Sugar free chocolate donuts that are low carb, gluten free…
…and keto are a delicious, guilt-free snack or breakfast treat!
Low-carb sugar free donuts will make you feel like you’re cheating on a ketogenic diet!
The word donuts is one word that the kids love as much as any other word.
The good news is you won’t be feeling guilty…
…if you indulge in a sugar free low carb donut or two!
They won’t even notice they’re healthier…
…than the typical store-bought high carb pastry!
But, before move into next section, let us hear Jessica’s story..
My name is Jessica, and I enjoy eating donuts a lot!
My family will have a smaller seder dinner this year,
so I thought that sugar free chocolate donuts would be a fun dessert idea.
In a test batch, I halved the recipe and they are OUTRAGEOUSLY GOOD!
To make a glaze, I added some cream and butter.
This is outstanding! I’m excited to enjoy a few more this weekend…
Let’s jump right in!
Keto Donuts
Various low carb flours can be used to make keto donuts…
…such as almond, coconut, sesame, and sunflower.
Almonds are the most readily available fruit today…
…so it is used for today’s recipe.
Making your own almond flour is possible…
…but grinding it to a fine powder will be more difficult.
My preferred brands are Anthony’s…
…and Bob’s Red Mill for the finest almond flour.
Sweetener choice is also a matter of personal preference.
Swerve, which is erythritol, is one of the best brands…
…on the market and one of our favorites.
As well as Pyure, I also like Lakanto, which is a monk fruit sweetener.
To determine your preference, you can simply swap…
…and experiment with different sweeteners in recipes.
Perhaps you are wondering, what is keto?
“The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used mainly to treat hard-to-control (refractory) epilepsy in children. The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates.”
According to Wikipedia
Keto doughnuts are a delicious sugar-free breakfast or low-carb snack.
They’re the perfect Saturday morning indulgence:
delicious sugar free chocolate donuts.
The low carb donuts in this recipe are moist, soft, and sweet to your taste.
Keep reading…
How to Make Sugar Free Chocolate Donuts
Nothing beats a delicious donut on a weekend morning!
As long as you use the right ingredients…
…you can enjoy donuts on the keto diet…
…despite what you may have thought.
Donuts glazed with sugar free chocolate make a special treat…
…but what makes these so special?
The donuts in this recipe have a cakey texture…
…with a rich chocolate flavor, which makes them my favorite.
Besides being gluten-free, these keto donuts are also low-carb!
One of the best things about these keto donuts…
…is that they’re so easy to make!
Because they are baked, not fried…
…you don’t have to worry about preparing a lot of oil.
The recipe makes about a dozen doughnuts…
…depending on the size of your donut pan.
Go on…
How to Make Sugar Free Chocolate Donuts
This sugar free chocolate donut recipe is so simple to follow.
If you want, you can make them in a stand mixer…
…but you can also do it by hand.
With a whisk, you can prepare the donut batter in one bowl.
You don’t need to worry about shaping the donuts – it’s simple!
With an inexpensive donut pan, your donuts will be perfectly round.
The donut batter needs to be mixed first…
…before you make sugar free chocolate donuts.
Combining almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder…
…and salt first will ensure all of the dry ingredients are well blended.
It is necessary to mix the donut batter first…
…before making sugar free chocolate donuts.
Combining almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder…
…and salt first will ensure all of the dry ingredients are well blended.
Then, in a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients:
…the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Last but not least, fill the donut cavities with batter.
If you want the best results, fill the cavities about 34 full.
That’s all there is to it! Donuts are ready for baking.
Sugar Free Chocolate Donuts Ingredients
These keto donuts are made with low-carb flours such as almond and coconut flour.
Almond Flour
- Gluten free
- Great in recipes and baking
- Supports Keto and paleo lifestyles
- Finely sifted and made with high quality blanched almonds
- Contains 1 - 3 pounds bag of blue diamond almond flour
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Almond flour is the base of these keto-friendly donuts.
One of the best low-carb alternatives to regular wheat flour is almond flour.
I always keep a bag of almond flour…
…in my pantry since I started the ketogenic diet.
When baking keto donuts, I recommend using an almond flour…
…made from blanched almonds (with the skins removed).
If you can, purchase almond flour with a super-fine grind…
…this will give you the best texture when finished.
Keep extra almond flour in the refrigerator…
…or freezer so that it stays fresh longer.
Coconut Flour
- FRESH & DELICIOUS ORGANIC COCONUT FLOUR – Gently milled from some of the world’s freshest, milky-white organic coconuts, our coconut flour is the perfect flour substitute for white flour. Unbleached and unrefined, it adds exotic taste, texture, and flair to your favorite baked goods and recipes.
- AMAZING FOR GLUTEN FREE PANCAKES, BREAD, COOKIES & MORE – As a health-conscious alternative to regular flour with just a hint of coconut flavor, organic coconut flour is a delicate and versatile nut flour for gluten-free baking. It makes pancakes and cookies less calorie dense, and makes bread gluten– and guilt-free. Simply substitute one cup of wheat flour or 1 cup of all-purpose flour for ¼ cup of Coconut Flour + 1 egg or egg substitute.
- THE PERFECT FLOUR SUBSTITUTE FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS LIFESTYLES - Naturally high in fiber, and low in both sodium and fat, coconut flour is the ideal flour substitute for anyone who enjoys eating clean. Coconut flower is gluten free, so you can cook, bake, and eat guilt-free! It’s a popular choice for coconut flour tortillas, coconut flour chips, and coconut flour bread.
- CERTIFIED VEGAN & PALEO PLANT-BASED FLOUR – Known as harina de coco, our gluten-free coconut flour is certified vegan and paleo, making it a super-useful baking and cooking ingredient for a variety of different eating habits and dietary lifestyles. Use it as a base for gluten-free pancakes, gluten-free cookies, gluten-free bread, and more!
- QUALITY & SATISFACTION MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE – Harvested from fresh, non-GMO coconuts organically grown and harvested on the sun-soaked fields of the Philippines, our pure coconut flour is finely sifted, and of the highest quality. We’re so confident you’ll enjoy the taste, quality, and flavor that we offer a 90-day money back guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied, we’ll refund your money, no questions ask
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Another keto-friendly, high-fiber flour is coconut flour…
…which is commonly used in gluten-free, grain-free and low-carb baking.
The first time you bake with coconut flour, you may have some trouble.
Coconut flour absorbs liquids like crazy due to its high fiber content.
Consequently, recipes using coconut flour tend to have a higher ratio…
…of wet ingredients like eggs, almond milk, or water.
In the same way as almond flour…
…coconut flour will keep fresher if it is kept in the refrigerator.
Erythritol Sweetener
- Whole Earth Erythritol: Erythritol is a great alternative to sugar for those who want sugar-like sweetness and texture without the calories. Our erythritol is a sugar alcohol derived from non-GMO corn
- Plant Based Sweetener: Whole Earth 100% Erythritol can be used as a sugar substitute in cooking and baking or as a zero calorie, low carb sweetener for coffee, tea, smoothies, and other beverages
- Just Sweet Enough: Erythritol has a low glycemic index and can be used in place of sugar in recipes or beverages. It has about 70% of the sweetness of sugar without the calories. Kosher, gluten free
- Baking Sugar Substitute: Erythritol has a crystalline structure and great resistance to heat, making it a great sugar substitute for baking. This plant based sweetener is suitable for paleo, keto, and diabetic diets
- Whole Earth Plant Based Sweeteners: Our low and zero calorie plant based sugar substitutes are great for coffees, teas, cocktails, baked goods, and snacks. Available in packets, liquids, bulk pouches and j
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This keto donut recipe is sweetened with Erythritol…
..which is a sugar-free sweetener made from erythritol.
The sugar alcohol erythritol is naturally found in fermented foods…
…and fruits in small amounts.
Swerve is my favorite keto sweetener because it tastes great…
…and measures one-to-one like sugar.
Swerve is available in granulated and confectioner’s versions.
Typically, I bake with granulated Swerve…
…and make the icing with confectioner’s Swerve.
Sugar Free Chocolate Donuts Tips
It’s pretty simple to make these keto donuts.
It’s a pretty straightforward and simple recipe.
Here are some tips for achieving the best results:
- Donuts should be cooked in a non-stick pan.
- Spray non-stick spray well on the pan.
- After the donuts have cooled in the pan, remove them. Warm keto and gluten-free baked goods tend to be fragile. However, they will firm up as they cool.
This is important…
How to Store Keto Donuts
A benefit of keto donuts is that they can be stored…
…for up to three days at room temperature.
To keep leftover donuts fresh…
…store them in airtight containers at room temperature.
Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge…
…if you want to store them longer than that.
Here’s the best part..
Sugar Free Chocolate Glazed Donuts Full Recipe
If you are craving chocolate…
…these moist Keto chocolate donuts will satisfy your craving.
Low carb, sugar free, and gluten free treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup / 100g almond flour or ground almonds
- 40 g / 1.4 oz unsweetened chocolate melted (3 tbsp)
- 40 g / 1.4 oz butter, very soft 3 tbsp
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- 4 eggs
- ⅓ cup / 55 g powdered sweetener (So Nourished)
- 4 tbsp heavy / double cream
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the sugar free chocolate glaze:
- 60 g / 2.1 oz unsweetened chocolate
- 8 drops stevia or 2 tsp powdered erythritol
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 175 degrees Celsius / 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Combine the butter, cream and sweetener in a bowl or food processor. Mix in the eggs and vanilla until well-combined. Add the melted unsweetened chocolate, cocoa powder, almond flour, and baking powder last. Make a smooth batter by blending all the ingredients.
- Pour batter into a well-greased donut pan. My donut pan is silicone. Avoid overfilling and losing the all-important hole!
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until done.
- Melt the chocolate in a water bath (place a smaller bowl with the chocolate inside a larger bowl filled with boiling water. The heat will gently melt the chocolate). To achieve the desired sweetness, add stevia. Let it cool down a little before you touch it.
- Then dip the cooled donuts into the chocolate (do it twice if you’d like a thicker glaze) and chill until it sets.
Sum Up!
You have got to try these sugar free chocolate donuts, friends.
Bring them to your next gathering and see the magic happen.
Or, even better, keep them yourself.
A little circle of sugar-free happiness!
Whenever you are converting a recipe to make it sugar free…
sugar free chocolate desserts are perfect.
Due to the chocolate taste being so prominent…
…the taste of the natural sweeteners is not discernible.
Conclusion
When you bake donuts, serve them the same day.
Up to 3 days of storage can be achieved…
…by tightly covering leftovers at room temperature.
Baked donuts can be frozen for up to two months.
Make sure they aren’t glazed before freezing.
So there you have it!
Feel free to let me know in the comment section below…
…how you liked this sugar free chocolate donut recipe!
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