Keto Almond Flour Donuts with Caramel Glaze
Tender, cake-like donuts made with almond flour and sweetened with monk fruit erythritol, topped with a smooth caramel glaze. Low-carb and keto-friendly, these donuts deliver classic donut texture without grains. Perfect for breakfast or dessert when you want indulgence without the blood sugar spike. This version skips refined flour entirely while maintaining a light crumb and satisfying chew.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour, blanched or unblanched
- ¼ cup Besti Monkfruit Erythritol Blend, granulatederythritol or monk fruit blend1:1keto sweetener
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- 2 tsp baking powder, aluminum-free preferred
- ⅛ tsp salt, kosher or sea
- ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk, dairy-free
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ tsp vanilla extract, pure
- ½ cup Choc Zero Caramel Syrup, keto-friendly syruphomemade caramel or sugar-free maple syrup1/2 cupalternative sweetener
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- 2 tbs unsweetened almond milk, dairy-free
- 1 tsp unsalted butter, for glaze
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Whisk together almond flour, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
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In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just mixed.
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Transfer batter to a greased six-hole donut pan, filling each cavity evenly.
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Bake until dark golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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Cool in pan, then turn out onto a wire rack.
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Combine caramel syrup, butter, and almond milk in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
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Cool glaze slightly, then drizzle over cooled donuts.
Tips
Don't overmix the batter once wet and dry ingredients combine--lumps are fine and lead to tender donuts rather than dense ones.
Let donuts cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from running off; a wire rack speeds cooling.
If your caramel glaze is too thick after cooling, warm it gently over low heat; if too thin, refrigerate 10 minutes.
Good to Know
Airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; refrigerate up to 5 days. Donuts may dry slightly; refresh by warming gently in a 300F oven for 5 minutes.
Prepare batter up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate; bring to room temperature before baking. Baked donuts freeze well for up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature or warm in oven.
Serve at room temperature or slightly warm. Pairs well with coffee, tea, or almond milk.
Common Mistakes
Overmix batter to avoid tough, dense donuts with a rubbery crumb.
Don't glaze warm donuts to avoid glaze pooling and sliding off.
Skip letting butter cool before mixing to avoid cooking eggs into the wet mixture.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Nut-Free Alternatives
General Alternatives
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FAQ
Can I use a standard muffin tin instead of a donut pan?
Yes. Bake muffins 15-18 minutes instead of 20; they will not have the classic donut shape but will have similar texture and flavor. Adjust glaze recipe proportionally.
What if the batter is too thick to spoon into the donut pan?
Add 1 tablespoon almond milk at a time until batter reaches a thick but pourable consistency. Almond flour varies in absorption; this adjusts for that variance without compromising structure.
How long can I keep these donuts, and can I freeze them?
Room temperature storage lasts 2 days in an airtight container; refrigerate up to 5 days. Freeze unglazed donuts up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature. Add glaze after thawing for best texture.