The Best Keto Pumpkin Donuts with Pumpkin Spice Glaze

Name: The Best Keto Pumpkin Donuts with Pumpkin Spice Glaze
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 14 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups almond flour; 1/2 cup coconut flour; 1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup pumpkin puree; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; 1 egg yolk; 1 cup confectioners Swerve; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

by KetoFocus.com

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Looking for a Fall inspired keto donut to dunk in your morning coffee? Try this Keto Pumpkin Spice Donut recipe. This is a low carb version of the old fashioned cake donut with a pumpkin twist.

glazed keto pumpkin donut on a wire rack

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24 Mins

Nutrition Facts

Servings

166

Calories

12.3g

Fat

7.6g

Protein

4.2g

Net Carb

7.8g

Total Carbs

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Pumpkin Donut Ingredients

1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 egg yolk

Pumpkin Spice Glaze Ingredients

1 cup confectioners Swerve
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

The Best Keto Pumpkin Donuts with Pumpkin Spice Glaze Directions

STEP

1

Whisk dry ingredients

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, monk fruit, baking powder, salt, baking soda, xanthan gum and nutmeg. Set aside.
STEP

2

Mix wet ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sour cream, buttermilk, egg, and egg yolk.
STEP

3

Melt mozzarella cheese

Place mozzarella cheese in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for about 1 minute until melted.
STEP

4

Mix the donut dough

Using an electric mixture, beat the mozzarella cheese into the wet mixture and slowly pour in the dry ingredients into the wet pumpkin mixture. Keep mixing until uniform.
STEP

5

Form into donut molds & bake

Grab about a 2 inch in diameter sized ball of pumpkin donut dough and press into a greased donut pan. Form the dough into each ring. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes.
STEP

6

Let cool

Once finished cooking, let cool in the donut pan for a couple minutes then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
STEP

7

Make pumpkin spice glaze

To make the pumpkin spice glaze, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. If batter is too thick, add more buttermilk.
STEP

8

Time to dip

Dip each donut into the glaze and place on a wire rack to set. Dust with crushed nuts or [keto sprinkles](https://amzn.to/30ehYlD)

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Low Carb Pumpkin Donut Recipe

These crisp Autmun mornings just got a little bit better with a mug of bulletproof coffee and a keto pumpkin donut. These low carb donuts can make your morning a little it sweeter on busy mornings when you are running a little late. Or enjoy them with your family on a lazy weekend morning. Or bring them to work and let you coworkers be amazed that these office donuts are sugar free and good for you! Keto pumpkin donuts are a cake style donut that is covered with a creamy buttermilk pumpkin spice glaze. I like mine topped with crush pecans, but you can add your favorite topping. The donut part is spongy and has the perfect pumpkin flavor. The glaze is sweet with a ting of tartness from the buttermilk.

Mozzarella Cheese

Before you run for the hills, the mozzarella cheese in this recipe is only there to work as a binder to hold the donut dough together. Regular, high carb donuts rely on the gluten proteins in wheat flour to do this. Since this is a gluten free donut recipe, we need to get creative. I use a combination of a small amount of mozzarella cheese, egg and xanthan gum to add support and structure for the donut. There is just the smallest amount of mozzarella cheese. These donuts will NOT TASTE CHEESEY unlike other keto donut recipes that do call for large amounts mozzarella cheese. They are just a glorified, sweetened version of fathead dough.

Is Pumpkin Allowed on a Keto Diet?

Yes! Pumpkin is allowed on the keto diet! Pumpkin has a higher carbohydrate amount that other vegetables, so you only want to concume it in small amounts on the ketogenic diet. For 12 donuts, we are only adding 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree which accounts for 6 g net carbs for the entire recipe. That is 0.5 gram per donut. I’m willing to sacrifice 0.5 carbs for pumpkin flavor! When selecting pumpkin puree, make sure you are looking for canned pumpkin that contains 100% pumpkin and nothing else! Pumpkin Pie filling is usually stocked next to pumpkin puree and is often mistaken for it. The pie filling has added sugars and seasoning to it so avoid this kind.

Pumpkin Baking Tray

These pumpkin donuts are cake donuts, so we bake them in the oven on a donut baking tray. The one I use in my recipes is this pumpkin baking tray by Wilton. It makes six donuts each and is non-stick. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

Keto Pumpkin Spice Glaze

pecan topped keto pumpkin donuts on a wire rack

The low carb pumpkin spice glaze in this recipe is a combination of confectioners Swerve. You can use other keto approved sweeteners. Ideally, use a powdered form because it will dissolve better in the cream. A small amount of buttermilk is added for to cut out some of the cooling effect from the erythritol of the Swerve. And pumpkin pie spice is sprinkled in to add more pumpkin flavor. There are glaze and topping variations you can do to these keto pumpkin donuts. Here are a few suggestions:

food coloring
crushed pecans
crushed macadamia nuts
crushed walnuts
keto approved sprinkles

Keto Pumpkin Donut Storage

Store keto pumpkin donuts in an air tight container at room temperature. Sweeteners that are used in low carb baking don’t hold onto moisture as well as regular sugar. They can dry out easily if left uncovered at room temperature.

The Best Keto Pumpkin Donuts with Pumpkin Spice Glaze: FAQS

Can I substitute almond flour with another flour?

Almond flour is a key ingredient for keto recipes, but if you're looking for a substitute, you can use sunflower seed flour. Keep in mind that it might slightly alter the flavor and texture.

What can I use instead of monk fruit sweetener?

If you don't have monk fruit sweetener, you can use erythritol or stevia as a low-carb alternative. Just remember to adjust the quantity according to the sweetness level of your substitute.

How should I store the leftover donuts?

You can store the leftover donuts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, consider freezing them for up to 3 months.

Can I make these donuts dairy-free?

Yes! You can use dairy-free cream cheese or a non-dairy sour cream substitute in place of sour cream and buttermilk. Make sure to choose a plant-based mozzarella cheese as well.

Are these donuts gluten-free?

Absolutely! These donuts are naturally gluten-free since they use almond and coconut flour, making them perfect for a gluten-free diet.

Nutritional information & Macros

Amount Per Serving
Calories	166
Fat	12.3g
Protein	7.6g
Total Carbs	7.8g
Net Carbs	4.2g

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