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Ditch the carbs and sugar in traditional donuts and indulge in these cinnamon-sugar keto donuts instead! They’re easy to make and only 1.3 net carbs.

A stack of 4 cinnamon and sugar Keto donuts with a 5th donut leaning against the stack

Watching your sugar intake or following a keto way of eating doesn’t mean you can never enjoy donuts again. Instead, you can indulge in these delicious cinnamon-sugar keto donuts!

Thanks to a few ingredient swaps, these tasty treats are perfectly suited for a low carb diet. There’s no added sugar, so you can dig in without worrying about spiking your blood sugar.

And they’re so simple to make. Just mix the ingredients, pour into a donut pan, and pop them in the oven. Once they’ve baked and cooled, drizzle with melted butter, then top with a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, and low-carb sweetener!

So easy. So delicious. To see for yourself, just whip up a batch and enjoy any time your sweet tooth strikes.

How to make keto donuts

Ready to see how easy it is to make these tasty treats right at home?

Donut ingredients in separate ramekins, as seen from above

Step 1: Spray your donut pan with cooking spray, making sure to spray the middle, then set aside. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

Step 2: Whisk together the wet ingredients until completely smooth.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.

Dry ingredients in a glass bowl with a whisk, as seen from above

Step 4: Transfer the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry mixture and whisk until smooth.

Wet ingredients whisked together in a glass bowl

Step 5: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan.

Donut batter in a donut pan, ready to bake

Step 6: Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing the donuts from the pan.

Step 7: Mix together the granulated brown stevia, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 8: Once the donuts have cooled for another 5 minutes, drizzle them with melted butter and top with the cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweetener mixture.

Twelve cinnamon sugar donuts on a cooling rack, as seen from above

Your low-carb donuts are ready to enjoy! Serve with a cup of coffee for breakfast, treat yourself to an afternoon snack, or indulge your sweet tooth after dinner.

Are donuts keto-friendly?

That depends entirely on the donut and the ingredients used! Traditional donuts, however, are usually made with all-purpose flour and plenty of sugar. Unless a donut is specifically labeled as “keto,” I would be very cautious.

A cinnamon donut from Dunkin Donuts, for example, has 34 grams of carbohydrates and 13 grams of sugar. For anyone following a keto diet, that probably puts you over your daily carb limit.

This recipe, on the other hand, uses low-carb sweetener and almond flour. Thanks to these ingredient swaps, each donut comes out to 1.8 grams of carbohydrates and 0.5 grams of fiber. That’s only 1.3 net carbs per donut!

So, whether you’re keto or just looking for a tasty treat that won’t spike your blood sugar, these low-carb donuts are a great option.

Storage

This recipe is for 12 donuts. I like to make a batch on Sunday so I have them to enjoy throughout the week!

You can store your donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to five days.

Closeup of cinnamon sugar donuts on a cooling rack

Other keto-friendly breakfast recipes

Do you like having a little something sweet in the morning? Even if you’re following a low-carb diet, there are plenty of options for you to enjoy!

Here are a few of my favorite keto breakfast recipes to sweeten your morning:

For more low-carb ways to satisfy your sweet tooth, check out this roundup of my favorite Keto-Friendly Dessert Recipes!

Once you’ve tried this recipe, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

Keto Donuts

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Ditch the carbs and sugar in traditional donuts and indulge in these cinnamon-sugar keto donuts instead! They’re easy to make and only 1.3 net carbs.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients 

Wet Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

Topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Spray your donut pan with cooking spray, making sure to spray the middle, then set aside. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Whisk together the wet ingredients until completely smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  • Transfer the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry mixture and whisk until smooth.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing the donuts from the pan.
  • Mix together the granulated brown stevia, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Once the donuts have cooled for another 5 minutes, drizzle them with melted butter and top with the cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweetener mixture.

Notes

This recipe is for 12 donuts.
Make sure to spray the centers of the donut pan so your donuts don’t get stuck in the middle.
Donuts can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Keto Donuts
Serving Size
 
1 donut
Amount per Serving
Calories
149
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14.3
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
7.2
g
36
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2.6
g
Cholesterol
 
89.2
mg
30
%
Sodium
 
681.5
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
26.9
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
1.8
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
 
0.7
g
1
%
Protein
 
3.4
g
7
%
Net carbs
 
1.3
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.