Chocolate Glazed Keto Donuts

They’re really good with just the glaze, but it’s also fun to use different toppings, such as crushed nuts and shredded coconut. These wonderful donuts are yet another proof that one can indulge in amazing treats even on a low-carb diet. They are soft, moist, and wonderfully chocolaty. They remind me of chocolate cake donuts - an old favorite. 🍩 You’ll need a donut pan to make them, but other than this special piece of equipment, making them is a straightforward affair and not particularly challenging. The only reason I don’t make them often is that they’re so irresistible, I tend to overindulge!

Ingredients

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty keto donuts. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need:

Instructions

Making these keto donuts is easy! The detailed instructions are included in the recipe card below. Here are the basic steps:

You start by whisking all the ingredients (except for the glaze ingredients) in a single bowl.Next, add the batter to a greased silicone donut pan. Bake the donuts in a 350°F oven for about 17 minutes.The donuts are really good at this point! But we do want to glaze them. So your next steps are to completely cool them, then carefully remove them from the pan and glaze them. Allow the glaze to set, then enjoy!

Expert tip

The baking soda in this recipe needs an acid to react with. The milk provides some, via lactic acid. But for best results, it’s best to use natural cocoa powder and not Dutch-processed cocoa powder that was treated with alkali. The natural cocoa powder is acidic and will react with the baking soda to produce fluffy donuts.

Frequently asked questions

Variations

I love this recipe as is and almost always make it as written. But in case you’d like to vary the basic recipe, here are a few ideas for you:

As mentioned above, you can use heavy cream instead of milk.You can use baking powder instead of baking soda (gluten-free if needed). You’ll need 1 teaspoon of baking powder.I like to top the donuts with shredded coconuts and chopped nuts. Another tasty option is to drizzle the donuts with melted peanut butter.

Serving suggestions

These donuts are very rich and are best served as dessert. However, on occasion, I do serve them for an indulgent breakfast - they’re perfect with a strong cup of coffee!

Reader reviews

KetoChris made this recipe, loved it, and posted this beautiful photo on Instagram, which she graciously allowed me to feature here. It makes me want to make this recipe again, right now! And Mel posted this gorgeous photo of her own creation: She says: “Just in time for National Donut Day! Found a keto donut recipe that may just work as a cake recipe! These donuts are more of a cake-like moist donut! So good! I only glazed 2 of them so the others we can try with other glazes. This recipe is kid and hubby approved! Little man kept walking to the kitchen asking what’s that smell!? while they were baking.”

Storing leftovers

Once completely cool, keep the leftovers in the fridge, in a single layer in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Remove them from the fridge 30-60 minutes before you plan on eating them. Chocolate always tastes best at room temperature.

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