Doughnuts - the ultimate comfort food. Unfortunately, they're also loaded with sugar and carbs that can quickly derail anyone following a keto diet. But what if we told you that you can still enjoy doughnuts while being in ketosis? Yes, you heard it right! You can make keto-friendly doughnuts that are not only delicious but also packed with nutrition. In this post, we'll share a recipe for keto doughnuts and also highlight their nutritional benefits.
Ingredients: (click on the ingredients for buying recommendations)
For the doughnuts:
• 2 cups almond flour
• ¾ cup granulated erythritol
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 large eggs
• ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup melted ghee or coconut oil
For the chocolate glaze:
• ½ cup unsweetened dark chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp granulated erythritol
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, almond milk, vanilla extract, and melted ghee or coconut oil. Whisk until combined and smooth.
- Grease a doughnut baking pan with oil or butter.
- Pour the batter into the pan cavities, filling each one about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a doughnut comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the chocolate glaze by melting chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler (or microwave).
- Add vanilla extract and erythritol to the melted chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Remove the doughnuts from the pan and transfer onto a cooling rack.
- Dip the cooled doughnuts into the chocolate glaze and let them rest on the rack until the chocolate is set (around 10 minutes).
- Enjoy your delicious keto doughnuts!
Nutritional Info:
Now that you know how to make keto doughnuts, let's take a look at their nutritional value. Traditionally, doughnuts are high in carbohydrates and sugar, but that's not the case with keto doughnuts. One serving (one doughnut with chocolate glaze) contains approximately:
• 280 calories
• 24g fat
• 3g net carbs
• 8g protein
The main ingredient in keto doughnuts - almond flour - is high in monounsaturated fats and low in carbs, making it an excellent flour substitute for those on a keto diet. Additionally, erythritol, the sweetener used in this recipe, is a natural sugar substitute that doesn't raise blood sugar or insulin levels. It's also lower in calories than sugar and has no impact on tooth decay.
Other keto doughnut recipes use coconut flour, but almond flour provides a better texture, softer, and more doughnut-like. You can also experiment with different flavours and toppings, such as cinnamon, lemon zest glaze, or cream cheese frosting.
Conclusion
Keto doughnuts are not only delicious but nutritious too! With their low carb count, high protein, and healthy fat content, keto doughnuts are an excellent alternative to traditional doughnuts. Plus, they're gluten-free and diabetic-friendly as well! The recipe mentioned above is easy to make, and you can customize it according to your taste preferences. So, next time you're craving doughnuts, don't feel guilty, make these keto-friendly ones instead!
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