Fried coconut donuts are irresistible!
I dare say it's impossible to pass up a good donut. There's even a National Donut Day or crying out loud! Donuts are an amazing food and especially great as they are basically a dessert that is acceptable to eat at breakfast time. Any dessert that I can have right when I wake up is a total win for me! However, if you're committed to the keto diet, then you may assume that you're destined to passing up the donuts for the rest of your life. This simply not true! You can still indulge in a delicious donut from time-to-time if you just follow low carb recipes like this one! Your keto lifestyle just got a whole lot better now that donuts can be part of it!
What exactly makes this recipe low carb? It's actually the type of flour and sweetener used. Coconut flour is used instead of traditional white flour, which greatly cuts the carbs without sacrificing texture. Coconut flour also adds a great, subtle coconut taste to the donuts that you are going to love. Coconut flour is used in lots of keto baking so be sure to grab a big bag. Between this recipe and other keto baked goods, you are sure to use it often.
Liquid stevia and powdered erythritol are used to get plenty of sweetness in each donut without relying on white sugar. Erythritol is easier for the body to process, and you'll still satisfy your sweet tooth. Erythritol is just as sweet as sugar and has a great, natural taste. You would never know that these donuts were sugar-free! This recipe is just further proof that eating a low carb diet doesn't have to be boring or eliminate your favorite foods.
If you've never made fried donuts before, have no fear. This recipe is incredibly easy to follow. It only takes about 30 minutes in the kitchen, and even a beginner cook can whip up a batch of this coconut goodness! Simply mix all the ingredients, spoon the batter into a donut pan, and bake to golden perfection. Then you'll top with coconut and erythritol before frying for a couple of minutes. Don't forget to let them cool a bit before sinking your teeth into this delicious treat!
If you want to cut back on the calories slightly, you can skip the step where the donuts are fried. Simply eat them right out of the oven! They will taste just as great and be a little more “cakey” when enjoyed like this. We do love frying the donuts though as it adds some flavor and makes them a little crisp. They taste more like a donut you would get at your local coffee shop. Both ways work great!
It's always the perfect time to cook up a batch of delicious donuts. Enjoy them for an after-work snack or serve them up to your family and friends. Just because you follow a low carb diet doesn't mean that your dessert table has to suffer! You'll get plenty of sweetness without the guilt by making this fantastic recipe yourself.
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- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup So Nourished powdered erythritol (divided)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (toasted)
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a donut pan with cooking spray.
- Whisk together the coconut flour, ¼ cup powdered erythritol, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs, almond milk, butter, vanilla, and liquid stevia extract then stir smooth.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each well about 2/3 full.
- Bake the donuts for 15 to 16 minutes until just browned around the edges then cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
- Turn the donuts out onto a wire rack to cool completely while you heat ½ inch of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a shallow dish, combine the toasted coconut with the remaining ¼ cup powdered erythritol.
- Fry the donuts for 1 to 2 minutes on each side in the hot oil then dip both sides in the coconut mixture, pressing down lightly.
- Cool the donuts on the wire rack and enjoy.
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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