Keto Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Sometimes you just want a warm pastry with your morning coffee, but finding good bakery treats on a low carb diet can be tough.

That is why I love making these keto cinnamon sugar donut holes at home.

They bake right in a mini muffin pan in under fifteen minutes, so you do not even need a deep fryer.

The secret is rolling them in warm brown butter before adding the cinnamon coating, which gives them a rich flavor.

Since they are low carb and keto friendly, you can enjoy a sweet morning treat without messing up your daily routine.

Why I Love This Recipe

Bakery Style Flavor – Brown butter and warm cinnamon make these taste just like fresh bites from a real doughnut shop.

Super Moist Crumb – Sour cream keeps the center rich and soft, so your keto treats never turn out dry.

Zero Cooling Aftertaste – Granulated allulose gives you pure sweetness without the cold, sharp bite of other keto sweeteners.

No Deep Frying – You can bake these in a mini muffin pan without dealing with messy pots of hot oil.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Donut Holes

• 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
• 2 tbsp Coconut Flour
• 1/3 cup Granulated Allulose
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1/4 cup Butter, Melted
• 1/4 cup Sour Cream
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

For the Brown Butter Cinnamon Coating

• 1/4 cup Butter
• 1/3 cup Granulated Allulose
• 2 tsp Cinnamon

How To Make

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F and generously grease a 24 cup mini muffin pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, 1/3 cup allulose, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.

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Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, 1/4 cup melted butter, sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until you have a thick, scoopable batter.

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Step 3

Scoop about 1 tablespoon of batter into each of 18 muffin cups and round the tops with damp fingers. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until puffed and golden on the edges.

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Step 4

While they bake, melt 1/4 cup butter in a small skillet over medium heat and keep cooking, swirling, until it turns golden brown with a nutty smell, about 4 minutes. Pour into a shallow bowl.

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Step 5

In another shallow bowl, mix 1/3 cup allulose with the cinnamon.

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Step 6

Let the donut holes cool in the pan for 3 minutes, then remove them while still warm. Roll each one in the brown butter, then immediately in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated.

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Step 7

Place on a wire rack for 5 minutes so the coating sets. Serve warm, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Tips

Bring Wet Ingredients to Room Temperature

You’ll get the best results if you take the eggs and sour cream out of the fridge about thirty minutes before you start mixing.

If these ingredients are cold when you pour in the melted butter, the butter will instantly harden into tiny clumps instead of blending smoothly.

Keeping everything at room temperature creates a silky batter that bakes evenly throughout.

Let the Batter Rest for Two Minutes

After you mix the wet and dry ingredients together, I recommend letting the bowl sit on the counter for about two minutes before scooping.

Coconut flour is very thirsty and takes a moment to soak up the liquid in the batter.

Giving it that quick rest thickens the mixture naturally, which makes it much easier to scoop into neat portions.

Shape the Tops with Wet Fingers

Low carb batters made with almond flour do not melt or spread out in the oven the way traditional flour dough does.

My favorite trick here is to dip your fingertips into a small bowl of water and gently pat down any pointy edges to make smooth, rounded domes.

This extra step ensures each piece comes out looking like an authentic, round bakery donut hole.

More Recipes

• Keto Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars
• Keto Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
• Keto Tiramisu Brownie Cups

FAQ

What can I substitute for the sour cream?

Plain whole milk Greek yogurt is the easiest swap and works as a direct one-to-one replacement.

It provides the exact same tender crumb and pleasant tang without changing how the batter bakes.