Low-Carb Cinnamon “Sugar” Donut Holes

Low-Carb Cinnamon “Sugar” Donut Holes

The holidays are filled with deliciously, wonderful carby delights, so I wanted to have one festive treat that could be enjoyed without the carbs! This recipe enlists the help of almond flour and a sugar alternative to create a perfect low carb holiday treat. Recipe and photo courtesy of Heather Smith from Woods of Bell Trees.
Servings
n/a
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
4 minutes
Passive time
n/a

Ingredients

For the Donut Holes
  • 2 cups Almond Flour
  • 1/2 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1/4 cup Preferred Baking Sweetner use a version that replaces sugar cup for cup
  • 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 4 Eggs large
  • 2 Tbsp Water
  • 3 cups Coconut Oil
For Donut Coating
  • 1/4 cup Preferred Powdered Sweetener
  • 2 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

For the Donut Holes
  1. Sift all of the dry ingredients together.
  2. Mix eggs into flour mixture.
  3. Add a little water at a time, until the mixture is the consistency of cookie dough.
  4. Add coconut oil to saucepan and heat it to 275°F.
  5. Add donut batter to oil using approximately 3 tablespoons of batter per hole. You can make them larger if you prefer.
  6. As your donut holes cook, monitor the temperature of your cooking oil and don’t let it rise above 275°F.
  7. Flip the donut holes every two minutes and remove from oil when the internal temperature reaches 200°F.
  8. Allow the holes to drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Cool for 10 minutes.
For Donut Coating
  1. Mix the cinnamon and powdered sweetener together.
  2. Pick up the donut holes with tongs and roll in the cinnamon mix.

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