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    Home » Muffins & Scones » Keto Maple Bacon Donuts

    Published: Aug 31, 2020 · Modified: Jul 5, 2021 by Carolyn

    Keto Maple Bacon Donuts

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    Keto Maple Bacon Donuts are the best of all possible worlds. Delicious low carb baked donuts with a rich sugar-free maple glaze and crispy bacon bits.

    If you love maple flavors, be sure to also try my keto oatmeal recipe!

    Titled image of keto Maple Bacon Donuts on a white plate, over a brown plaid napkin on a white table. A coffee cup and pot are in the background, along with another plate full of donuts

    Behold, the Maple Bacon Donut! A thing of absolute beauty and genius. Of course it’s not my genius, as much as I might wish it was. Maple-frosted donuts with bacon on top have been floating around for quite a while now.

    I believe they started in a commercial bakery somewhere and spread like wildfire to other bakeries and donut chains. And of course, many a blogger has taken a stab at a homemade version, including yours truly.

    I created these keto maple bacon donuts back in 2014 and decided it was time for an update. Now I’ve made them lighter, easier, and even lower in carbs.

    I’d call that a keto breakfast win, wouldn’t you?

    A hand dipping keto donuts into maple glaze

    Easy keto baked donuts

    There are so many great ways to make keto donuts and I have plenty of recipes. A few of the most popular are my Keto Chocolate Donuts, the classic Keto Cinnamon Donuts, and the over-the-top Keto Samoa Donuts.

    Keto donuts are typically baked in a donut pan, rather than yeasted, raised, and fried in oil. The ingredients used in low carb donuts don’t hold together well for frying, so it’s best and easiest to simply bake them in a donut pan. That said, I did once fry some donuts after baking, to get that same delicious flavor. It worked out rather well, actually. You can see the method here in my Fried Coconut Flour Donuts.

    When it comes to making donuts without sugar or flour, you have plenty of options for ingredients. You can make them with coconut flour, almond flour, or a combination of both. I’ve even used hazelnut flour before.

    I like the combination of almond and coconut, as I think it creates a wonderfully fluffy texture, reminiscent of traditional donuts. I also like using my blender to whip the batter and make it lighter and airier. And that’s exactly what I did in these delicious Maple Bacon Donuts.

    A stack of maple bacon donuts on a white table, with one broken open in front.

    How to make Keto Maple Bacon Donuts

    These donuts are fun to make and fun to eat! Let me show you how it’s done.

    1. The first step is to cook the bacon. I like to chop mine before cooking as I find it crisps up more evenly. Do make sure to get the bacon bits nice and crispy, because nobody likes soggy bacon. Then set them aside to cool.
    2. I like to whip up the batter in my high powered blender, to make it lighter, fluffier, and more cohesive. If you don’t have a good strong blender, you can do it in a food processor, or you can simply mix everything in a bowl.
    3. The brown sugar replacement in the donuts gives a richer, deeper maple flavor but you can use all granular Swerve if that’s all you have.
    4. Maple extract is critical because maple syrup is not keto friendly. I really like the maple extract from Frontier Co-op.
    5. You also need a good donut pan. And trust me, friends, not all donut pans are created equal. I have gone through quite a few but my USA Pan Donut Pan is da bomb. So non-stick, my donuts practically fall right out of it. And coated with a non-toxic silicone coating.
    6. Let the donuts cool completely before attempting to dip them, as keto baked goods are always a bit fragile when they are still warm.
    7. The glaze is simply a combination of powdered sweetener, cream, and maple extract. But it can be pretty thick and you want to use a touch of water to thin it out until you can dip your donuts and get a lovely thick coating.
    8. Then sprinkle the tops with some of the delicious crispy bacon and voila! You’re done.

    Ready to dig into these delicious Keto Maple Bacon Donuts?

    A white plate with two keto maple bacon donuts over a plaid napkin

    More delicious Keto Maple Recipes

    • Keto Maple Pecan Scones
    • Keto Maple Walnut Ice Cream
    • Keto Maple Cream Sandwich Cookies
    • Keto Maple Pecan Granola
    • Keto Maple Walnut Blondies
    • Pecan Maple Cream Shortbread Cups
    A white plate with two keto maple bacon donuts over a plaid napkin

    Keto Maple Bacon Donuts

    Keto Maple Bacon Donuts are the best of all possible worlds. Delicious low carb baked donuts with a rich sugar-free maple glaze and crispy bacon bits. Come here, you beautiful keto breakfast!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: maple bacon donuts
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 9 donuts
    Calories: 192kcal

    Ingredients

    Donuts

    • 3 large eggs room temperature
    • ¼ cup Swerve Brown
    • ¼ cup Swerve Granular
    • ¼ cup almond milk room temperature
    • ¼ cup butter, melted but not hot
    • 1 teaspoon maple extract
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • ¼ cup coconut flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Maple Glaze

    • ⅓ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • 2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
    • 1 teaspoon maple extract
    • Water to thin
    • 4 pieces bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 325F and grease a donut pan well. (If your donut pan only holds 6, you will need to work in batches).
    • In a high powered blender or a food processor, combine the eggs, sweeteners, almond milk, butter, and maple extract. Blend until smooth.
    • Add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt and blend until well combined and smooth. Spoon the batter into the wells of the prepared donut pan, filling about ¾ full.
    • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the donuts are golden brown around the edges, and firm to the touch. Remove and let cool in the pan 10 to 20 minutes, then flip out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

    Glaze

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sweetener, whipping cream, and maple extract. Whisk in a teaspoon of water at a time, until it's a dippable consistency.
    • Dip each donut in the glaze and place back on the rack. Sprinkle with the chopped bacon and let set about 30 minutes.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Maple Bacon Donuts
    Amount Per Serving (1 donut)
    Calories 192 Calories from Fat 140
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15.5g24%
    Carbohydrates 5.1g2%
    Fiber 2.5g10%
    Protein 6.6g13%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. katerina @ diethood.com says

      May 09, 2022 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      WOW! These keto donuts were amazing! Thank you sharing!

      Reply
    2. Erin says

      May 09, 2022 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      The maple and bacon flavor is so good! Loved and devoured every bite! Followed the directions exactly.

      Reply
    3. Mariah says

      October 25, 2021 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made this recipe with HUGE success and am such a fan. Question; if I hold off on glazing, how far ahead of time do you recommend these could be made without losing quality? Always trying to have some at the ready this season. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 26, 2021 at 10:50 am

        Probably a few days but if you freeze them, they would be good for a month or two.

        Reply
    4. Elizabeth says

      May 02, 2021 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      I haven’t been able to eat donuts in years!! Thanks for bringing them back into my life! These were delicious!!!

      Reply
    5. Marla says

      January 25, 2021 at 4:05 pm

      Hi Carolyn,
      This is so weird. I used this recipe as it is. But some things don’t line up. It calls for 1/3 c. powdered sweetener for the glaze and yet in the comments immediately following you say 3/4th. No Nutritional values other than the calories up at the top. When I went to the other website she calls for ingredients you do not. I’m making my glaze now and will hope it all works (I’m easily confused). P.S. I used my bacon grease to grease my donut pan and they came right out!

      Reply
      • Marla says

        January 25, 2021 at 4:22 pm

        P.S. I used the 1/3 cup sweetener for the glaze and it was plenty for all 9 donuts! I just ate one and it was as good as I was hoping! Which means tomorrow with coffee it will even be better!

        Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 25, 2021 at 4:52 pm

        Please read the full blog post and you will see it’s an updated recipe. Looking in the comments is not a good way to follow a recipe. Also ALL nutritional info is listed at the bottom of the recipe card. Always.

        Reply
    6. Teresa says

      September 06, 2020 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      I gave these a try today!! Yummy! I actually liked them even more without the glaze. Next time I may try to put the bacon in the donut mix and go without glaze. Thanks for your recipes!

      Reply
    7. Rachel says

      September 03, 2020 at 9:16 am

      I know you explicitly say to use maple extract but can you sub a keto maple syrup instead? I may have to add more because the flavor isn’t as intense but otherwise I have all other ingredients and this recipe is begging to be made today! 🙂

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 03, 2020 at 10:04 am

        Yes, you will need to add a lot more so don’t add any cream and just try to get the right consistency.

        Reply
        • Rachel says

          September 03, 2020 at 12:33 pm

          WOW! I did exactly as you instructed (and also upped the maple syrup to 1T for the donut portion to substitute the maple extract) and these are EXCELLENT! I also only used 2 pieces of maple bacon to top but it was the perfect amount of savory to offset the sweetness of the icing. Your recipes are always so amazing!

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            September 03, 2020 at 1:28 pm

            So glad it worked out!

            Reply
    8. Cat Martin says

      September 01, 2020 at 7:45 am

      5 stars
      I am ABSOLUTELY thrilled that you posted my Pecan Maple Cream Shortbread Cups on your website! You recipes always look delicious and turn out great! Thanks for posting my recipe and I can’t wait to make these doughnuts!!!

      Reply
    9. Amy says

      September 05, 2019 at 6:54 pm

      Hi! Wondering if the stevia extract used is powder or liquid?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 05, 2019 at 8:01 pm

        Liquid

        Reply
    10. Dita MacDonald says

      September 23, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      Great Recipe. Keep up the good work!!!!!

      Reply
      • Bonnie says

        February 15, 2015 at 4:15 am

        Carolyn, the link to your Maple Bacon donuts no longer appears to be working (I keep getting a “sorry, we can’t find this page” error message whenever I click on the link). I really want to print up a copy of this recipe for myself so that I can try it. Is this recipe posted somewhere else online, and if so, where? Please let me know. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Carolyn says

          February 15, 2015 at 9:32 am

          I think SheKnows changed the URLs recently, this happened to another of my recipes. I just googled it and found the new link and will fix my post too http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1041901/low-carb-maple-bacon-donuts

          Reply
          • Bonnie says

            February 15, 2015 at 10:47 pm

            Thank you!

            Reply
    11. Kristina says

      July 11, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      Is that 6 net carbs? Or 6 carbs – 3 fiber for a total of 3 net carbs? That just sounds too good to be true!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 11, 2014 at 1:39 pm

        Net carbs are indeed 3! Honestly, the almond flour base makes for nice, low carb donuts! Keep in mind, though, that I do not count the “carbs” in erythritol because they have little to no affect on my blood sugar and are typically considered ineffective carbs (i.e. net carbs are calculated without them). My software has trouble handling this so I leave them out altogether.

        Reply
    12. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

      May 13, 2014 at 9:17 pm

      Oh my gosh, I’m drooling 🙂 These look amazing!

      Reply
    13. Brooke says

      May 08, 2014 at 10:57 pm

      So yummy!!! The whole family will love this! What do you think about doing mini muffins instead of donuts?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 09, 2014 at 4:18 am

        Sure, muffins would be great!

        Reply
    14. Sarah G says

      May 08, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      I get so excited when you post doughnut recipes! It’s like winning the lottery (not that I know how that feels) but with FOOD!

      Reply
    15. Kelly says

      May 08, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      correction apple fritter donuts, I’m a terrible speller. love your recipes!.

      Reply
    16. Kelly says

      May 08, 2014 at 2:29 pm

      Hi, I really love your recipes! and this recipe looks so good!. I really love dunkin donuts sour cream dounts as well as their apple fitters donuts. Will you please make a low carb/sugar free versions, that would be so great!.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 08, 2014 at 5:31 pm

        I have attempted apple fritters, and it didn’t go so well. But I am NOT going to give up!

        Reply
    17. Christine from Cook the Story says

      May 08, 2014 at 8:09 am

      OK. You win the “make me drool award” for today 😉

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 08, 2014 at 11:28 am

        Thanks, Christine!

        Reply
    18. Beth @ The First Year says

      May 08, 2014 at 7:47 am

      I am all about donuts, so obviously I love this recipe Carolyn!

      Reply
    19. Joshua Hampton says

      May 08, 2014 at 6:28 am

      A low-carb donut with bacon…. My day couldn’t get any better. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
    20. Susan says

      May 08, 2014 at 6:17 am

      Carolyn, There didn’t seem to be a sweetner listed in the frosting, just almond milk, maple flavoring, and bacon? How much sweetener is needed? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 08, 2014 at 7:21 am

        That should read 3/4 cup powdered Swerve. Thanks for the catch, I am having them fix it now.

        Reply

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