Indulge in guilt-free heavenly Keto Donuts! These low-carb wonders are a perfect treat for all the health-conscious dessert-lovers! With a moist, fluffy texture and irresistible flavour, our Keto Donuts are baked to perfection using keto-friendly ingredients.
Explore our diverse range of flavours, from classic cinnamon and vanilla to decadent chocolate, or strawberries and cream.
Whether you're following a ketogenic lifestyle or simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional donuts.
Keto donuts filled with cream and sliced strawberries on a wire rack.

The Best Keto Donuts Recipe

Super easy keto donuts with only 10 ingredients and only 2g net carbs! They will satisfy any sweet craving for my friends following a keto diet. They are baked not fried. Plus, they’re made without yeast and without sugar.

The ingredients are simple pantry ingredients. Made with almond flour, these donuts (or doughnuts) are fluffy, cake-like, and perfectly sweet.

Just a little scroll below you will find some amazing variations ideas so you can make these donuts how you like them! So what are you waiting for? Try out this low carb donut recipe and indulge in some delicious, fluffy goodness!

Related recipes: Raspberry Keto Muffins / Keto Cupcakes

Why We Love This Recipe:


  • GLUTEN FREE – this recipe uses almond flour or almond meal and is gluten free.
  • HEALTHY – better than Krispy Kreme Donuts, these are sugar free donuts. The kids will not notice the difference! Get the kids to help you make them and fill them with their favourite donut toppings, glaze or donut sprinkles.
  • EASY – these almond flour donuts take less than 30 minutes to be ready.
  • DELICIOUS – they are fluffy, cake-like, and perfectly sweet.
Keto Donuts ingredients laid out in bowls with labels so you know what is in the recipe.

Keto Donuts Ingredients

  • Almond meal – use almond flour or almond meal. I have not tested this recipe with a nut-free alternative.
  • Whey Protein Isolate – gives keto donuts structure and a light and crisp outer shell.
  • Sweetener – use whatever sweetener you enjoy the most. I use Sukrin:1 erythritol as it has no aftertaste or cooling effect.

How to Make Keto Donuts

Step 1. PREHEAT oven 170℃ fan/190°C static/375°F. Spray or grease a donut pan and set aside. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl, Thermomix or food processor.

Step 2. Mix until combined.

Step 3. FILL Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan (see notes). Fill each hole about 3/4 full.

Step 4. BAKE 15-20 minutes until or lightly golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack.

Step 5. Mix the remaining sweetener and cinnamon and sprinkle onto a large plate. Once the donuts have cooled, dip them into the melted butter and roll in the powdered cinnamon sugar. Serve while they are warm as they are so incredibly delicious at this time.

Step 6. The donuts can be cooled completely and dipped in melted chocolate, coated in ganache, or filled with keto whipped cream and berries, as pictured.

Variations

  • Classic Glazed Keto Donuts: combine 1/4 cup powdered sweetener and a tablespoon of cream. Use for traditional glazed donuts made with keto-friendly ingredients.
  • Chocolate-Frosted Keto Donuts: A rich and decadent chocolate glaze recipe to satisfy your chocolate cravings. I just use melted sugar free chocolate and sprinkles for mine.
  • Donut Holes: A delightful twist on the classic cinnamon sugar donut, without the guilt. Use a mini muffin pan or donut hole pan to bake a lot of keto donut holes!
  • Donut Muffins: scoop the doughnut batter into muffin holes and bake. Fill a piping bag with keto whipped cream, Keto Lemon Curd, keto custard, chocolate ganache or even keto chocolate mousse and pipe into the centre when cooled.
Chocolate coated low carb donuts on a white plate with sprinkles.

FAQs

Are they diabetic friendly?

These sugar free donuts are diabetic friendly. At only 2g net carbs they are low carb and use clean keto ingredients.

How to store Keto Donuts?

You can store the almond flour donuts, in an airtight container in the fridge, for up to 1 week. You can also freeze it for up to 1 month.

Can I make them dairy free?

Yes, you can make dairy free keto donuts. Swap the butter for light taste olive oil. The sour cream can be replaced with dairy free sour cream or coconut or sheep milk yoghurt. Whey protein can be omitted with more almond meal used instead.

A top down picture of strawberry and cream filled donuts on a wire rack with berries scattered around them.

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Strawberry and cream filled low carb donuts on a cooling rack.

Easy Keto Donuts Recipe

Indulge in guilt-free heavenly Keto Donuts! These low-carb wonders are a perfect treat for all the health-conscious dessert-lovers! With a moist, fluffy texture and irresistible flavour, our Keto Donuts are baked to perfection using keto-friendly ingredients.
Explore our diverse range of flavours, from classic cinnamon and vanilla to decadent chocolate, or strawberries and cream.
Whether you’re following a ketogenic lifestyle or simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional donuts.
4.99 from 85 votes!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Recipe Category: Low Carb
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Megan Ellam
Servings: 20 donuts
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Ingredients 

Coating

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

  • PREHEAT oven 170℃ fan/190°C static/375°F. Spray or grease a donut pan. Set aside.
  • MIX – Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove. Pour into a mixing bowl and add all the remaining ingredients. Use a spatula to combine.
  • FILL Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan (see notes). Fill each hole about 3/4 full.
  • BAKE 15-20 minutes until or lightly golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack.
  • TO COAT – mix the sweetener and cinnamon and pour onto a plate. Set aside. Pour the melted butter into a bowl. Baste or dunk the donuts into the melted butter and roll on the spiced sweetener.

THERMOMIX METHOD

  • PREHEAT oven 170℃ fan/190°C static/375°F.
  • MELT – butter 2 min/100℃/speed 1.
  • MIX – Add remaining ingredients; mix 30 sec/speed 4. Follow from step 3 above.

Notes

Ingredients for Low Carb Donuts
  • Almond meal – use almond flour or almond meal. I have not tested this recipe with a nut-free alternative.
  • Whey Protein Isolate – gives keto donuts structure and a light and crisp outer shell.
  • Sweetener – use whatever sweetener you enjoy the most. I use Sukrin:1 erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (with erythritol) as they has no aftertaste or cooling effect.
  • Baking powder and baking soda – I use Bob’s Red Mill Baking Powder; it is a double acting that helps to give a better rise and light and fluffy texture to baked goods. If you don’t have it use 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. 
Baking Low Carb Donuts
If you do not have a donut pan use a cup cake mould or muffin pan. The times should be around the same depending on the sizes you make. I spoon the batter into the donut pan but you can pipe it. This batter is not suited to fried donuts. 
Storage
The donuts can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month.
To Serve:
I like mine with black coffee, and as pictured with the whipped cream and strawberries. We do have an amazing Blue Jam recipe in Keto Mojo, or Lynda’s Apricot Jam in Keto Loco if you would like yours filled with jelly or jam filled donut. 

Your Own Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.5mg | Magnesium: 2mg | Net Carbs: 2g
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66 responses to “Keto Donuts Recipe”

  1. Bernice

    5 stars
    I was very surprised at how light and fluffy these doughnuts turned out. I served them with strawberries and whipped cream, just like the photos! They were a huge hit at our weekend family brunch.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      I am so happy that you loved them Bernice.

  2. Obe

    5 stars
    Great recipe – made 20 donuts in my little 6 donut nonstick giveaway pan. When dusted with the cinnamon sugar (I used Sukrin 1:1) they taste just like donuts from the royal show – really 🙂 They don’t have the fluffy texture of bakery chocolate iced donuts – but I like these better. Thank you!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      I am so happy you enjoyed them Obe x

  3. Sarah Mikhail

    I tried making these as churros – the tasted amazing but complete fail to hold its shape. Any advice about how to keep them in shape rather than the flat mess I ended up with?

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      How did you try to cook them?

  4. Princess Elizabeth

    5 stars
    I made these this morning as our camp stove chucked it in (our only stove atm) so I had to make a breakfast that my husband would love as much as he does the egg-fast pancakes. This recipe is a little ripper! I only had muffin tins, but I extended the time and they are so yummy. And it makes 12 big ones – so heaps.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Woohoo! So good to hear Princess Elizabeth. Thanks for the tips too.

  5. Len

    5 stars
    This is such an amazing recipe! It didn’t crisp up in the same way as fried donuts but tastes so yummy. Thanks Megan for this clever recipe.

  6. Jo

    5 stars
    Super easy, super delicious. Excellent with a coffee at breakfast🤫

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      They are pretty tasty aren’t they Jo. Thanks for giving them a try x

  7. Lucille Guzzo

    Can I use Almond Flour instead of Almond Meal?

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      You sure can.

  8. Jennyfer

    After coating them in the sugar, how long do you leave them out to cool before putting in the fridge?

  9. Sarah Mikhail

    I just got given some duck eggs an was hoping to try this recipe with them. What size eggs do you use (so I can adjust the duck eggs to match)

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      I use between 50-60g eggs Sarah. Lucky you for all the duck eggs.

  10. Dani Hibberd

    5 stars
    Thanks Megan for another winning recipe. These donuts are so quick and easy and came out perfectly. A huge hit with both grandchildren and adults alike.
    I guess this recipe will be pinned to my favourites 🥰

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Yay! A win for the sugar free donut with the kids! 🤣 So glad you and the family enjoyed the donuts Dani. This is one of my oldest and most enjoyed keto sweets recipes with my family and friends too. Thanks for taking the time to give it a thumbs up too 😘

  11. Tanya Long

    Hi Megan,

    Very yummy and light. Didn’t have baking powder but they rose anyway. Used the whole tub of sour cream at 200g still worked. Just me being lazy to minimise leftovers, or is that maximise for my lunchbox?
    Am not a fan of grams unless it’s wet or sticky ingredients, always used cups as a rule, but I’m a fan now. Less washing up, just scales, bowl and spoon.
    Son suggested 50:50 chocolate and vanilla, so added 1 tblsp cocoa, added nibs to a few for an adult indulgence.
    It’s such a versatile recipe.
    Awesome job on this one.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      So glad you enjoyed it Tanya. It is such a great recipe to change a bit to make different flavours etc.

  12. Evie

    5 stars
    These are amazing and honestly wouldn’t know they are keto. I made them in donut maker not oven and came out fluffy and soft. Used dry nutmeg not fresh. So good can’t stop eating them!

    1. Megan

      Thanks Evie. I am so glad you enjoyed them. I kind of have a soft spot for these myself.

  13. Anonymous

    Can you use cream cheese instead of sour cream?

    1. Megan

      Cream cheese will make them heavy, if anything you can substitute for yoghurt or cream and 1 tbsp of lemon juice

  14. Nicole

    I made these for the first time last week, I used an electric mini donut maker. The recipe made sooo many little ones, I was eating them for a week. They are non keto hubby and kids approved too.
    They also work well cooked in muffin trays, sliced open and spread with sugar free raspberry chia jam for an on the go snack 🙂

    1. Megan

      That is awesome Nicole. I am so glad it was a hit with the family too.

    2. Anonymous

      Hi Nicole, what electric donut maker do you have? I have been looking at purchasing a Tefal Snack Collection Multi Function Waffle/Sandwich/Snack Maker. It has interchangeable cooking plates that you just pop out. You get 2 plates with the machine but there are several other plates that you can purchase as an add on extra and a donut plate is one of them.

  15. Anne Wilks

    Do you think that you could bake these in a pie maker – donuts wouldn’t have a hole of course!?

    1. Megan

      I am sure they can but it would depend how crispy they got on the outside

  16. Kat

    5 stars
    Delicious perfect little treat

  17. Dale

    5 stars
    Is it just me? I am Canadian but born in the early 50[‘s – never exactly embraced the metric system although I understand it.
    I love the look of these and the 2g net carbs is amazing, but it is frustrating you jump from grams to tsp. Every measuring item I have is in Cups/tsp/Tbsp.
    Thinking the US conversion would help is nuts.
    A pound of butter is 454 grams, so 100 grams is somewhat less than a quarter cup. Our Canadian butter labels show where to cut for 1/4 1/2 or 1 Cup increments – nothing resembling grams
    How the heck do you measure 180 g sour cream – plop it out on a weigh scale (which I don’t have)
    You seem to have some blender that also has a temp control
    I would like to try these but it will be a case of approximately this & that and hope like hell!

    1. Megan

      Hi Dale, All my recipes have an imperial US conversion you just need to click the tab above the ingredients

  18. Joanne R

    5 stars
    These are better than you could imagine after not eating a donut for a few years. Thanks Megan.

    1. Megan

      Thanks Joanne for kind words. Ironically I have a new donut recipe coming out in a couple of days. Stay tuned.

  19. CL

    5 stars
    Reminds me of my favourite sour cream donuts! Easy and quick to make! Freezer friendly

  20. Megan

    The best cinnamon keto donut there is, and you can make it at home!

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