We’re calling these our duped keto Dunkin donuts. A simple, old fashioned plain donut (ours are coated with cinnamon sugar because, well, we like sugar coating) that you can whip up in about 30 minutes from start to finish.
We like this donut recipe for two reasons. First off, there is no need to deep fry. These little treats are baked in the oven, so no mess, no added grease. The second thing we love about this recipe is that it bakes up a perfect half dozen, so no need to fill a second pan or do a second bake unless you want to double the recipe.
A few notes about this Low Carb donut Recipe
This recipe is very adaptable. We like to think of them as the keto Dunkin donuts plain version, but you can glaze them, add sugar-free sprinkles, coat them in chocolate, or add anything you want to them to make them extra spectacular.
This donut recipe is:
- Refined sugar-free
- Gluten-free
- Low carb
- Easy & quick to make
- Small batch (half a dozen)
- Freeze exceptionally well!
A Note About Nutmeg
The star flavor in old fashioned donuts is nutmeg.
Nutmeg is a seed and not a nut. Individuals with a tree nut allergy can typically consume seeds without issue.
Freshly ground nutmeg is stronger than pre-ground found in a spice jar. If you use fresh ground nutmeg, reduce the nutmeg in this recipe by 1/4 of a tsp.
Which sweeteners Work best in this recipe?
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We used allulose for the donuts because that is the sweetener that we find gives the best texture and taste to low carb and gluten-free baked goods.
Bocca Sweet will work just as well as allulose in this recipe.
You can use erythritol or monk fruit, but monk fruit will make the donuts dryer, and erythritol will make the donuts a bit harder as they cool.
If you use erythritol, be sure to keep the donuts stored covered at room temerature.
Answers about Sweeteners, Low Carb Baking Tips, and General FAQ
For more detailed information about must-have baking tools and answers about sugar replacements, you can check out these FAQ pages.
We also have a handy sweetener replacement chart you can download for free!
Our FAQ Pages have answers to your biggest low carb baking questions including:
Tips for Baking With Almond Flour
Tips for Baking with Coconut Flour
Guides for Allulose, Monk Fruit, and Erythritol.
Substitutes for Xanthan Gum.
Tips & Tricks to get the Keto Dunkin Donut batter perfect every time
There are a few tips and tricks that go along with any kind of low carb baking. We created an entire post on how to get the best rise and crumb out of your low carb ingredients. For this specific recipe, we added the tips and tricks that we used to create the perfect texture.
- Be sure to sift your dry ingredients.
- Don’t skip the vinegar. It helps to thicken the cream and helps the leavening agents do their job. You cannot taste the vinegar in the final product.
- Don’t skip the xanthan gum! Although the recipe only calls for 1/4 of a teaspoon, the texture is much better with the xanthan gum added. We have an entire post dedicated to why xanthan gum makes low carb baked goods so much better.
- Be sure to use room temperature eggs. If you add melted butter to ice-cold eggs, the butter will seize up and change the donuts’ texture.
- Be sure to whisk your wet ingredients until light and foamy.
- Gently fold your wet ingredients into your dry. Do not over mix. Over mixing will create a heavy texture in your donuts.
Our New Favorite Brand For Low Carb Flours and Sweeteners
If you are looking for a great almond flour that doesn’t clump and tastes great, I highly recommend Besti.
I have tested all their products extensively in my baking, and I am over the moon with the quality of the ingredients. They also make the BEST coconut flour, and their sweeteners are consistent and lovely to bake with.
Extra Baking Tips
- Be sure to grease your pans very very well.
- Use a piping bag to perfectly fill your donut pan. Be sure to fill your donut wells all the way to the top edge of the pan.
- 10 minutes into baking cover the donuts with a piece of tin foil to prevent over-browning.
Storage & Serving suggestions
If you used allulose or bocca sweet as your sugar replacemets you can store your keto dunkin donut treats covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
If you used any type of sugar alcohol, like xylitol, or eryhrtoil, the donuts should be stored covered at room temperture for up to 3 days.
You can also freeze these donuts for up to a month .
It goes without saying that these low carb donuts go smashingly well with a cup of a hot cofffee!
And while you are here, check out our pumpkin spice donut recipe!
Delicious Keto Dunkin Donuts CopyCat Recipe
Ingredients
Donut Batter
- 1 1/4 cup fine ground almond flour
- 1/3 cup granular allulose
- 2 tsp gluten-free baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
- 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/3 cup granular allulose
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Donut Batter
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease and prepare donut pan.
- In a medium-sized bowl, sift almond flour, allulose, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, add the room temperature eggs, vanilla, melted butter, heavy cream, and vinegar and blend until well combined and frothy (2 minutes)
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix only until combined. Do not over-mix.
- Place batter into a large pastry bag with a large opening (no tip required) and pipe batter evenly into the donut pan cavities.
- Give the pan a few gentle taps on the countertop to release any air bubbles and to even out the batter. You can go back with a spoon to level out the batter if you need to.
- Bake for 15 minutes in a 350F oven and then gently place a loose piece of tin foil over the top of the baking pan to prevent over-browning
- Bake for another 5-7 minutes or until the donuts are golden brown and cooked all the way through. Use a toothpick to test doneness.
- Cool the donuts in the pan for at least 30 minutes before removing them. The donuts are quite tender until they have completely cooled and may break if pulled from the pan too early.
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
Place the cinnamon and granular allulose in a flat bottomed pan, or large plate and mix well.- Gently place the donuts in the pile of cinnamon sugar and use a spoon to coat the donuts with the topping
Notes
- Freshly ground nutmeg is stronger than pre-ground found in a spice jar. If you use fresh ground nutmeg, reduce the nutmeg in this recipe by 1/4 of a tsp.
- In this recipe xanthan gum is optional. The donuts turn out fine without it, but the final texture is better if you include it.
- Use room-temperature eggs in this recipe to prevent the melted butter from seizing.
- Be sure to grease your pan very very well.
- Don't skip the tin foil step in the baking instructions. Almond flour will over brown very very quickly and the tin foil will help avoid that problem.
- If your donut pan is on the thin side, or if using a silicone pan place the pan on a cookie sheet before placing it in the oven. This will help over-browning from the bottom.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 267Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 287mgCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 03.5gFiber: 3.5gSugar: 1gProtein: 7g
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs (and sugar alcohols) are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fibre.
