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. Recipe created by Tracey of The Naked Diabetic
These bite-sized low carb Apple Cinnamon Donuts are soft, spiced, and rolled in a sweet cinnamon “sugar” coating that makes them taste just like the ones from the local coffee shop. Pair them with a cup of coffee or a mug of hot sugar-free hot chocolate for the ultimate fall treat.
Ingredients List
- King Arthur Keto Wheat Flour
- Splenda Granulated Sweetener
- Baking Powder
- Ground Cinnamon
- Eggs
- Milk (Fat Free)
- Butter
- Vanilla Extract
- Isomalt Crystals
- Apple Pie Spice
- Walden Farms Maple Syrup
Special Equipment
Low Carb Apple Cinnamon Donuts Recipe
Low Carb Apple Cinnamon Donuts Recipe
Equipment
- Mini Donue Pan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups King Arthur Keto Wheat Flour
- 1/2 cup Splenda Granulated Sweetener
- 3 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Apple Pie Spice
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk – Skim
- 1/3 cup Butter – softened
- 1/2 cup Grated Apple
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Topping
- 2 tbsp Walden Farms Maple Syrup
- 3 tbsp Isomalt Crystals
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375. °F
- Lightly grease mini muffin pan (or donut hole pans)and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, sift the King Arthur Keto Wheat flour twice.
- Add the sweetener, salt, cinnamon, apple pie spice and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the butter
- Add the egg, followed by the milk and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients while mixing.
- Once mixed, stir in the grated apple.
- Divide between 24 mini muffin tins or donut holes. Each cavity should be about 3/4 full. If using a mini donut pan, use a piping bag to fill the cavities. If using a donut hole pan use a small spoon.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
- While cooling, mix the isomalt crystals and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Brush with Walden Farms syrup and immediately roll them in the cinnamon-isomalt mix.
- Serve or place on a wire rack to dry.
Notes
Nutrition
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Helpful tips and FAQs
Temperature of the Ingredients
We found that when we made our low carb apple cinnamon donuts, the batter was smoother and creamier if the ingredients we all at room temperature.
Filling The Pans
To fill donut pans or small, shaped cavities, use a piping bag fitted with a large open tip. This makes filling the pans go quickly and eliminates mess.
King Arthur Keto Wheat Flour Substitutions
Almond Flour – Almond flour can be used at a 1 to 1 ratio, but alterations may be needed to the liquid ingredients. Using Almond Flour will also affect the final height/rise of the muffins, bread or cake. Almond Flour is finely ground almonds (skins removed) which can also change the overall flavour. Expect a nuttier flavour with a denser texture.
Coconut Flour – Coconut flour can be used as a low-carb replacement. As with almond flour, you will need to alter the liquid ingredients. Coconut flour tends to be absorbent, meaning you may need to add extra liquid to compensate. To maintain the calorie and carb content, adding extra egg or egg whites is a good option. You may lose some of the flavour, due to the coconut flavour. The end bake will also be denser.
Carbalose Flour – This is another excellent substitution for King Arthur Keto Wheat Flour. The ratio is 1-1 with the K.A. Keto Flour. One must-do of Carbalose Flour is that you need to sift it well. Sift it at least once, but twice is better. It is a dense flour and the sifting will help to add some air and lighten it up. You may need to alter the liquid ingredients. Having extra egg whites on hand makes it easy to alter liquids as you go.
All-Purpose Flour – As with most regular recipes, all-purpose flour is one of the main ingredients. You can easily switch out the King Arthur Keto Flour with All Purpose on a 1-1 ratio. Reduce the amount of baking powder to almost half. You may also need to reduce the liquids. It is a good idea to add the liquid ingredients slowly, and watch the batter, if it seems to be getting thin, you can reduce the liquid. The use of all-purpose flour will increase the carbs significantly.
Splenda Alternative
I use Splenda granulated whenever possible as it does not negatively impact my blood sugar. I find that sweeteners that contain sugar alcohols cause my blood sugar to rise. If this is not a concern for you, or you have a preferred sweetener, feel free to make substitutions that suit your preferences and dietary needs. Keep in mind that substituting the sweetener may change the overall nutritional information.
Storing and Freezing
Store these donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freeze donuts for up to one month. Thaw at room temperature and reheat in a microwave for 20-30 seconds before serving.
I hope you like this easy recipe and enjoy these delicious bite-sized low carb apple cinnamon donuts as much as our family does.
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