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    Home » Muffins & Scones » Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts

    Published: May 16, 2022 by Carolyn

    Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts

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    Tender keto chocolate donuts with a sweet sugar-free peanut butter glaze. These chocolate peanut butter donuts are an easy and fun breakfast treat!

    A stack of Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts on a white cupcake stand, with a bite taken out of the top one.

    Have I ever mentioned how much I love peanut butter? Oh maybe about a billion times! But chocolate and peanut butter together have an extra special place in my heart!

    It’s just a magical combination and I try to marry these two flavors as frequently as possible. I make my own Keto Peanut Butter Cups regularly, and my whole family adores Keto Peanut Butter Pie.

    And these chocolate peanut butter donuts are another huge hit. Why wouldn’t they be? Keto chocolate donuts with a deliciously drippy peanut butter glaze? Sign me up!

    A stack of keto peanut butter donuts on a white plate.

    Keto donuts are fun and easy

    As it turns out, I also love my donut pan. It was an impulse purchase, but one that has turned out to be tremendously useful for such a specialized kitchen gadget. Especially on the keto diet, when conventional donuts are off limits, being able to make my own keto donuts is priceless.

    I have a lot of fun creating interesting donut recipes, like sugar-free maple bacon donuts or my Girl Scout-inspired Samoa Donuts.

    You might be surprised to learn that this chocolate peanut butter donut recipe is one of the first I ever created, way back in July 2011. I recently gave it an update and it’s even better than ever!

    Two Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts on a white plate beside a cup of coffee.

    Ingredients

    For this keto donut recipe, you will need:

    • Almond Flour – See FAQ section for nut-free alternatives
    • Swerve Sweetener – granular and powdered
    • Cocoa Powder
    • Protein Powder – whey protein or egg white protein
    • Baking Powder
    • Eggs
    • Water
    • Butter
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Peanut Butter – creamy, all natural
    • Heavy Whipping Cream
    Four images showing how to make Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts.

    How to make chocolate peanut butter donuts

    1. Whisk the dry ingredients: This are easy almond flour donuts and the batter comes together quickly.
    2. Stir in the wet ingredients: If your batter is overly thick after you’ve added everything, use some additional water to thin it out. It should be scoopable, but not pourable.
    3. Spoon into the donut pan: If your donut pan has less than 10 wells, you will need to work in batches. Additionally, there is no standard size for donut pans so you may get more or fewer donuts.
    4. Bake until firm to the touch: Touch the tops of the donuts and take them out when they feel firm, without too much give underneath.
    5. Let cool in the pan: But don’t leave them there too long, as they can start to stick again. About 30 to 45 minutes should suffice.
    6. Melt the peanut butter and butter: I do this in a glass bowl in the microwave but you can use a pan on the stove. Just keep the heat super low!
    7. Whisk in sweetener, cream, and vanilla: Depending on your peanut butter, your glaze might be thick. You can thin it out with some water for a glaze consistency.
    8. Dip the donuts: I like to dip the tops of the donuts for that drippy look but you can also spread it on with a knife.
    9. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts: The finishing touch!
    A keto chocolate donut with peanut butter glaze on a white plate.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    I am allergic to almonds, how can I make these nut-free?

    Easy, my friends! Use sunflower seed flour in place of the almond flour. It’s essentially a 1:1 replacement.

    What about using almond butter instead of peanut butter?

    Absolutely, that should work well. Just make sure to stir any oils in before measuring it out for the glaze.

    Can you make these dairy-free?

    Yes, you can. Try using coconut oil in the donuts and the glaze, and replace the whipping cream with coconut cream. Then use egg white protein powder in place of the whey protein.

    Can you use a different sweetener?

    The donuts should be fine with any granular sweetener but the glaze really needs a powdered (confectioners) style for proper consistency.

    What kind of donut pan do you have?

    I love my USA Pan Donut Pan. It only has 6 wells so I have to work in batches, but it’s non-stick, non-toxic, and extremely durable. It’s lasted me far better than any other donut pan.

    Do you have to use the protein powder?

    I have talked extensively about the importance of protein powder for keto baking. In the absence of gluten, it helps keto baked goods rise properly and hold their shape. Although it may seem expensive, a canister or bag of protein powder will last you months and you will see a marked improvement in your keto recipes.

    Liquid egg whites are not a good replacement for protein powder as they will throw off the wet/dry ratio in the recipe.

    How do you store Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts?

    Store the donuts in a covered container on the counter for up to 3 days and in the fridge for a week. They can also be frozen, tightly wrapped, for up to two months.

    A chocolate peanut butter donut on a white plate with a bite taken out of it.

    More delicious keto donut recipes

    • Keto Cinnamon Donuts
    • Mint Chip Donuts
    • Keto Apple Cider Donut Bites
    • Lemon Poppyseed Donuts
    • Boston Cream Donuts
    • Instant Pot Donuts
    • Blueberry Cake Donuts
    A stack of Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts on a white cupcake stand, with a bite taken out of the top one.

    Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts

    Tender keto chocolate donuts with a sweet sugar-free peanut butter glaze. These chocolate peanut butter donuts are an easy and fun breakfast treat!
    4.41 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Snack
    Keyword: keto chocolate peanut butter donuts
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 10 donuts
    Calories: 285kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 donut pan

    Ingredients

    Donuts

    • 1 ¾ cups almond flour
    • 6 tablespoon Swerve Granular
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • 3 tablespoon unflavored whey protein powder (or egg white protein powder)
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 3 large eggs room temperature
    • 6 tablespoon butter melted
    • ⅓ cup water
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Glaze

    • ¼ cup creamy natural peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 3 tablespoons powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream room temperature
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water to thin as needed
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped peanuts for decorating

    Instructions

    Donuts

    • Preheat the oven to 325F and grease 10 wells of a 12 well donut pan. If you have a smaller pan, you may need to work in batches.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Add the eggs, butter, water, and vanilla extract and stir until well combined. If your batter is overly thick, add a little more water, a few teaspoons at a time. It should be scoopable but not pourable.
    • Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan, filling the wells about three quarters full. Bake 18 to 23 minutes, or until set and firm to the touch.
    • Remove and let cool completely in the pan before flipping out onto a wire rack.

    Glaze

    • In a microwave safe bowl, melt the peanut butter and butter on high in 30 second increments, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, you can melt them carefully in a small saucepan over very low heat.
    • Whisk in the sweetener, whipping cream, and vanilla. If the glaze is very thick, whisk in the water a few teaspoons at a time until a dippable consistency is achieved.
    • Working quickly, dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze and place on a baking rack to set. If the glaze thickens up too quickly, you also spread it onto the donuts.
    • Sprinkle with the chopped peanuts and let set, about 20 minutes.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts
    Amount Per Serving (1 donut)
    Calories 285 Calories from Fat 223
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 24.8g38%
    Carbohydrates 7.6g3%
    Fiber 3.3g13%
    Protein 9.4g19%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Nancy Tufte says

      March 14, 2023 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE these donuts!! Came out perfect!!

      Reply
    2. Mary wilson says

      March 06, 2023 at 7:10 pm

      what brand of whey protien do you use? I’m a type 2 diabetic, so something with no sugar and no carbs, if possible. it’s all so confusing. thank you

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 07, 2023 at 2:40 pm

        This is my favorite: https://amzn.to/3mwnC3p

        Reply
      • Nancy Tufte says

        March 14, 2023 at 8:17 pm

        I use egg white powder, worked great

        Reply
    3. julie says

      February 14, 2023 at 6:49 pm

      2 stars
      came out nice and moist tasted horrid I still have a weird feeling/taste the doughnut itself had no real flavor and no sweetness at all. will keep looking….

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 14, 2023 at 9:40 pm

        What sweetener did you use?

        Reply
    4. Sue says

      January 07, 2023 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      these are so yummy!!!!

      Reply
    5. Lydia says

      August 20, 2022 at 6:12 pm

      I’m going to have to make these again. They looked great so I took them out of the oven, but they were very delicate and fell apart easily. I didn’t have whey protein powder, so I used collagen powder. Perhaps I should leave them in the oven a couple minutes longer. They taste great. I just ate the cake crumbs with icing this time.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 21, 2022 at 6:58 am

        It was the collagen protein… you can’t replace whey or egg white protein with collagen, it doesn’t have the same affect.

        Reply
    6. Sara Welch says

      June 01, 2022 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter and this was no exception! Easily, the best way to start my day; hands down delicious!

      Reply
    7. Allyssa says

      June 01, 2022 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make donuts recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again!

      Reply
    8. Bird says

      September 18, 2020 at 8:37 pm

      My macro calculation method requires me to count grams of protein–any chance you know the protein in one serving?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 21, 2020 at 2:19 pm

        This is a very old recipe and I no longer have that info but you can enter all the ingredients into MyFitness Pal.

        Reply
    9. Stacie says

      January 05, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      What can be substituted for the coconut oil? I am allergic to coconut (as well as pecans).

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 05, 2017 at 1:33 pm

        Any oil you wish.

        Reply
    10. Brandi says

      July 21, 2014 at 11:38 pm

      I just pulled these out of the oven and couldn’t wait to try them. I had to make a couple of modifications due to a lack of ingredients. First, I used almond flour because I cannot get peanut flour in my area. Second, I used heavy cream instead of the almond milk. Third, I did not have any stevia extract, so I just used more Splenda. Last, I used a muffin tin as I do not have a donut pan.
      The muffins turned out well. They are a little grainy in texture, I think due to the almond flour and not adding water with the heavy cream.
      The taste, though, is wonderful. Very chocolaty and great with a cup of coffee. Now I just need to find a good low-carb substitute for milk….
      Thank you so much for sharing your recipes. I will definitely be making these on a regular basis.

      Reply
    11. Brandi says

      July 21, 2014 at 11:35 pm

      I just pulled these out of the oven and couldn’t wait to try them. I had to make a couple of modifications due to a lack of ingredients. First, I used almond flour because I cannot get peanut flour in my area. Second, I used heavy cream instead of the almond milk. Third, I did not have any stevia extract, so I just used more Splenda. Last, I used a muffin as I do not have a donut pan.
      The muffins turned out well. They are a little grainy in texture, I think due to the almond flour and not adding water with the heavy cream.
      The taste, though, is wonderful. Very chocolaty and great with a cup of coffee. Now I just need to find a good low-carb substitute for milk….
      Thank you so much for sharing your recipes. I will definitely be making these on a regular basis.

      Reply
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