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September 29, 2016

Apple Cider Donut Bites

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Keto apple cider donut bites are a delicious fall treat. Thought apple cider donuts were a thing of the past on your healthy diet? These low carb, grain-free donut bites will change your mind!

Low Carb Apple Cider Donut Bites. Grain-free Sugar-Free recipe

Seriously, who doesn’t love apple cider donuts? But they aren’t exactly low carb and healthy. Now with these keto apple cider donut bites, you can enjoy all the same great flavor in a healthy mini muffin!

I actually have a theory about pick-you-own apple orchards. I love them and I love going apple picking, but these places are the devil for poor low carbers such as myself. They are the snake in the Garden of Eden, tempting you not with apples but with apple cider donuts.

There’s one place in particular that springs to mind as I write this, a place on the North Shore of Massachusetts, not far from Boston. It was a fabulous place, with all the fall themed goodies you could possibly want. Apples, pumpkins, gourds of all kinds, mums in gorgeous browns and oranges, a wonderful farm stand, a petting zoo, and of course miles of orchards with all possible varieties of apples.

It was classic New England autumn entertainment and my kids loved going there. But every time we stepped out of the car after arriving, it hit me. That warm cinnamon-y smell of apple cider donuts. I swear they piped it into the parking lot to lure poor suckers into the store. See, they are the devil!

Keto Apple Cider Donuts

These little donut bites are dipped in butter and rolled in cinnamon "sugar". Low carb, grain-free and sugar-free!

It was torture for this low carb diabetic gal and it was very hard to resist temptation. I confess we usually bought some for the kids and I had a bite (or two). They were really really good but really really not good for me. The fact that I could escape relatively unscathed was testament to my belief in the goodness of the low carb diet.

Keto Apple Cider Donut Inspiration

For ages now, I’ve always wanted to find a way to make a decent low carb approximation of apple cider donuts. But as apple cider is not at all low carb, I wasn’t quite sure how. I am really good at what I do but I can’t magically remove the carbs from apple cider. I can, however, mess around with apple extract and apple cider vinegar to try to get that same tangy apple flavour.

Dipped in butter and dredged in cinnamon, these low carb apple cider donut bites are sure to please.

I saw these Apple Cider Donut Muffins on Baked By Rachel and they were so pretty, I decided to give it a go. I made mine in miniature so that they were more like apple cider donut holes.

I have to say, they worked far better than I had anticipated. I felt like the apple cider flavour was just about perfect, a slight sweetness with a bit of a tang. And dipping them in melted butter and rolling in cinnamon “sugar” made them taste like the real thing.

They are a little lumpier than Rachel’s beautifully rounded muffins, but such is the nature of the beast when working with almond flour. For something that satisfies the apple cider donut craving like these do, I will take lumpy donut holes any day!

Low Carb Keto Apple Cider Donut Bites

 

 

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These little donut bites are dipped in butter and rolled in cinnamon "sugar". Low carb, grain-free and sugar-free!
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Apple Cider Donut Bites
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Thought apple cider donuts were a thing of the past on your healthy diet? These low carb, grain-free donut bites will change your mind!

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 164 kcal
Ingredients
Donut Bites:
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup Swerve Sweetener
  • 1/4 cup unflavoured whey protein powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp apple extract
Coating:
  • 1/4 cup Swerve Sweetener
  • 1 to 2 tsp cinnamon depending on how cinnamon-y you like it!
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325F and grease a mini muffin pan very well (Use a 24 cavity mini muffin pan).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk in eggs, water, butter, apple cider vinegar, and apple extract until well combined.
  3. Divide the mixture among the wells of the prepared mini muffin pan (you may need to work in batches if your muffin pan only has 12 cavities). Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until muffins are firm to the touch. Remove and let cool 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the sweetener and cinnamon. Dip each donut bite into the melted butter, coating completely. Then roll each donut bite into the cinnamon/sweetener mixture.
Recipe Notes

Serves 12.

Food energy: 164kcal Total fat: 13.71g Calories from fat: 123 Cholesterol: 42mg Carbohydrate: 4.81g Total dietary fiber: 2.23g Protein: 6.52g Erythritol: 15g

Nutrition Facts
Apple Cider Donut Bites
Amount Per Serving (2 bites)
Calories 164 Calories from Fat 123
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.71g21%
Cholesterol 42mg14%
Carbohydrates 4.81g2%
Fiber 2.23g9%
Protein 6.52g13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Lena says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:10 am

    Yes, I’m so excited. This is the HARDEST part of the season for me, especially living in Connecticut ten minutes from the local pick-your-won orchard.

    Reply
    • Bronwen says

      November 14, 2020 at 12:48 am

      4 stars
      Nice recipe but I’m having issues tasting any apple, even though I’ve used Apple Cider Vinegar and upped the apple extract as advised.
      I’ve been using Vanilla Whey Powder so unsure if it’s taking the taste away? Your thoughts??

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 14, 2020 at 2:15 pm

        It’s definitely the protein powder…. they tend to have quite an overwhelming vanilla flavor.

        Reply
  2. Madi says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:12 am

    Oh …. Oh my. I’m only missing one ingredient. This just got added to my weekend to-do list.

    Reply
  3. Sally says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:39 am

    Can anything be used in place of apple extract? Have all of the other ingredients on hand and not sure if local stores carry this extract.
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 29, 2016 at 8:00 am

      I suppose you could use vanilla but it won’t have the same apple cider flavour!

      Reply
      • Carrie says

        September 29, 2016 at 10:16 am

        I’ve seen another low carb recipe for apple crumb cake that uses apple tea. I don’t have the extract either and was thinking about using strong apple tea in place of the water.

        Reply
        • Carolyn says

          September 29, 2016 at 1:06 pm

          You could certainly try that!

          Reply
        • Kiffie says

          October 4, 2017 at 1:49 pm

          I used half vanilla and half maple extracts since I don’t have apple. It was still delicious!

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            October 4, 2017 at 4:02 pm

            Sounds good to me.

    • Eugenia says

      September 29, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Lorann Oils makes it. Sometimes you can find small (1 dram) bottles of it at places like Michaels or AC Moore or other craft shops in the cake and candy making aisle. Can get it from the company directly online too.

      Reply
      • patti says

        March 1, 2017 at 12:40 pm

        We found it at Michael’s where we live.

        Reply
    • Sally says

      September 29, 2016 at 10:27 am

      Thanks for the answer and suggestions of where I can get the apple extract.

      Reply
    • Cynthia D Javernick says

      October 23, 2016 at 11:04 am

      Order it on Amazon! I got it there!

      Reply
    • Susan says

      October 1, 2017 at 6:43 pm

      While making this, I realized I have never owned apple extract. So I decided to use an extra splash of vinegar and some apple pie spice. I think it tasted like apple!

      Reply
      • Kyme Morris says

        November 10, 2020 at 4:57 pm

        How much apple pie spice did you use?

        Reply
  4. Christy says

    September 29, 2016 at 8:59 am

    I don’t have a mini muffin pan. Could I roll these in a ball and put them on a small baking dish? Or put them in a mini donut maker? Thank you

    Reply
    • Deborah says

      September 29, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      Christy, getting a set of the small silicone liners is worth it….lot of uses for them and they are cheap and take up no cabinet space stacked. These little ones stand up well on their own on top of a sheet pan.

      I also recently invested in an inexpensive electric “donut hole” maker ($15) from Amazon, and LOVE it. Less mess, cooks fast, donut holes are ROUND. Great if you don’t have a big family and want to knock out a half recipe for you and your +1.

      Carolyn, these look WONDERFUL. On my to-do list for tonight. What a creative way to get that snappy apple flavor. Thanks!

      Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 29, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      I’d go with the donut maker…the batter is too thin for rolling, it was spread and you’d have a mess on your hands.

      Reply
  5. Cheri says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:24 am

    Is the nutritional value per donut or for the entire batch?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 29, 2016 at 1:03 pm

      Per serving which is two donut bites.

      Reply
  6. Debbie says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:30 am

    If I use reg muffin pan, how long in oven?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 29, 2016 at 1:06 pm

      Not entirely sure but closer to 25 minutes.

      Reply
  7. Marge says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:45 am

    You must be talking about the apple cider donuts at Russell’s Orchard in Ipswich. They’re the gold standard of apple cider donuts. Need to give your recipe a try. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 29, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      That one is good, for sure, but I was actually talking about a place in Peabody: Brooksby Farm. I’ve been to Russell’s and they are fab but Brooksby was close to my house in Wakefield and they really did pipe the smell of those dang donuts into the parking lot. It was so strong, I know it was on purpose! Made me weak in the knees…

      Reply
  8. Marge says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:45 am

    You must be talking about the apple cider donuts at Russell’s Orchard in Ipswich. They’re the gold standard of apple cider donuts. Need to give your recipe a try. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Cynthia D Javernick says

      October 2, 2016 at 7:52 am

      I live in Salem, MA! Russell’s is amazing.

      Reply
  9. Pam says

    September 29, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    I just took a batch of these out of the oven, had one warm with a cup of coffee to celebrate National Coffee day.
    Side note, I didn’t have Apple extract use walnut instead let’s just say hard to eat just one. I saw Portland beat out Seattle as the best place for coffee, have to say there are some great Rosters in your area.

    Reply
  10. jaebea says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    Is the vinegar for the apple taste or for intwraction with the baking powder?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 29, 2016 at 5:56 pm

      It’s for the Apple CIDER taste. 🙂

      Reply
  11. [email protected] a Dash of Cinnamon says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    Ive heard of apple cider donuts before and have heard that people LOVE them. I’ve never had one but these look great and I like the low carb aspect!

    Reply
  12. Robin says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    Alternative to Whey protein? Just use a different protein? Or maybe ground psyllium husk?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 30, 2016 at 7:07 am

      Your best bet is egg white protein: http://amzn.to/2dERIKy

      Reply
  13. Nadine says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    I’ve noticed many of your recipes now use whey protein powder-my daughter and I are allergic to dairy-is there a sub or can it be left out?
    Realllly want to try these!!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 30, 2016 at 7:06 am

      Yes, you can use egg white protein. It works just as well: http://amzn.to/2dERIKy

      Reply
  14. Sarah G says

    September 30, 2016 at 12:17 am

    This brings a big smile to my face. Doughnuts are my weakness.

    Reply
  15. Guinan says

    September 30, 2016 at 4:33 am

    Can’t find apple extract but I do have some sugar free apple syrup (for making lemonade). Might work if I mix it with the water to make up the required amount of water. What do you think?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 30, 2016 at 7:03 am

      I say it’s worth a shot!

      Reply
  16. Diana says

    October 2, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    Carolyn .. In your recipes that call for unflavored whey powder – can vanilla be subbed in most cases without much damage to the flavor? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ronda Greer says

      October 7, 2018 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      I used vanilla pea protein powder and they turned out fabulous.

      Reply
  17. Missy says

    October 5, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    I fixed these today and they are quite good! Definitely helps when you’re craving something sweet! Next time I fix them, I may have to add a few pecans…..I’m southern and we pretty much put pecans in everything. Thank you for the wonderful recipes. 🙂

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      October 5, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      I must be Southern too, then because pecans = heaven to me.

      Reply
  18. Jessica says

    October 6, 2016 at 10:42 am

    These look like the perfect addition to weekend brunch!

    Reply
  19. Maya | Wholesome Yum says

    October 7, 2016 at 10:50 am

    Thanks for this healthy alternative! Can’t wait to enjoy donut bites again!

    Reply
  20. Melanie says

    October 11, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    I can’t wait to try these! These look marvelous. Also, apple cider flavored herbal tea with a bit of apple extract, sweetener, and citric acid makes an almost exact replica of spiced apple cider. Sometimes I steep it with a few cloves and some shaved orange rind and it’s like the real thing.

    Reply
  21. Bob says

    October 12, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    could you use apple cider instead of the vinegar/extract? and if so, would you use the same amount? That amount of apple cider has very few carbs.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      October 12, 2016 at 10:00 pm

      Well, but you’d need to replace the water with apple cider too. The water/vinegar/extract is what is replacing cider here.

      Reply
  22. Suzanne O says

    October 16, 2016 at 10:56 am

    Wow! Just made these and they were AWESOME! I admit I made full size muffins and subbed Jay Robb vanilla protein powder, since that’s what I had on hand. I have a conference in the morning, with “breakfast provided”. We all know that means doughnuts and fruit. I’ll be taking one of these to enjoy instead.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      October 16, 2016 at 11:20 am

      Yay, so glad you like them!

      Reply
  23. Bob says

    October 21, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    I made these today and made a couple changes. I took 1 cup of regular apple cider and boiled it down to 1/2 cup. I used what I needed to replace the water, extract and vinegar. It did add appox 1 additional carb per bite, but oh my gosh they were soooo good.

    Reply
    • Bob says

      October 21, 2016 at 7:08 pm

      PS: very little effect on my blood sugar

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 22, 2016 at 7:31 am

        Nice work!

        Reply
  24. Michelle L. says

    October 22, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    Carolyn, Do you think I could sub THM Baking Mix for the almond flour? I REALLY want to make these and I don’t have almond flour but I do have THM Baking Mix. I’ve never subbed in any of your recipes, I always make them as written so I thought I would ask you. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      October 22, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      You can but it is dryer so add more fat in there to make sure your end result isn’t as dry.

      Reply
  25. Karen says

    November 12, 2016 at 8:11 am

    One word. REDICULOUS, I had to walk away, serious yum!

    Reply
  26. Sharon says

    January 13, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    I actually work at one of those close to Boston, New England pick-your-own orchards and these donuts really are the end all, be all of my fall. I can’t wait to give this a try!!!!

    Reply
  27. Christine M says

    January 16, 2017 at 10:08 am

    I used THM gentle sweet instead of swerve, and almond extract because I had no apple extract, and wow these are great donuts! I also skipped the rolling in sugar. You are one of the few LC bloggers I have found in my 3 years of THM whose recipes always turn out great.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      January 16, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      I am so glad to hear that!

      Reply
  28. Meaghan lewis says

    February 1, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    Any replacement for the Apple cider vinegar? Regular vinegar?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      February 1, 2017 at 10:30 pm

      No, you really need the ACV to get the right flavour. I suppose you could skip it altogether but it won’t be the same.

      Reply
  29. patti says

    March 1, 2017 at 11:03 am

    Very nice! Our family really enjoyed the testure of the bites!

    Reply
  30. Deb says

    March 16, 2017 at 8:36 am

    THM E? I substituted vanilla and maple flavorings for the apple flavoring. These didn’t have a strong apple taste, so I might try the boiled down acv mentioned above in place of water and see what happens.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      March 16, 2017 at 9:47 am

      S recipe.

      Reply
  31. Lisa says

    April 15, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    I just pulled these out of the oven and couldn’t wait for them to cool completely! They are so good! I was a little put off by how much I spent on the flavoring extract, but they are worth it for sure!! I’m going to order more of the extract now! Thank you! Happy Easter

    Reply
  32. Angela says

    May 31, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    What whey protein do you recommend?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      May 31, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      This is one of my faves: http://amzn.to/2so5CGK

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        March 7, 2018 at 6:51 pm

        Is it possible to use Great Lakes Collagen powder in place of whey protein powder?

        Reply
        • Carolyn says

          March 7, 2018 at 8:45 pm

          No, much to gummy.

          Reply
  33. Karen says

    June 1, 2017 at 8:45 am

    Been trying to make these since last fall – during ‘apple’ season. (Food is somewhat theme-y – amirite? Pumpkin and apples in the fall. Peppermint and Gingerbread at Christmas time.) ANYway, even tho’ it’s way past the ‘correct’ season for these, made them last weekend. I have no reference to apple cider donuts (never had one — but truly have never met a donut I didn’t like!) and they sounded so unusual to me. As with ALL your recipes, these are wonderful. The perfect little bite with a cup of coffee or tea (or even almond milk). DELISH.

    Reply
  34. Nicole says

    August 26, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    These look great! I will definitely have to try them. For those looking for Apple extract, I found Lorann’s oil apple flavour in twin pack for $3.99 USD on the Michael’s U.S. website. It is also on the Canadian Michaels site as well.

    Reply
  35. Jane says

    September 11, 2017 at 10:00 am

    I just bought a donut hole maker at the Salvation Army store for $3.99 and would love to use it as a local bakery makes apple cider donut holes that are delicious. I suspect this will make a batter that is too thin to use in the donut hole maker. Has anyone tried this technique?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 11, 2017 at 4:42 pm

      The batter’s actually pretty thick. I think it might work.

      Reply
  36. Lindsey says

    September 28, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    Do I have to use a doughnut maker? Or a doughnut pan….can I use a baking sheet?? Or muffin pan?? GRRRR. I just want to make something with what I friggen have!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 28, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      If you read the recipe you will see…It’s made in a mini muffin tin. I do not own a doughnut maker, although I do have a donut pan.

      Reply
  37. Integra says

    September 30, 2017 at 6:12 am

    Oh how I love the orchard you mentioned! Those apple cider donuts are such a waekness! I can’t wait to try these out :).

    Reply
  38. Jen says

    October 5, 2017 at 11:43 pm

    Could you use collagen protein instead of whey? Or would that maybe effect the texture? Just curious because that’s what I have on hand.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      October 6, 2017 at 8:44 am

      I definitely don’t recommend that and I would simply skip the protein powder. every time I have attempted using collagen, it becomes gummy and doesn’t rise nearly as well.

      Reply
  39. Deborah Smith says

    January 1, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    Carolyn, your recipes continue to thrill my family – thank you for all you do!!!
    Whey Protein Powder – can I use Whey Protein Isolate? Will it affect texture/flavor? REALLY want to make these today for the kids New Year’s treat (ordered everything via your links but missed one item I guess!) but I only have Quest protein powder and whey isolate on hand…..

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      January 1, 2018 at 5:12 pm

      It should work for these.

      Reply
  40. Leide Galhardo says

    February 7, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    5 stars
    Carolyn, Can anything be used in place of almond flour? I just wanted to try another lowcarb flour if it is possible. Thank you for sharing amaizings recipes.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      February 7, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      Sunflower seed flour.

      Reply
      • Leide Galhardo says

        February 8, 2018 at 3:09 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
  41. Laura says

    February 18, 2018 at 7:55 pm

    Carolyn,
    I just received your cookbook and it is beautiful. I have found so many recipes I want to make. Would you please tell me what brand of apple and banana extracts you use and where they may be found? Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      February 19, 2018 at 7:56 am

      I like the ones from Olive Nation. I get mine on Amazon http://amzn.to/2Ffv7lB

      Reply
  42. Carol says

    February 22, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    very sad.. I find great recipes then discover it uses almond flour. I cant eat almond flour because it really messes with my belly. I need to find someone who uses only coconut flour.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      February 23, 2018 at 6:55 am

      No you don’t, you need to try sunflower seed flour! 🙂 But you should also search my blog for coconut flour recipes as I have MANY of those. My very popular chocolate donuts are all coconut flour, as are my classic chocolate cupcakes.

      Reply
  43. Cecily says

    March 27, 2018 at 7:59 am

    5 stars
    Aloha Carolyn,

    I’m so sensitive to Dairy I’m concerned about using this whey powder. Think I could get away with powdered egg whites? Or perhaps the gelatin like you used in your ginger cookies which by the way where to “live” for! I’m a natural foods chef, and if I had a website I would have chosen a name like yours because that’s what I do all day is dream about food and dream up keto recipes. I’ve been keto for 2 years and absolutely love eating this way and continue to learn more and more and more about how to feed my body so that I will age gracefully. Just even three months ago my doctor diagnosed me with being pre-diabetic which was very confusing since I’ve been eating keto for 2 years but I did two rounds of the 5 day fast mimicking process, and no longer show being pre-diabetic! So many intertwining processes within the body that work together… A lot of it has to do with the quality of oils one is eating. I am strictly on avocado, a little coconut and a little raw high-quality olive oil. I make the ginger cookies with avocado oil and they are fantastic). There are so many complicated intertwining systems within the body that work together… the amount of inflammation that one has in the body also makes a big difference and that’s my primary target right now to be working on.

    You’re the first website I send my friends to who inquire about eating ketogenicly! Every single thing I’ve tried of yours husband fantastic!

    In Joy,
    Cecily

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    • Carolyn says

      March 27, 2018 at 8:37 am

      Don’t use gelatin, it makes them gummy. But yes…you can use egg white protein powder.

      Reply
  44. Jessica says

    August 27, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    what is the purpose of the water? and instead, do you think you could use sparkling apple cider and eliminate the water and apple extract? also thinking of cutting the almond flour by a 1/2 cup and adding a 1/2 cup coconut flour. May need a little extra liquid or egg I imagine. Thoughts on those two ideas?

    Reply
  45. debbie says

    August 27, 2018 at 5:08 pm

    I have two of your awesome cookbooks. Every single recipe I’ve tried so far is wonderful. I love the layout and the pics in the back for easy selection.

    Just received the apple extract you recommend for this apple cider donut recipe. The extract tastes and smells terrible. Is it supposed to be like this? I really hate to try this recipe and ruin all these ingredients if I have a bad bottle. I placed a few drops in about 12 oz of water with a little mint and stevia to taste it and it has left a lingering terrible taste in my mouth. Should I return it or will it work? I could not find another manufacturer and I am craving these donuts!! Thanks.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 27, 2018 at 6:04 pm

      Oh boy I wish I could tell you! I wish we could compare my apple extract and yours. I just went and smelled mine…it doesn’t exactly smell like apples in the bottle, it almost smells more like coconut extract. Which is weird. But in the recipes, it definitely tastes like apple.

      Reply
  46. Mallory Lanz says

    August 31, 2018 at 3:43 pm

    5 stars
    Apple Cider Donuts are my favorite. One of my family’s fall traditions

    Reply
  47. Sabrina says

    September 1, 2018 at 10:18 am

    These are a must get everytime we go pick apples but so happy I can make them at home now! They are such a fun way to welcome fall!

    Reply
  48. Julie Blanner says

    September 1, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    I love the texture of these!

    Reply
  49. Nikolina says

    September 8, 2018 at 8:44 am

    I don’t use protein powders, can I put something else? Different flour, psyllium, or add baking soda?

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    • Carolyn says

      September 8, 2018 at 8:57 am

      None of those will work. Let me explain WHY you use protein powder… gluten is a protein and in its absence, another dry protein helps the baked goods rise and hold their shape, without being gummy and wet. I urge you to try it. It barely adds any more than 1g of protein to each serving. You can use whey or egg white protein.

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  50. amy achenbach says

    September 10, 2018 at 7:51 am

    5 stars
    They’re outstanding. I used my strawberry protein powder and subbed 1.5 tbsp of almond extract because i couldn’t find apple cider extract. I used 1.5 tbsp NOT 1.5 tsp of the extract. Honestly they’re probably my favorite keto dessert I’ve ever made and I’ve been keto for almost 4 years

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  51. Jessica says

    October 1, 2018 at 9:24 am

    So 10 carbs for 2 bites? Just checking. Thanks!

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    • Carolyn says

      October 1, 2018 at 12:52 pm

      No… the serving size is two bites and it’s 4.8g per serving. So less than 5g per 2 bites.

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  52. Jessica says

    October 1, 2018 at 11:06 am

    Can I substitute coconut flour for almond flour?

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    • Carolyn says

      October 1, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Not in this recipe, sorry.

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  53. Steph says

    February 18, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    These donuts were incredible! And I love that they are low carb!

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  54. Pam Dana says

    February 18, 2019 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    These were straight perfection!

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  55. Sommer says

    February 18, 2019 at 6:43 pm

    5 stars
    These are crazy delicious!

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  56. Anna McNamara says

    February 18, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    5 stars
    Bookmarking for later. I am always looking for yummy ways to use protein powder like this. SO smart!!!

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  57. Kristyn says

    February 18, 2019 at 11:27 pm

    5 stars
    Healthy donuts?? Sign me up! These look perfect & seem so delicious!! I will definitely have to give them a try! Thanks for sharing!

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  58. Anita Steveson says

    February 24, 2019 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    Just tried these and my husband likes them.
    What is the best way to store them so I can control the amount he eats at one time lol

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    • Carolyn says

      February 24, 2019 at 12:54 pm

      If you think they will be around longer than a few days, I would keep them in the fridge in a covered container.

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  59. Carol V says

    September 6, 2019 at 10:05 pm

    The taste of these are great! But I don’t know what I am doing wrong. They stuck to the pan even though I sprayed them well, and they were very crumbly. I tried twice with the same results. When we were in Tennessee, I had no problems with any of your yummy recipes, but now being back in Canada, I have nothing but trouble. I wonder if the elevation difference would mess up the recipe? Any ideas? I miss making your recipes.

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    • Carolyn says

      September 7, 2019 at 7:21 am

      At what elevation do you live? Because yes, elevation affects all baking, even keto. And if they are crumbly, then your batter has a problem. What almond flour are you using?

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      • Carol V says

        October 25, 2019 at 5:39 pm

        4 stars
        Sorry Carolyn, I missed your reply. We live in Alberta, Canada and are at 3445 ft. The almond flour I used was Bob’s Red Mill(?) supervise flour. Thanks.

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        • Carolyn says

          October 25, 2019 at 9:16 pm

          The batter should not be crumbly so I don’t know why that’s happening. Clearly something went wrong there. It’s not going to be pourable but it should be soft and scoopable.

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  60. JennF says

    September 8, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic recipe. I substituted very strong apple cinnamon tea for the extract because I looked in every store in my city but couldn’t find it & I didn’t want to wait for shipping if I ordered online. I also used vanilla protein powder because its what I had. They turned out GREAT! I love the texture – not nearly as crumbly as many keto baked goods. Perfect for my fall mood, even though its almost 100 degrees outside still.

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    • Carolyn says

      September 8, 2019 at 1:32 pm

      That’s SUCH a great idea!

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  61. Karen says

    September 13, 2019 at 6:25 am

    Hi Carolyn,
    Do you use the apple extract linked in the recipe? The reviews on Amazon are so mixed I’m hesitant to buy it. Appreciate hearing what you think of it or if you recommend a different brand.
    Thanks!
    Karen

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    • Carolyn says

      September 13, 2019 at 8:05 am

      Yes, I use a lot of the flavourings from Olive Nation. I don’t have a problem with it at all. But there are plenty of other kinds, if you prefer.

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  62. Beth says

    September 28, 2019 at 4:23 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this recipe twice. The first time I didn’t have unflavored protein powder so I used some vanilla I had (that I don’t particularly like) and it was a little strange — but still pretty good! Just made them again for the second time and used collagen peptides for the unflavored protein powder and they came out better. I also learned I needed to fill each cup a little more and bake a little more than I had the first time. They sort of fell apart the first time. Second time they were pretty perfect. I used a pastry brush to apply the melted butter, rather than dipping, and then just sprinkled on the “sugar” and cinnamon. Thank you for the recipes!! I follow you on instagram and I’m sure you are my most tagged person.

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  63. Suzanne says

    September 29, 2019 at 1:49 pm

    Carolyn,
    OMGoodness!! Made these today & first time I made a Keto recipe that DIDN’T taste like spongy whipped eggs!! Excellent😋
    I used LorAnn Apple flavor oil (1/8tsp) from Michaels, French Vanilla Designer Whey Protein & added 1/4 c chopped pecans. The only problem is only eating 2!!
    Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
    Suzanne

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    • Carolyn says

      September 29, 2019 at 1:52 pm

      So glad you liked them!

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  64. Diane says

    November 17, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    5 stars
    Carolyn, just like every other of your recipes that I have tried, these are delicious and the perfect texture. The recipe makes 6 perfectly sized muffins, which I made instead of bites because I eat them for my workday breakfast. Of course they had to be baked longer. I didn’t have any apple extract either, so I just used vanilla. I did have some pomegranate raspberry tea and thought why not use that in place of the water? It worked very nicely, the taste was similar to apple. I think the next time I make them I will try using apple pie spice like one person did. Thank you for all these great recipes!

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    • Carolyn says

      November 17, 2019 at 4:16 pm

      Your version sounds delicious!

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  65. Belinda Logie says

    July 10, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    1 star
    I was really looking forward to trying this recipe. Took me a while finding all the suggested ingredients ( about 3 wks) and was completely dissapointed after following all of your instructions to a tee. My suggestion: Give it up and find a better way to express yourself!

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    • Carolyn says

      July 10, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      Really not sure what to say here. I am not sure why you didn’t like them, as you didn’t explain. But your last comment was completely uncalled for and my suggestion to you is: read the other reviews. Clearly I am a well respected recipe creator. If you were more specific, I might have been able to help.

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    • Jo-Anne Crosswell says

      September 4, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      wow how about YOU find a KINDER way way to express YOURSELF!! The error is definitely on YOUR end because these come out INCREDIBLE!

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    • Christine M Gallagher says

      October 10, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      Your rudeness was totally uncalled for!!

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    • Jude says

      January 16, 2021 at 10:12 pm

      Moo.

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  66. AndyJ says

    July 25, 2020 at 9:41 am

    Would this recipe work if you tried to make it as donuts? I’d like to try an apple donut with a caramel glaze. I found a recipe for caramel glaze and wondered if the main part of this would work as donuts. Not sure if it would rise enough.

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    • Carolyn says

      July 25, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      It works in a donut pan.

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  67. Sam says

    August 20, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    5 stars
    These were amazing! My boyfriend absolutely loved them and couldn’t even tell they were keto! My grocery store seemed to have every flavor extract EXCEPT apple so I substituted pumpkin pie extract and for the water I soaked 2 apple cinnamon tea bags in 1/3 cup of hot water for 2-3 minutes. This actually worked out quite well and tasted like apple but not in an over powering way! Will be making these again For the perfect morning treat!

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  68. Jo-Anne Crosswell says

    August 30, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    Hello! Am dying to make this! Can I make it in a cake pan instead? I don’t have any muffin pans at all 🙁

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    • Carolyn says

      August 31, 2020 at 7:55 am

      Honestly never done it that way so yes but I can’t guide you as to timing, etc.

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      • Jo-Anne Crosswell says

        September 4, 2020 at 12:07 pm

        5 stars
        I DID make it in a cake pan and it was SUPER DELISH!! I just baked a little longer. OMG! Tastes just like apples! The non LC moochers here scarfed most of it but I hid a few slices to attack later! I skipped the sugared topping since I wasn’t sure how the cake part would come out but did top off the slices with Whipped Cream and a few chopped pecans. Am making this again today as mini cupcakes and a cream cheese frosting. Thank you so much for this great recipe! I miss fruits so much… especially apples so this was an.excellent yummy treat!!

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  69. Christine says

    September 13, 2020 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    I was so excited to make these. I have loved every one of your recipes that I’ve made so far but these had an odd chemical taste. I used the recommended extract and followed the recipe exactly. I have ordered more apple extract from a different company and will try again. It has to be the extract.

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    • Carolyn says

      September 13, 2020 at 5:17 pm

      So sometimes I find that cinnamon and Swerve together, uncooked, can do that as well. If you have BochaSweet or allulose, you can use that for the exterior coating, and it might lessen that flavour.

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      • Christine says

        September 15, 2020 at 5:18 pm

        5 stars
        Maybe that’s the culprit. I have bochasweet and will try that. I received my new extract so will try again. Thank you!!

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        • Evy says

          December 18, 2020 at 7:55 pm

          That was probably the extract I find that it really depends on the batch. Try Capella brand double apple but only use half a teaspoon for the whole batch. Came out great got it on Amazon. I don’t find a problem with swerve and cinnamon, it’s the most used Keto combination I use for desserts in my house. Good luck! Plus if you looked at so many different variations that the other readers came up with I can’t wait to try theirs as well

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  70. Evy says

    December 18, 2020 at 7:52 pm

    4 stars
    So I have Capella brand double apple which is not exactly extract. It is a little stronger. Got it off of Amazon. So I changed it to a half a teaspoon of that for the batch and it was almost too much. Also I found that I needed half again as much better and half again as much sweetener to completely cover the way you say to in the recipe. I was trying to figure out something easy for Christmas morning for my mostly non-keto crowd. I think I’ll have some of these but then I’m also going to try some of the other versions your readers have done as well!

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