Prize winning keto donuts! Tender almond flour cinnamon donuts with a dreamy brown butter glaze. Seriously, what’s not to love about this delicious sugar-free treat? Now with an instructional video.
Prize winning keto donut recipe? Okay more like keto recipe battle winning. If you’ve ever seen the fun and hilarious High Falutin’ Low Carb on YouTube, you know what I am talking about. He takes two similar recipes from low carb bloggers and tries them both out, on camera.
And then of course he declares a winner. He’s an absolute hoot to watch so I highly recommend seeking him out. It’s all done with good humour and good grace.
Honestly, I had all but forgotten about these delicious keto cinnamon donuts, since I originally wrote the recipe back in 2012. But his recent video brought it back into my sights and I decided to have a go at it again myself and do my own instructional video. So you can see first hand just how delicious and easy they are to make.
Keto Cinnamon Donuts Video
How to make brown butter
Brown butter. Just the very words are enough to send shivers of delight down my spine. I love butter as it is, but there is something about heating it to the point where it becomes nutty and fragrant that is pure heaven.
It’s incredibly versatile too. You can use brown butter in savory dishes, on fish, chicken, or vegetables. Combined with some lemon and capers, or some crispy sage leaves, and that brown butter sauce will have you running your fingers across your plate, trying to get every last drop into your mouth.
Like my Brown Butter Chicken with Sage and Prosciutto, a simple dish that comes together in minutes and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. Or as the base for my Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup, giving it an unparalleled depth of flavor.
But it’s also wonderful in sweet dishes too. It has a rich, almost caramel-like flavor that’s good in cookies, cakes, and frostings. I’ve used it my popular keto blondies, as well as in the glaze for a low carb pumpkin layer cake.
Browning butter is incredibly easy. Simply place it in a saucepan or skillet over medium heat and watch it carefully, as it can burn if you’re not paying attention. For 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup butter, it usually only takes 4 to 5 minutes to achieve a rich amber color.
The froth from the butter can sometimes obscure the color, making it hard see if the butter is properly browned. Just get a spoon in there and push some of the froth aside. You can also swirl the pan a bit if the butter is browning unevenly.
Remove it from heat as soon as you see that rich color, as it can burn very quickly after that.
How to make keto donuts
The baking pan:
Thank goodness for donut pans! It’s made a world of difference for those of us who can’t, or don’t want to, eat the sugary high carb variety.
I highly recommend the donut pan from USA Pan, as it’s incredibly non-stick and your keto donuts will practically fall right out of them. Yes, it is pricier than most, but you are paying for durability. I have learned in my many years of baking that quality matters. Purchase a ten dollar pan and you will likely be tossing it in a few years when it everything starts sticking. Purchase a good pan and it will last you forever.
The keto flour:
Keto donuts can be made with any number of low carb flours. My Keto Chocolate Donuts are made with coconut flour and it’s one of my most popular recipes. I’ve also made keto donuts with a combination of almond and coconut flours, and I’ve even made some donuts with hazelnut flour.
This particular donut recipe is made with almond flour, and they are light and fluffy, and absolutely delicious. To be honest, they are good enough on their own. But then that brown butter glaze takes them to new heights.
The keto sweetener:
You guessed it. You know me, I am a big fan of Swerve and their powdered sweetener is beyond compare, in my opinion. I will tell you that I think you should use Swerve for this recipe, especially in the glaze as it helps give it the right consistency.
If you want other options, your best best are BochaSweet or Lakanto. Do be aware that Lakanto powdered sweetener is 2x as sweet and so you need less of it, which will make your glaze a lot thinner.
Also, BochaSweet powdered sweetener is very clumpy so break it up before you try to make the glaze. You also may find that your glaze is softer and thinner as well.
The protein powder:
Yes, it is a critical ingredient. I wouldn’t add it to a recipe if it wasn’t. Gluten is a protein and in its absence, another dry protein helps baked goods rise and hold their shape.
Every time I skip the protein powder, I regret it. Don’t do it! But you can sub egg white protein instead.
The brown butter glaze:
Be patient here, friends, and let that brown butter cool properly before adding it to the glaze. You will regret it if you rush the process as the glaze will clump up and then separate.
You want the brown butter to be just cool to the touch but still liquid. Then slowly drizzle it into your sweetener, whisking constantly. The mixture will be thick until you add the cream. Then it should become a thick frosting that you can spread on your donuts.
If you would prefer a thinner glaze, just add a little more cream.
There yo have it, my friends. An updated version of my delicious Keto Cinnamon Donuts with Brown Butter Glaze. You are going to love them!
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Prize winning keto donuts! Tender almond flour cinnamon donuts with a dreamy brown butter glaze. Seriously, what’s not to love about this delicious sugar-free treat?
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 6 tbsp Swerve Sweetener
- 2 tbsp vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1/4 cup almond milk (can sub half cream and half water)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp butter
- 7 tbsp powdered Swerve Sweetener
- 1 to 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
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Preheat the oven to 325F and grease 8 wells of a donut pan (If your pan only holds 6, you can make muffins with the remaining batter or work in batches).
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In a large bowl, whisk together teh almond flour, Swerve, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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Stir in the eggs, melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Fill the donut pan wells approximately 2/3 full and bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly browned and set.
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Let cool in the pan 5 minutes, then flip out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Repeat with any remaining batter.
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Melt the butter in small skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the butter is browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool about 10 minutes.
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Place the powdered Swerve in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the browned butter until well combined. The mixture will be quite thick.
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Stir in 1 tablespoon of the cream at a time until a spreadable consistency is achieved. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Spread glaze on cooled donuts and let set, about 20 minutes.
*How many donuts you get will depend on the size of your donut pan. Some are a little bigger than others.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
These sound unbelievable, Carolyn! Brown butter really is so good:-)
Jeanette says
Carolyn – you always amaze me with your ability to create such incredible low-carb treats!
Gail Desena says
I came home and found these as my daughter is on the ketogentic life style program.
To my surprise I have to say OMG, as good if not better than any donut I’ve ever eaten.
Thanks
Carolyn says
I am so glad to hear that!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
These look amazing! Just pinned them
TidyMom says
oh WOW……..my mouth is watering just reading that title! these sound amazing Carolyn!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
Ok… now normally I’d be skeptical with the whole low carb donut thing (should those words be in the same sentence?) but then you snuck in the brown butter glaze and, well, when you add brown butter, you can do no wrong.
Carolyn says
You know what? I was never much of a fan of donuts, but once I started making my own low carb version, I fell hard. And it’s so fun to tell my kids they get donuts for breakfast…they look so happy!
[email protected] says
Oh my. These are amazing!
Katharine says
Can’t wait to make these when I am reunited with my donut pan post-vacation! Yum!
JulieD says
Nice, Carolyn! I truly believe everything is better with brown butter! These donuts look great!
Linda says
Can powdered Stevia be used instead of liquid Stevia. If so how much?
Thank you.
Carolyn says
I’ve never used powdered stevia but I know it’s potent stuff. I wouldn’t use more than about 1/4 tsp, if that.
Russell at Chasing Delicious says
Yummy! These doughnuts sound fantastic!
Vanessa says
I made a few modifications to make them dairy-free:
I used Jay Robb Egg White Protein Powder (chocolate was all I have on hand) instead of Whey. I used coconut oil instead of butter in the donut batter. I used homemade ghee (I already had some browned) and coconut milk for the frosting along with a few drops of stevia (in addition to the powdered erythritol).
They turned out wonderful except for the part where I didn’t grease my donut pan and they stuck to the bottom. 🙂
Carolyn says
Wow you made the already! And oops on the donut pan…I’ve done that more times than I’d like to remember.
Cassie says
I’m such a big fan of donuts and this glaze has me drooling!
Marcia says
I know you wouldn’t get the “donut effect” if you didn’t use a donut pan, but can you see this working … in a muffin pan, for example? I just can’t bring myself to buy another piece of equipment that I will use only in a blue moon. Looks yummy.
Carolyn says
Yes, I think you could do muffins with these. I’d probably double the batter, if I wanted a decent sized muffin. Bake at the same temp, but for longer…probably at least 5 minutes more.
Marcia says
Thanks. Just might try that.
Quengie says
Is there any substitute that i can use for whey protein powder?
Carolyn says
Egg white protein powder also works.
amber la fave says
We made the fried low carb donuts tonight in a mini muffin pan. Like donut holes!
Kim says
If you have flavorless whey protein powder instead of vanilla, is there any adjustment to be made? More vanilla extract? Powdered vanilla?
Carolyn says
It will turn out the same so you can keep the vanilla about the same.
Stacy Wade says
We were just talking about donuts yesterday, so we are definitely going to give these a try. They look delicious.
Shannon K. says
That’s it. I’m going out today to buy donut molds. Maybe even minis just for fun. Or maybe I’ll get reeeeaaaallllly crazy and buy both! But THIS is the recipe I’ll make 🙂
Carolyn says
I was never really that into donuts…until I got my own donut pan! 😉
Tiffany says
Brown butter glaze!!! You are a genius! I want this glaze on a donut, on French toast, on some snickerdoodles! Oh, just remarkable! 😀
Amanda says
These are beautiful!! Love these fun doughnuts!!
Lisa | With Style and Grace says
love the addition of protein powder! seems to removes a little bit of the guilt 🙂
[email protected] says
Carolyn, I had a dream about these last night! I swear I did. I saw your post last night on FB with the photo of these donuts, and I swear I could not get them off my mind…so I ended up dreaming about them. :/ Girl’s gotta eat! 😉
Carolyn says
Well there could be worse dream! How are you, Kate!!!?!?!?
[email protected] says
I’m feeling a whole lot better now …that is, after having the little one 🙂 I can eat again, I can bake again, and don’t have to worry about morning (all day) sickness 🙂
Carolyn says
Wonderful!
TracyKM says
I’m curious to know (and maybe this is somewhere on your site, but it’s 9:47pm and I want to make something NOW to take to an amusement park tomorrow!)….but how does the Swerve measure out compared to other sweeteners? Is it measured the same as sugar (1/4 sugar is replaced by 1/4 cup Swerve)? I’d have to use Splenda, and the white and brown Splenda’s are measured out differently…..I’d love it if in your recipes you include what the comparable amount of sugar would be so we can easily swap in our own sweeteners.
Carolyn says
Swerve can be used cup for cup like sugar. But splenda won’t work very well for the topping, I don’t think.
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
while we were away in South Carolina donuts were present at most of our breakfasts.
Yours sound so good, you can never have too much brown butter!
Rebekah says
These look fabbo! Could I use hazelnut meal instead of almond?
Carolyn says
Sure. But keep in mind that hazelnut meal usually isn’t as finely ground so your donuts may be a little less smooth looking.
Holly says
I made these 2 days ago, and my husband has declared them to be his favourite gluten & grain-free treat yet! I made them in a mini bundt tin, and 8 cakes took 18 mins to bake. They really were delicious, the only problem I had was the icing turned out a little gritty. Any suggestions?
Carolyn says
Hi Holly, what kind of powdered sweetener did you use? I think maybe a little more cream would have helped a bit. Here’s a suggestion….mix the powdered erythritol and cream before adding the browned butter. I think it might dissolve better that way.
Johanna says
I made these in a regular sixed muffin tin. The recipe as-is made 6 muffins and they took approx 22 mins to bake.
I do not have liquid stevia so I used liquid splenda – have no clue as to the conversion so I winged it – used a little more than 1/4 c worth of sweetener (about 18 drop liquid splenda)
They were good but not sweet enpugh on their own w/out the icing.
The icing was not my favorite – the swerve stayed gritty and had a cooling effect (although def not as pronounced as my regular erythritol) I did use the confectioners swerve. I don’t think I care for the taste of so much erythritol, I find it gets bitter and burns my tongue and mouth when used this way, in this quantity. next time I may try adding powdered isomalt and polyd to my butter on the stove, melting it then adding the swerve and letting it melt completely, then take off heat and add cream. it may be more praline-like but the crystalization is not good to me. The taste itself was good – Just the after taste/mouth feel of so much erythritil. I must be sensitive to it!
I will def make the donut recipe again and play with the icing… I will have to try the other technique of dissolving the swerve in the cream first as well. Also Iwonder if I cool the browned butter in the fridge before I add to the swerve if that will prevent recrystalization.
Leigh says
Just made these after thinking about them for days. So, so, so good. I’m new to making donuts, and these were more dense than I expected, but still so very good. Will be making these again!
Liz says
I knew these would be good, but I’m STUNNED at *how* good! This was my first attempt at a baked good since going low-carb and wheat-free, and I have to tell you, with recipes like this one to alleviate a donut/cake/sweet craving, I honestly don’t see any reason why I would need to have a traditionally-made donut ever again. I *so* appreciate your efforts with these recipes… they really make me feel like this can absolutely be a permanent lifestyle for me, with no need to “cheat”!
Rebekah says
I made these tonight because I wanted something not chocolate or cheesecakey & hoped the kids would like. My eldest hates most of my sugar-free baking, so I was determined to make this recipe a little sweeter. I added some extra erythritol equivalent to a 1/3 of a cup, added 10 drops of maple extract along with vanilla extract & some extra cinnamon.
The glaze is not done yet, these babies just came out of the oven. My eldest tried a quarter & is asking for more! My toddler is a little harder to please though….
Winning recipe, will make these for an upcoming toddler birthday party. Carolyn, how do you come up with all these fantastic recipes??
Carolyn says
Phew, when I read the first part of your comment, I thought they weren’t going to have made the grade! I have no idea how I come up with these, they just pop into my head and I do them. I have a long list of things I want to make and there isn’t time enough in the world for me to make them all!
Celeste says
Oh my! I made these donuts this afternoon! What a treat they are.
I did make a few changes… Used egg substitute and used Liquid splenda in place of the stevia. I used 18 drops for the donut part of the recipe. For some reason the stevia leaves me with a terrible after taste. Don’t know why…
I added 10 drops of liquid splenda to the Glaze. Only had to use 1 tablespoon of heavy cream.. It was perfect!
My DH had one and he did just fine with blood sugar control… He has been a type I Diabetic since he was 12 years old. Now 58 years old. He keeps extremely tight control of his blood sugar and so far the recipes I have tried from you site have been just fine for him. FYI…. his last A1C was 5.3
He has not had a donut since he was a little boy. Haha… He licked the bowl of the glaze!
Carolyn says
How wonderful! I am so glad for your husband that these worked out well. His A1c is fantastic! And I am so glad that one of my recipes gave him a chance to have donuts again.
Katharine says
Just made these! I subbed plain whey protein powder and upped the vanilla to 3/4 tsp in the donuts (Sometimes the vanilla protein powder is too strong for me). My glaze doesn’t look anything like yours, but luckily it still tastes fantastic!! I just ate an entire one and swear it resembled the beloved cake donuts I used to eat every Sunday as a child. And the smell of that brown butter icing is AMAZING. I couldn’t stop smelling it. Wow! I think this is one of my favorites from your site, Carolyn. Thank you!
Katharine says
Just made these. Again. Delicious! Best part was I tested my blood sugar before eating one…and again 2 hours afterwards. And it was a few points LOWER than when I started! The glaze smells SO good when it’s warm, I can hardly stand it! I just stand there sniffing and sniffing and sniffing…..my kids don’t really like them, but that’s fine….more for ME! 🙂
Carolyn says
What is with kids, eh? Mine loved the donuts, but only without the glaze. WHAT??? 🙂
Katharine says
So your kids are crazy, too! 🙂 Ha! I’ll try making some without the glaze and see if they eat those….
lisa says
I finally made these last night. Never did brown butter before and your instructions were perfect! I want to find other uses for it! The glaze never got to be “spreadable” so I’m unsure what I did wrong there but I poured over the cooled donuts as a glaze and the butter hardened up after. Delicious!!!!!!!
Lauralee says
Just made these and they were amazing… even without the glaze! Thank you so much.
valerie says
Can the whey protein powder be sub with anything else? or left out?
Carolyn says
They won’t rise very well if you don’t have some sort of additional protein, even if it’s egg white powder or hemp protein.
Xotchil says
Would xanthan gum work? Im new to Keto and also gluten free baking. I see xantham gum in a lot of recipes but am unsure of what it does and or replaces. Thanks!
Carolyn says
Xanthan gum helps hold baked goods together but it won’t help them rise. You really need the protein powder for that.
Sandi DeFalco says
Carolyn – I finally got around to making these. I LOVE THESE!!!! The donut flavor, with the added vanilla whey protein, is by far better than coconut flour donuts I have made in the past. The browned butter glaze, wowee!! I tasted it before putting on the donuts, to see if it was good, double WOW! It reminds me so much of caramel that I came back to read the post and sure enough you said it tasted like caramel. I was so anxious to try the donut (even though it wasn’t completely cooled) so I put some glaze on it. Normally, I don’t like glazed donuts, or glazed anything. But this version is awesome! Now, I went back to the kitchen to add the rest of the glaze to the other 7 donuts that are completely cooled now. So, here I am waiting for another 20 minutes (glaze is starting to thicken, oh yes) for the glaze to set and will have a second donut. I am so happy I decided to try these this morning. I’m assuming I could store these (whatever is left of them) in an airtight container, but do I refrigerate them? Forget about freezing them, they will never make it to that stage.
Carolyn says
I think you could have them on the counter for a day or two, probably no more than that. Glad you like them so much!
Dee says
I am allergic 2 almonds, is there another flour I can use?
Carolyn says
Are you allergic to all tree nuts?
jean says
Can these be made without protein powder?
Andre Chimene says
Carolyn, you make Diabetes Delicious!
Carolyn says
Well, I try! 🙂
Bryony Blood says
What about sour cream donuts? That is my fav……..
Carolyn says
I’ve never heard of them. Do you have a link to a recipe that I could make over?
Bryony Blood says
Sure! Here is one: http://www.completelydelicious.com/2012/01/old-fashioned-sour-cream-doughnuts.html
Saw a version at whole foods the other day and I was so sad not to have one!
Janet says
Wow! I didn’t know something “healthy” could taste this FABULOUS!!!!! And the aroma as they were baking was an appetizer like no other. My husband LOVED them. He said they’re better then what you buy then added, “they’re better then home made”….. which of course tickled my funny bone because they ARE home made. Makes me feel like a Kitchen Queen to be able to offer these to my husband and growing boys. I bought 2 donut pans and can see they will be put to good use. THANK-YOU for the inspiration and the FABULOUS recipe. Thank-you even more for doing “what you do” and blazing the way for us others who are looking into low carbing and gluten free, taking out the hard part, and handing us these golden recipes on a silver platter! May you be RICHLY BLESSED. If you decided to publish cookbooks I’d love the opportunity to purchase one! Happy Thursday to you 🙂
Heather from Canada says
Hi Carolyn. Could I use a bit of Bob’s red mill gf flour or peanut flour in place of the protein powder? Protein powders give me violent migraines, I think from the soy lecithin generally used as a preservative. Thanks!
Carolyn says
Sure, or if you can find powdered egg white, that would work too.
Belenda says
Have had these pinned forever and finally took the time to make them this morning. The donuts, alone, are pleasantly and surprisingly good. I have way too many fails with almond flour recipes being moist. The icing – not so much. Too much of the cooling aftertaste for me. However, not all is lost. I have cream cheese sitting out and plan on mixing that brown butter icing, couple tablespoons at a time, into the cream cheese. I hope to salvage the brown butter concept.
Carolyn says
Did you use Swerve or a different erythritol?
Mindy says
Hi Carolyn, I can’t wait to make these! I think I may try substituting maple extract for vanilla in the glaze as I love maple donuts. I’ve been wondering if these along with other recipes such as your coconut raspberry muffins,coffee cake, etc. could be frozen? I’m not sure how the swerve freezes up. Thanks again,I’m going to give you credit for being able to stick to my low carb,no sugar lifestyle and continue with my passion for baking! Thank you a million times over!!!
Sara says
What’s the batter consistency when it’s done? I did something wrong.
Carolyn says
Pretty thick (thicker than traditional batters) but still scoopable and spreadable.
Sara says
Mine was somehow crumbly, not batter at all.
Carolyn says
Yes, something went very wrong here. What kind of almond flour did you use?
Judy says
This recipe is fabulous! The perfect combination for Fall or anytime. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. We really loved it.
The Brown Butter Glaze is the icing on the cake! 🙂
Leah says
Amazing! Followed recipe mostly to a tee but used the Babycakes donut maker (also dipped some of them into your ganache recipe!) they are what dreams are made of!! Love your recipes! Thanks so much!
Becky says
I made these today and oh, they are so wonderful. My husband had to ask if these were something that I could eat too. He didn’t know, and couldn’t tell, they were low carb. Do they need to be refrigerated?
Carolyn says
I love it when I hear that. Thanks, Becky!
Tiffani Butler says
Made these last night, with xylitol though, there are a couple of stores I still need to try to find Swerve, they were amazing. But when I put them in My Fitness Pal, they came out to 13 net carbs with my ingredients, I guess 9 when I subtract the sugar alcohol.
Jenn says
I made these and they were absolutely amazing. I used low carb chocolate Isopure protein because it’s my favourite, but the chocolate didn’t pull through, which is fine. I also used sugar free cinnamon sugar syrup (the Torani kind) in lieu of the vanilla. For the frosting, something about 7tbs of Swerve makes me think it’s too sweet. I used 3tbs Swerve powered, 3tlbs browned butter, and about 1.5tbs cream cheese to add thickness, and a splash of cream to get the spreading consistency i needed, and again a touch of the Sugar Free Cinnamon torani which complements the browned butter! I have a feeling these are going to disappear! They are amazing!
Teresa says
I made these using baking blend. Had to add water cause consistency was really dry. Have you tried these with baking blend?
Carolyn says
I think you must have made some error if they were really dry. Baking blend would make them far dryer than almond flour.
Shirley says
I have never used Whey Protein Powder before. Are they all about the same, or is there something particular I should look for?
Carolyn says
Look for things without a lot of sweetener or added carbs.
Daisy says
Is there a substitute for the erythritol? I have a hard time digesting it. Thanks.
Carolyn says
If you have trouble with erythritol, you may also have trouble with xylitol and that’s the only decent sub I can think of here.
Cheryl from Melbourne Australia says
As a major fan of cinnamon donuts prior to Keto, this was a true winner. I used a mini donut maker and this recipe yielded 39 pieces. It takes will power not to chow down on all 39 of them in one go. I let some non-keto friends try and they absolutely loved it….all the yummy-ness without the nastiness 🙂 The dough has good body and bite once it’s cooked. Delicious even without the glaze. Thanks Carolyn! You are definitely my go-to for my low carb recipes as have tried quite a few already.
Cheryl from Melbourne Australia says
As an extra note, I used Xylitol, Quest multi-purpose protein powder and almond meal.
Carolyn says
So glad you liked them, Cheryl!
Robin says
We made these today to celebrate my birthday. Awesome yumminess! We did have to let them cool a bit longer because a couple stuck to the pan in the first go round. A non-low carbing friend says he prefers these to the donut shop. These are so great, I can’t wait to sleep so I can get up and have another one tomorrow. Again, thanks so much!
Carolyn says
Wonderful to hear!
kathy says
what could I use in lieu of the liquid stevia in the cinnamon donut recipe?
Wendy says
OH my goodness!! These are sooo delicious! Thank you, Carolyn! ❤️
Lyndsey Knight says
These look delicious! Sorry if you have already answered this, but could I use coconut flour instead of almond? Would the amounts be similar to your chocolate donuts?
Carolyn says
Look up my Samoa Donuts, those have coconut flour and no chocolate so they might work.
Jewel says
This recipe is absolutely a winner. I can’t wait to snack on them during the week. I didn’t have any powdered sweetener on hand, and was too lazy to blend some granulated, so I tried to dissolve it while the butter was browning. It worked great – but didn’t look quite like yours. This recipe, and the maple pecan scones make me feel like I’m not missing out on yummy-but-not-healthy carb breakfasts! Thank you!
Carolyn says
So glad to hear it!
Connie says
I made these donuts (but a different glaze) last night. Had one for breakfast. Oh my gracious. they are SOO good. Thank you for sharing. Got the heads up from Highfalutin Low carb guy on Youtube.
Anj G. says
What if I don’t have whey powder? I’m not in the US and some of keto ingredients are hard to come by. Is there something that I can substitute that with? Xanthan Gum, Ground Flax, Ground Psyllium husk maybe?
Carolyn says
You can skip it but your donuts may not rise as well.
Nina F. Elgo says
Outstanding! I made a slightly altered version of this amazing recipe. I used monkfruit/lekanto sweetener instead and only half the recommended amount and eliminated the heavy cream and forgot the vanilla. I drizzled the very light syrup on the finished donuts and it soaked it some but on the edges of the donut was crunchy, crispiness, not unlike a wonderful glazed donut. I shared with a few friends and they were blown away.
Ann the truck driver says
Just made these today to pack for my lunch. I may have ate a couple early lol. Very delicious! What are you spaying your pans with???? I used coconut oil ( can type ) experienced some of the donuts sticking to the pan still 🤔
Carolyn says
I have a super non-stick non-toxic pan from USA Pans so I can use whatever grease I want. If yours is not as non-stick (and they do lose that ability slowly over time), then I recommend double-greasing. First with a solid fat like butter or coconut oil, and then a spray.
Betsy says
Delicious! I absolutely adore the brown butter frosting! I love the almond flour in here. I can’t believe how good these are and they’re so friendly to my diet! Yum…still shouldn’t eat to many, though I’m guessing. 🙂
Erin says
These make for the perfect breakfast or treat! Love the glaze!
Anna says
Low-carb donuts sound heavenly! Love the brown butter glaze!
Maria C Rodrigues says
Is there a protein powder that you recommend?
Carolyn says
I just recommend grassfed, mostly.
Lynn says
If I have one weakness, it’s donuts. I’ve tried other recipes, and they didn’t come close now I’ve tossed out all my other donut recipes because no one’s can compare to this recipe. I just dusted mine in a mixture of Swerve sugar and brown sugar and they were amazing. Next time I’ll do the icing, too. Many thanks for all you do for us keto-its!
Carolyn says
That’s a lovely compliment, thank you!
Geral says
These donuts are as delicious as they look. I made sure to buy the pan Carolyn suggested, followed the recipe exactly, and was rewarded with amazing donuts.
Carolyn says
So glad to hear it!
Rebecca says
I don’t have donut molds, so I did attempt making them in the smaller rings of a Kransekake mold, but they come out too thin. I decided to try them in mini muffin tins and I am able to get 24 mini muffins per batch making them about 1 carb each. They are perfect for a quick sweet snack and my husband loves them! The browned butter glaze is to die for!! I’ve made these several times now and they are a regular in our house! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!
Sara says
So delicious!! I used vegan butter and a pea protein powder. I am so happy to have found this recipe. Will definitely be a go to when I’m craving something light and sweet.
Karin Owens says
Made these this morning for my family. So yummy! They were a hit with everyone, even my non-low carb kids. My husband and I were pleasantly pleased. Lol Will definitely make again!! I love browned butter so I knew I had to make the glaze as well. Thank you!
Carolyn says
Happy to hear it!
Jennifer says
How much vanilla should I add if I’m using plain whey protein?
Thanks!
Carolyn says
1/2 a teaspoon should do it!
Fawn says
Can you use Monkfruit sweetener instead of Swerve? Or do you recommend jus using swerve since it has worked best for you? I can’t wait to try this recipe! I love donuts way too much to give them up completely!
Carolyn says
If by “monk fruit sweetener” you mean a blend like Lakanto, then yes. But REAL monk fruit is a highly concentrated extract.
Pat says
Can you sub collagen powder for the whey protein? If so, same amount? Thank you
Carolyn says
No, it makes baked goods gummy and hard to cook through. YOu’re better off skipping the protein powder altogether in that case.
Pat says
Thank you.
Kai says
These are delicious! How long do they keep on the counter, in the fridge, and in the freezer?
Annette Flanery says
Does it make a difference if we dont add the whey protein?
Carolyn says
Yes, it certainly does. Watch the video and you will understand why it’s important.
Vivian says
Can you use coconut milk instead of almond milk?
Erin says
My daughter made these for me the other day. The donuts are amazing but the glaze way too sweet, it hurt my stomach. Do you have any other kind of glaze to put on top? Thank you!
Carolyn says
Just skip it!
Nicole Carroll says
So. Freaking. Good. I didn’t have swerve so used Lakanto Classic, and am allergic to chicken eggs so I used 2 duck eggs minus maybe a TBS or so due to size difference. When I tried one, I did a double take in my head because I couldn’t believe how tasty, moist and cake like these were. I expected decent and got amazing. The doughnuts came out perfect. I don’t like glazed doughnuts so didn’t top these. Thank you so much for this not so little piece of heaven!
Nancy says
I was looking for some that didn’t taste like sawdust and I finally found it! I made the chocolate ones as a test run after I got my doughnut pan and they were okay. So when I made the Cinnamon donuts I use 1/2 Almond and 1/2 Coconut flour and toasted the flour in the oven until it was light brown before I used it. I doubled the cinnamon and added a pinch of nutmeg. This is the first time I actually enjoyed something made out of Coconut or Almond flour! My husband agreed that these are good! Thank you!
Fatima W says
These are amazing. It is my go to doughnut recipe for keto. I once substituted vanilla collagen protein when I didn’t have whey protein and they were still amazing. Love them!
Carolyn says
Glad to hear it!
Jennifer says
Just made these and they are so tasty! I didn’t use any glaze, I found they didn’t need it and I browned the 3 tbsp butter in the dough for extra depth. I made them in a silicone donut pan with no problems releasing them. Even my 7 year old loved them and she eats Dunkin’! I froze them with no issues. I just thaw on the counter so they are ready for afternoon coffee.
Pam Dugan says
These sound amazing. What are your thoughts of making them in a mini waffle iron. I have been making various “chaffles”.
Carolyn says
Sorry, I really can’t say how that would work out. I haven’t tried it myself.
Kate Wilkins says
Just made these myself and they have come out wonderfully, great texture and taste.
Brilliant recipe.
Just in case you keep track of substitutions and how they work out then I didn’t have any protein powder but did have some vital wheat gluten so substituted that for the protein powder as it is a protein and it was what I had.