Keto Apple Cider Donuts
These keto apple cider donuts taste like fall in every bite—warm, buttery, and coated in cinnamon “sugar,” without all the carbs. Each donut packs around 1 net carb and 5 grams of protein, making them the perfect cozy low-carb treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or after a trip to the pumpkin patch.
1 donut
15
Servings
108
Calories
8.7g
Fat
5g
Protein
0.9g
Net Carb
2.1g
Total Carbs
I’ve made my fair share of keto donuts over the years—from Krispy Kreme copycats that could fool your local donut shop to cozy pumpkin spice versions that basically scream fall. But these keto apple cider donuts might be my new favorite. They’ve got that classic apple orchard vibe—warm, buttery, and coated in cinnamon “sugar.”. And unlike most keto donuts that lean dry or crumbly, these are soft, fluffy, and have just the right balance of sweetness and spice.
I originally created this recipe for ChocZero and coated the donut bites in their sugar-free white chocolate, but they turned out so good that I knew I had to share the recipe with you too.
What sets this recipe apart
- No apples or apple juice – I recreated that nostalgic apple cider flavor without using apple juice or apples themselves (which would spike the carbs). Instead, I use apple extract. It’s the secret ingredient that gives these donuts their cozy, cider-like aroma and flavor.
- Fluffy, puffy and perfect donut texture – The dough also includes a mix of almond flour and unflavored whey protein isolate (I use Isopure Zero Carb), which helps them puff up like traditional cake donuts while keeping them gluten-free and high in protein. Each donut has about 1 net carb and 5 grams of protein, so yes—you can totally have seconds.
- No coconut flour – Most keto apple cider donuts rely on coconut flour or dense nut-based batters that end up feeling more like muffins than donuts. These bake up light and tender thanks to the whey protein and a touch of xanthan gum, which mimics the structure you’d get from gluten. And once they’re brushed with melted butter and rolled in a cinnamon-sweetener blend, they hit that perfect balance of crisp on the outside, soft on the inside.
So, whether you’re missing your annual pumpkin patch donut fix or just need something warm and cozy to go with your morning coffee, these low carb apple cider donuts have you covered. They taste like fall, fit your macros, and make your kitchen smell like an apple orchard.
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Keto Apple Cider Donuts Ingredients
1 cup almond flour
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1/2 cup whey protein powder
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1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon xanthan gum
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons sour cream
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2 tablespoons hot water
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1 teaspoon apple extract
Sugar-free Cinnamon Coating Ingredients
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup sugar-free sweetener
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1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Keto Apple Cider Donuts Directions
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Preheat oven and mix dry ingredients
Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, xanthan gum, cinnamon and salt.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unflavored whey protein powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Add wet ingredients
Add in melted butter, sour cream, hot water and apple extract. Mix until combined.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 teaspoon apple extract
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Roll the donut holes
Pinch off a small amount of dough and roll into between the palm of your hands to form a ball about 1 inch in diameter. Place on a parchment lined baking tray. Repeat with remaining dough.
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Bake the donuts
Bake in a 325 degree oven for 6-8 minutes. Let cool completely before rolling in the coating.
Quick Tip
If you pick up the donut holes with your hands before they have cooled, they can fall apart. Make sure they cool completely before handling. -
Cinnamon "sugar" mixture
While the donuts are cooling, prepare the coating. In a small bowl, mix together sugar-free sugar and cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar-free sweetener
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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Coat the donut bites
When the donuts are cooled, coat each with melted butter either by dipping them in or using a pastry brush. Then roll each in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
