  • 1 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
  • 1/4 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
  • 2 tsp Baking powder ▢
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon ▢
  • 1/8 tsp Sea salt ▢
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (unsalted, measured solid, then melted; plus more for greasing the pan) ▢
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened almond milk (at room temperature) ▢
  • 2 large Eggs (at room temperature) ▢
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract ▢
  • 1/2 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (for coating; plus more as needed) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Grease a nonstick donut pan well.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, Besti, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
  4. Transfer the batter evenly into the donut cavities, filling them 3/4 of the way. Bake for about 15 minutes (longer for a silicone pan, possibly less time if your pan is dark – but this lighter nonstick pan works best ), until golden brown.
  5. Cool completely in the pan. Run a mini silicone spatula along the edges of the donuts (a knife also works, but may scratch your pan), then twist and gently release.
  6. Pour Besti Powdered into a small, shallow bowl. Press both sides of the donuts into the powder to coat. (You can also use a different frosting or glaze if you prefer.)

Did You Like It?

Leave a rating to help other readers (this also helps me continue to provide free recipes on my site), or get the recipe sent to your inbox.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 keto donut

  • Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to to help you get the right texture in your keto donuts, prevent sticking or crumbling, and tricks for the batter.
  • Flavors and glazes: See my recipe variations above to make apple, blueberry, chocolate, or pumpkin flavors, donut holes, or different topping options.
  • Store : Keep in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days at room temp, or up to 1 week in the fridge.
  • Freeze : Freeze on a lined sheet pan until solid, then transfer to a bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. I recommend freezing without the powdered coating and adding it fresh after thawing.

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Keto Cheat Sheet System !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

Add Your NotesYour Notes

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead.

Keto Donuts

Keto donut recipe pin. - 69

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

  • Why You Need My Keto Donut Recipe
  • Ingredients & Substitutions
  • How To Make Keto Donuts
  • My Recipe Tips
  • Recipe Variations
  • Keto Donuts (Sugar Free & Easy)
  • Recipe Reviews

Donuts were never a food my parents had around the house growing up, but I’d happily eat donuts elsewhere whenever given the chance. Years later, when I started making low carb recipes , I felt like I was missing out on all those donuts at the office, so I created my own keto donuts with almond flour. And as I’ve tweaked the recipe over the years, they’ve only gotten better with time. If you miss them too, make these healthy sugar free donuts with me and you don’t have to anymore!

Why You Need My Keto Donut Recipe

Maya in the kitchen. - 70
  • Soft and cake-like texture – Whether you call them “keto donuts” or “keto doughnuts”, these taste a lot like regular cake donuts. They’re moist, fluffy, and everything you want in a donut. Perfect with a keto coffee , creamy keto hot chocolate , or your fave keto drink from Starbucks !
  • Multiple flavor options – The recipe card has the “powdered sugar” coated version I love the most, but you can switch it up with different flavors or glazes, too! See my variations below . 👇
  • Quick to whip up – You might think making sugar free donuts would be a hassle, but they’re done in just 30 minutes. Including baking time!
  • Very keto friendly – With just 3g net carbs each, these are easy to fit into your macros . They’re also gluten-free, with options for paleo or dairy-free.
Maya's signature. - 71 Sweet, fluffy keto donuts spread out ona  cutting board. - 72

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my keto donuts, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

  • Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour – Gives these low carb donuts their perfect cakey texture. I use this brand because it’s super fine—most brands are too coarse (even ones labeled fine) and will leave your donuts gritty. Plus, it’s perfect for baking so many other goodies, like my keto cookies , almond flour bread , almond flour pancakes , and almond flour pie crust .
Can't have almond flour? - 73

Can’t have almond flour?

If you need a nut-free option, sunflower seed flour will work. The flavor will be a little different and they might turn green, but it’s just a reaction with baking powder. Don’t use coconut flour, because it’s too drying.

  • Sweeteners – I highly recommend Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend for the batter and Besti Powdered for the coating. This sweetener locks in moisture and has no aftertaste. Virtually every other brand of monk fruit and stevia contains drying erythritol. And unlike other sugar substitutes , it won’t crystallize. The closest alternative is plain allulose , but increase the amount to 1/3 cup.
  • Unsalted butter – You can swap it with melted coconut oil for dairy-free or ghee for paleo.
  • Keto Milk Of Your Choice – I use unsweetened almond milk , but coconut milk beverage or heavy cream diluted with water will work, too.
  • Eggs – Flax eggs or other egg alternatives that are binding should work if you need a substitute.
  • Baking Powder – To help your keto donuts rise. I like this non-GMO brand . Don’t mix it up with baking soda!
  • Flavor Boosters – Cinnamon , vanilla extract , and sea salt.
Labeled ingredients: almond flour, Besti, butter, almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, eggs, baking powder, and sea salt. - 74

How To Make Keto Donuts

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

  1. Mix the dry ingredients . In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, Besti, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  2. Whisk the wet ingredients . In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, almond milk, eggs, and vanilla.
Dry ingredients whisked together in a bowl. - 75 Wet ingredients whisked together in a bowl. - 76
  1. Combine the wet and dry. Whisk until combined.
  2. Fill the pan. Scoop the batter evenly into your donut pan cavities. I love this pan because it never sticks and the lighter color doesn’t burn the outside. Fill each about 3/4 full.
  3. Bake until golden. Your healthy sugar free donuts are done when an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan before removing.
Wet and dry ingredients combined. - 77 Baked sugar free donuts in a donut pan. - 78
  1. Remove from the pan. Use a mini silicone spatula ( I love these !) to loosen the edges, then gently twist to release the donuts from the pan.
  2. Add the coating. Pour powdered Besti in a shallow bowl and dip the keto donuts in, coating both sides.
Low carb donuts being removed from the pan with a mini silicone spatula. - 79 Dipping a donut in powdered Besti coating in a shallow bowl. - 80 Finished keto donut recipe on a cutting board. - 81 My Recipe Tips - 82

My Recipe Tips

  • Use room temperature ingredients. Bring your eggs and almond milk to room temperature before you mix them with the melted butter, to avoid solidifying the butter when whisking them together.
  • I repeat: your almond flour needs to be super fine. Use this one to avoid a grainy texture.
  • Your donut pan makes a difference. Lots of delish donuts didn’t make it when I tried using a silicone donut pan. Darker colored pans will bake more quickly and may burn the outside before the inside is done. This is the pan I recommend — it released the donuts effortlessly and didn’t brown them too much.
  • Grease the pan very well. Even with a great pan, this batter is sticky. Grease the cavities really well, especially around the edges.
  • Transferring batter is so much easier if you pipe it in. Just snip the corner off a zip-top bag and squeeze it into the pan in circles.
  • These keto donuts don’t rise as much as traditional ones. I recommend filling the cavities about 3/4 of the way. Too much, and you’ll get overflow; too little, and your donuts will be flat.
  • Make sure they’re fully baked. The donuts should pull away from the pan and turn a deep golden brown underneath. Silicone pans will need about 5 extra minutes.
  • Resist the urge to take them out right away. Let them cool completely in the pan, or they’ll crumble and stick.
  • Remove carefully. Run a mini spatula around the edges and the hole first. If there’s any batter over the center, remove it before twisting as you lift the low carb donuts. If they don’t budge, they might need a little more baking time.
Pile of keto donuts on a cutting board. - 83

Recipe Variations

Just like regular donuts, you can dress up this keto donut recipe with different flavors and fun toppings!

Toppings:

  • Glaze – Mix 1/4 cup powdered Besti , 1 tablespoon heavy cream (or coconut cream), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add more cream as needed for the consistency you want, then pour over the donuts.
  • Chocolate Glaze – Whisk 1/4 cup powdered Besti , 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 1/2 tablespoons water or cream. Dip the donuts for a rich, chocolaty finish!
  • Sprinkles – Top glazed donuts with sugar free sprinkles for a fun, festive touch!

Flavors & Types:

  • Apple – For a cozy fall vibe, swap the vanilla for apple extract and the cinnamon for apple pie spice .
  • Blueberry – Fold in up to 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries before baking.
  • Chocolate – If you want the donut itself to be chocolate, try my chocolate protein donuts or find classic keto chocolate donuts in my Wholesome Yum app .
  • Donut Holes – Just use this batter in a donut hole pan ! They’ll bake faster, so keep an eye on them.
  • Pumpkin Spice – Use pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon and add 1/4 cup of canned pumpkin puree. Reduce the amounts of butter and milk to 2 tablespoons each. It’s like fall in every bite!
Prefer a pillowy, chewy keto donut recipe? - 84

Prefer a pillowy, chewy keto donut recipe?

Keto glazed donuts with a pillowy soft center. - 85

These are the best sugar free cake donuts I’ve ever had, but my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook has a pillowy, chewy version that reminds me of Krispy Kreme. I can’t decide which I like more. Try both and tell me your favorite!

Recipe Video

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Ingredients

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Donuts

  • 1 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
  • 1/4 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
  • 2 tsp Baking powder ▢
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon ▢
  • 1/8 tsp Sea salt ▢
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (unsalted, measured solid, then melted; plus more for greasing the pan) ▢
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened almond milk (at room temperature) ▢
  • 2 large Eggs (at room temperature) ▢
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract ▢
  • 1/2 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (for coating; plus more as needed) ▢

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Grease a nonstick donut pan well.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, Besti, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
  4. Transfer the batter evenly into the donut cavities, filling them 3/4 of the way. Bake for about 15 minutes (longer for a silicone pan, possibly less time if your pan is dark – but this lighter nonstick pan works best ), until golden brown.
  5. Cool completely in the pan. Run a mini silicone spatula along the edges of the donuts (a knife also works, but may scratch your pan), then twist and gently release.
  6. Pour Besti Powdered into a small, shallow bowl. Press both sides of the donuts into the powder to coat. (You can also use a different frosting or glaze if you prefer.)

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 keto donut

  • Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to to help you get the right texture in your keto donuts, prevent sticking or crumbling, and tricks for the batter.
  • Flavors and glazes: See my recipe variations above to make apple, blueberry, chocolate, or pumpkin flavors, donut holes, or different topping options.
  • Store : Keep in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days at room temp, or up to 1 week in the fridge.
  • Freeze : Freeze on a lined sheet pan until solid, then transfer to a bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. I recommend freezing without the powdered coating and adding it fresh after thawing.

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