Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts

Name: Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups almond flour; 6 tbsp Swerve Granular; ¼ cup cocoa powder; 3 tbsp unflavored whey protein powder ((or egg white protein powder)); 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ tsp salt; 3 large eggs (room temperature); 6 tbsp butter (melted); ⅓ cup water; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 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

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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

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How to make chocolate peanut butter donuts

Whisk the dry ingredients: This are easy almond flour donuts and the batter comes together quickly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.

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