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Keto Cinnamon Baked Donuts (Grain-Free, THM:S)

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stack of donuts on a plate with a crispy sugary topping and text overlay: "Keto Baked Cinnamon Donuts"Donuts bring happiness to life!

Don’t you think?

…Unless you’ve made the switch to a grain-free, low-carb lifestyle! Then the lack of suitable donuts might make you quite sad.

Cheer up! These Keto Cinnamon Baked Donuts with a spiced “sugar” topping will light that flame of happiness once again. 😉

The Story Behind Hanukkah & These Keto Cinnamon Baked Donuts

My family celebrates the Biblical feast days. While you won’t find Hanukkah in the Bible, it’s a Jewish holiday that we enjoy celebrating anyway. Known as the Feast of Dedication, Hanukkah commemorates the Maccabean Revolt in the 160s BC, when the Jews took back the Temple in Jerusalem from the Seleucid Empire.

One story associated with this feast is the miracle of the oil. You see, there was not enough oil to keep the lamps burning, yet by a miracle they were able to make the oil last 8 days. That’s why Hanukkah is celebrated for 8 days, too. It’s a wonderful time of using the light of the Word for searching our hearts as well as rededicating ourselves (our temples) to the service of God.

Hanukkah is also famous for filling up on fried foods! Latkes and sufganiyot (lacy potato pancakes crisply fried in lots of fat and deep-fried jelly-filled donuts, respectively) are traditional fare. Just not “traditional” in the Traditional Cooking School sense of the word. 😉

While deep-fried Hanukkah donuts are amazingly delicious and decadent… sometimes a lighter treat is in order, right? This is especially true if you’ve been feasting on a lot of fried foods for several days.

baked donut buttered with green brush

Hanukkah Meets Trim Healthy Mama

There’s no way “traditional” Hanukkah donuts are on-plan with Trim Healthy Mama. Nope. Not by any stretch of the imagination!

That means we need a low-carb, grain-free, donut-inspired treat that incorporates olive oil in some way.

Hence, the birth of these delicious almond and coconut flour-based keto donuts, bathed in olive oil then coated in a delightful spiced sugar alternative. Baking with coconut flour and baking with almond flour yield delicious baked goods. It’s got the taste of a cake donut with the satisfying crunch of a “sugary” coating — yet it won’t spike your blood sugar!

Can I get a hallelujah?

In addition to brushing each donut with olive oil before rolling it in the spiced “sugary” coating, I also added olive oil to the donut batter. My crew isn’t keen on a lot of olive oil flavor, so feel free to brush your keto donuts with melted butter or coconut oil instead, if you prefer.

However, if you love the taste of olive oil, I highly recommend it! I wasn’t sure olive oil + cinnamon + nutmeg + allspice would be a good combination the first time I tried it, but surprisingly, it was delicious! While I can’t quite put my finger on why these flavors work together, they really do.

baked donut rolled in cinnamon and sugar

The Best Sugar-Free “Sugar” Topping For Your Keto Donuts

There are both commercially available and DIY sugar alternatives that work well in low carb baking. Typically, they combine pure stevia extract with either non-GMO xylitol or erythritol.

However, I discovered that the best coating here is definitely just erythritol. The addition of stevia left a bit of a bitter aftertaste.

We don’t use xylitol in our house because we have dogs and don’t want to risk accidental poisoning. Certainly, feel free to try it if it’s your preferred low-glycemic sweetening option. Learn more about xylitol here.

These low-carb Hanukkah donuts are not overly sweet on their own, but really don’t need a lot of extra sweetness to be delicious. Even plain they are quite tasty!

whole baked donut and half of a baked donut sitting on white plate

stack of baked donuts on a plate with crispy sugary topping
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Keto Cinnamon Baked Donuts (Grain-Free, THM:S)

Hanukkah is famous for fried foods like donuts. Yet what if you're grain-free, keto, a Trim Healthy Mama, or just looking for an easy healthy treat? Traditional Hanukkah fare gets a makeover in this recipe: Keto Cinnamon Baked Donuts! They're the best homemade Hanukkah donuts ever, with gluten-free nut flours, olive oil, and a spiced, crunchy sugar-free topping that your entire family, kids included, will love.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 12 donuts
Calories 122 kcal
Author Dawn Yoder

Ingredients

Hanukkah Donuts

  • 1 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup erythritol or other sugar-free alternative such as xylitol
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus additional for coating the donuts
  • 1/4 cup pure water or nut milk, plus more if needed for consistency
  • 3 organic or pastured eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Spiced “Sugar” Topping

  • 1/4 cup erythritol or other sugar-free alternative such as xylitol
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease donut pan very well, even if it's non-stick or silicone. Almond flour-based batters are more sticky. Set aside.

  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients until completely incorporated. Be sure to break up any lumps of nut flour.
  4. In a smaller bowl, whisk together wet ingredients.
  5. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredient mixture and mix well.
  6. Allow the batter to sit for a few minutes to allow the coconut flour to absorb the liquid.
  7. If batter is too thick, add additional liquid in small amounts until a loose muffin batter consistency is achieved.
  8. Divide batter among the wells in your donut pan. For 12 donuts, use about 1-1/2 tablespoons of batter. If any batter remains, be sure to divvy it up evenly.

  9. Bake in your preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until tops are beginning to brown, bottoms are nicely browned, and donuts are beginning to pull away from the sides of the pan.

  10. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  11. While donuts are cooling, mix together erythritol, spices, and salt in a small bowl.

  12. Once donuts are cooled, gently remove from the pan by using a thin knife or spreader to loosen, if necessary.

  13. Gently brush each donut with olive oil (or other melted fat of choice) then roll in Spiced “Sugar” Topping.

  14. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • Grain-Free, THM:S, Low-Carb, and Keto
  • These Hanukkah donuts are not overly sweet on their own, but really don’t need a lot of extra sweetness to be delicious. Even plain they are quite tasty!
Nutrition Facts
Keto Cinnamon Baked Donuts (Grain-Free, THM:S)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 70mg3%
Potassium 83mg2%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 59IU1%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Will you try these Keto Cinnamon Baked Donuts? Did you ever think Keto Donuts would be possible?!

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About Dawn Yoder

Dawn is a wife, homeschooling mom, and grandma who blogs at Oh Sweet Mercy. She loves learning, teaching, cooking, photography, crocheting, reading, and riding the Harley with her wonderful, hard-working hubby. She also has a small flock of chickens and constantly fights with a pack of shiny, sparkly squirrels.

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  1. Jaclyn says

    November 26, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    The Feast of Dedication IS in the Bible- Jesus Himself celebrated it.

    “At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name bear witness about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not among my sheep. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”
    John 10:22-30 ESV

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    • Joan Jackson says

      May 7, 2019 at 12:06 pm

      Thank you soo much for the bible explanation as I am a Christian and appreciate you writing those verses to educate other non Christians. Hallelujah ??
      Also I’m going to try those yummy donuts ? as you have gone to soo much trouble perfecting a lovely treat for us “No Grainers”. Bless you and I’ll post a pic when I make them tomorrow . I live in Australia. Thanks again for supporting our healthy eating way of life???????

      Reply
  2. Ralph says

    December 1, 2018 at 11:45 am

    Hallelujah so glad to see you keep Hanukkah

    Reply
  3. Linda says

    December 1, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    Thank you for informing people. I knew that Jesus celebrated Hanukkah ?- God bless .

    Reply
  4. Robbie says

    December 1, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    If you don’t have the donut pan is there any other options, like a muffin pan with paper liners, or a square Pyrex dish? I think this might affect the time, though? Any suggestions welcome.

    Reply
    • Jen says

      August 4, 2019 at 8:13 pm

      You can use a muffin pan with tight balls of parchment paper in the center

      Reply
  5. Connie says

    December 2, 2018 at 2:35 am

    So glad to hear you are keeping the biblical feasts also. This recipe looks delicious and I will eventually try them. My daughter, for whom I bought a lot of gluten-free ingredients, took them all when she went away to college, so I cannot do it right now! I think they’ll work great in a pan I bought that is like a muffin tin but it has square holes instead of round ones.

    Reply
  6. Marcia Schiavi says

    December 2, 2018 at 10:16 am

    Thank you for this recipe! We eat this way because of health issues and just in time for Hanukah! Thank you and may Jesus keep blessing you and your family.
    Schiavi Family.

    Reply
  7. Sheridan says

    December 2, 2018 at 11:47 pm

    Sounds delicious! Thank you, Dawn. I’m hoping to give them a try, and may also try drizzling the cooled donuts with a chocolate topping made with raw cacao powder, raw honey, vanilla extract, and enough liquid to make a sauce-like consistency. For the liquid I’ve used a bit of coconut oil, or almond milk, or unsweetened pineapple juice. A combination of liquids also works well. There is no set amount of any ingredient; my recipe is tailored to taste and desired consistency. It’s a healthy and delicious (and super easy) chocolate! Thanks again!

    Reply
  8. Maureen says

    December 3, 2018 at 6:02 pm

    Can these donuts be made without eggs? If so, what egg substitute would you suggest to allow for a fluffy light texture? Also, I cannot use sugar substitutes like xylatol etc. We use a bit of natural local honey or organic maple syrup, but would these change the liquid amount in the recipe? Thanks/

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    • Sheridan says

      December 4, 2018 at 12:28 am

      Maureen, I use only fruits, spices, raw honey or pure maple syrup for sweeteners. I’ve been sugar-free for 4 years, and love it! Foods taste so good and God’s natural sweeteners actually have flavor, rather than just flat sweetness. Anyway, if you use a liquid sweetener like honey or pure maple syrup you do have to cut back a bit on the other liquids. 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup equals 1 cup sugar. Reduce the recipe liquid by 3 Tbsp per cup. Also, reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees to avoid burning. I eat eggs so I can’t address your egg substitute question. Hope you get an answer from someone.

      Reply
    • Veronica says

      December 4, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      Hi Maureen! I used to do quite a bit of vegan baking (savory + sweet both) and have tried all of the substitutes described in the article linked below with reasonable success. I found soft tofu the best for sweet treats (flavorless and sturdy) — as long as you’re OK with soy — but be sure to press out the excess liquid and purée it well to eliminate lumps. Good luck and God bless!

      https://www.thekitchn.com/5-vegan-substitutes-for-eggs-in-baking-tips-from-the-kitchn-136591

      Reply
  9. Cheryl says

    December 12, 2018 at 11:14 am

    Can these be made with coconut flour? My son is allergic to almonds, eggs and gluten intolerant so baking is difficult!

    Reply
  10. Linda says

    February 10, 2019 at 10:37 am

    What are the macros?

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    • Marykay says

      April 12, 2019 at 7:26 am

      I would also like to know seeing as these are called “keto” … Would at least like to know the carbs.

      Reply
  11. Part says

    February 23, 2019 at 8:15 pm

    Thank you for sharing this recipe-they are delicious! I did not have a donut pan, so I made them as muffins. I used avocado oil instead of olive oil. They turned out great!

    Reply
  12. sugar pawz says

    March 17, 2019 at 5:47 am

    One story associated with this feast is the miracle of the oil. Just not “traditional” in the Traditional Cooking School sense of the word.

    Reply
  13. Jody S says

    July 14, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    Just finished making a batch. It is summer time so I used our babycakes mini donut maker, and it made 18 mini donuts. They are very tasty!

    Reply
    • Vicky W says

      July 29, 2019 at 11:40 am

      I was scrolling through the comments, hoping to see a question about a doughnut maker – thank you for posting your success!

      Reply
  14. Cathy says

    July 22, 2019 at 8:45 pm

    Hi, I was just wondering if you had the nutritional facts?! Thanks!

    Reply
  15. Kerry Boxell says

    November 27, 2019 at 9:45 pm

    Really light & yummy! Thanks!

    Reply
  16. Vanessa says

    January 19, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    Mine were not fluffy, they were flat. Any tips?

    Reply
  17. Karen says

    March 16, 2020 at 10:48 pm

    Please post nutritional values. Especially net carbs, fat, calories and protein. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      March 17, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      Hi, Karen.

      9:54 AM

      We do not provide food values because of the variations involved in traditionally preparing foods. 

      There is such variation in fermenting and souring foods such as temps and times that there’s no standardized way to measure this unless you have a lab for testing 🙂 

      ~Danielle,TCS Customer Success Team

      Reply
  18. Christine says

    June 19, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    This recipe was so wonderful! I especially love that it uses ingredients I already have and there are no funky ingredients that have to be special ordered. These were truly yummy. Thank you!

    Reply
  19. Nicole says

    March 16, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    Delicious! Thank you so much for posting!

    Reply
  20. Sue Ann says

    March 24, 2022 at 12:15 pm

    Could I use monk fruit as the sweetener?

    Reply
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