Low Carb Apple Cider Donut Recipe - I Breathe I'm Hungry (2024)

I know I’m taking a risk here with an unpopular stance, but CAN WE ALL JUST CALM DOWN ABOUT PUMPKIN ALREADY?? I mean seriously, I love pumpkin as much as the next blogger, but I’ve been seeing pumpkin recipes since early August and I find it a little alarming.

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Think of the long haul people – pumpkins will be here through the end of NOVEMBER. That’s three whole months from now!!! Even I don’t want to eat pumpkin flavored everything for three months!

More importantly, can we just take a moment to appreciate APPLES for crying out loud? When did they become so insignificant to fall themed recipes?? I’m confused as to how this happened, because apple season was a big deal when I was living in Connecticut.

We picked apples as kids every year, we ate them fresh, in apple pie, apple fritters, and of course apple cider donuts were sold in Every. Single. Grocery Store. for at least a month before we moved on to pumpkins in mid October.

I feel like apples are the red-headed stepchild this year – it’s like they DON’T EVEN EXIST! It’s just not right, and I for one am going to protest this travesty and shout from the rooftops: THINK OF THE POOR APPLES!

So many varieties with so many subtle differences – juicy, sweet, tart, and crisp, just waiting to be enjoyed in a multitude of ways.

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In my defense of apples, I plan to post at least one apple themed recipe a week for the rest of September – even if I AM the only one on the interwebs posting low carb apple recipes this month. I implore my fellow bloggers to take a break from the pumpkin and join me in embracing keto apple recipes.

First on the list are these fantastic keto apple cider donuts. I’m pretty excited to have produced a low carb donut that can be fried instead of baked. Because let’s be honest, baked donuts are really just muffins in disguise – which is fine, but they simply can’t compare to the crispy outside and soft, cakey inside of a real fried donut.

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In order for these keto apple cider doughnuts to hold together in the oil, the xanthan gum and protein powder are important, so I don’t recommend leaving them out. I used this brand of protein powder which has 0 carbs – but you can use any brand, just be sure to add whatever carbs are in your brand to the total and divide by number of donuts.

You can garnish these keto donuts in a number of ways – I loved them best with butter, cinnamon and granulated sweetener because they reminded me of the cider donuts we’d buy from the farm stands when I was younger. But you can also try them drizzled with some sugar free caramel sauce – then throw some chopped nuts on there too if you want.

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To make these keto apple cider donuts even more festive, you can get a candy apple color by adding a few drops of red food coloring to some store bought sugar free caramel sauce before drizzling it on.

No matter how you eat these, you won’t believe they are low carb – and you definitely won’t be wishing they were pumpkin flavored!

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Apple Cider Donuts – Low Carb and Gluten Free Recipe

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  • Yield: 6 donuts 1x

Description

A low carb and gluten free apple cider donut recipe that is as close to the real thing as you can get! Keto, Paleo, LCHF, and Atkins Diet friendly recipe.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar substitute (Splenda, Swerve, etc.)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp vanilla protein powder see example
  • 1/4 tsp xanthan gum see example
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sparkling cider (non-alcoholic)
  • 1 Tbsp butter, melted

Oil for frying

Cinnamon Coating:

  • 4 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar substitute (Swerve, Splenda, etc.)
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Combine all of the wet ingredients in a small bowl. Mix the two together thoroughly and wait 2 minutes. Form the dough into 5 balls of equal size. Press each one into a disc about 1 inch thick and 4 inches in diameter. Use a spoon to scoop out a one inch piece from the center of each disc – then use your fingers to smooth into an even circle/classic donut shape. Combine the small pieces to form a 6th donut shape with your hands.
  2. Pour your choice of oil in a heavy bottomed pot to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Heat oil until about 350 degrees (or until a small drop of water sizzles when it hits the oil.) Cook your donuts in batches of 2 each for about 2 minutes per side, or until dark golden brown. Be sure to flip away from you so you don’t splatter yourself with hot oil when turning them. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate until all of the donuts are cooked.

For the Coating:

  1. Combine the cinnamon and sweetener in a small bowl. Brush the donuts with melted butter, and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon mixture until well coated. Best eaten within one day of frying, but these will keep in the fridge for several days.

Notes

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Approx nutrition info per donut: 207 calories, 17g fat, 5.5g net carbs, 9g protein

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FAQs

How many carbs are in one apple cider donut? ›

Wellsley Farms Apple Cider Donuts (1 donut) contains 34g total carbs, 33g net carbs, 16g fat, 4g protein, and 300 calories.

What is so special about apple cider donuts? ›

These are soft, spongy, moist, perfectly sweet donuts filled with spice, applesauce, and real apple cider. They're coated in crunchy cinnamon sugar and taste as though they come right from the bakery. Easy to make. Best of all, my homemade cider donuts are fresh from the oven in 20 minutes.

Is apple cider low in carbs? ›

However, it probably won't come as a surprise to anyone that these sweet and refreshing drinks tend to be packed with carbs and calories. In fact, on average cider is probably one of the most carb-heavy alcoholic drinks - especially if you opt for the sweet fruity varieties!

How many calories in a cinnamon sugar apple cider donut? ›

Trader Joe's Apple Cider & Cinnamon-sugar Donuts (1 donut) contains 41g total carbs, 40g net carbs, 16g fat, 4g protein, and 320 calories.

How many carbs in a small apple cider donut? ›

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1.7 oz (48g), 1 Donut
Total Carbohydrate 25g8%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Sugars 14g
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How many carbs are in low carb cider? ›

Strongbow Lower Carb Apple Cider (355 ml) contains 13g total carbs, 13g net carbs, 0.1g fat, 0.1g protein, and 143 calories.

What pairs well with apple cider donuts? ›

Nothing pairs better with our apple cider donuts than a nice, creamy slathering of our Chiles Family Orchards apple butter. If you're looking to branch out into more fall flavors, try our rich and scrumptious pumpkin butter. A good tip for this dessert is to heat up your apple butter and toast your donut.

What makes apple cider donuts different? ›

For starters, the TEXTURE. They're so soft and pillowy but remain really moist and tender. This is due to the fact that these donuts are made with oil instead of butter. Apple sauce is also added to further that moist texture.

What state are apple cider donuts from? ›

Schwartz's cider doughnut options are currently centered around the New England region: mainly Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.

What bread has the lowest carbs? ›

6 Low-Carb Breads to Try
  • Base Culture Original Keto Bread. Flaxseed, arrowroot and almond flour, and almond butter give this bread its nutty, sweet flavor. ...
  • Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Bread. ...
  • Julian Bakery Keto Thin Bread. ...
  • Simple Mills Focaccia. ...
  • Unbun Unbread. ...
  • Outer Aisle Sandwich Thin. ...
  • Cloud Bread. ...
  • Almond Flour Bread.
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What foods to avoid on a low carb diet? ›

On a low carb diet, foods to avoid would include bread, pasta, potatoes, and other starchy vegetables, grains such as rice and corn, oatmeal, beans and lentils, milk, sugar, sweets such as cookies, candy and ice cream, beer, soda, and higher carb fruits like bananas, grapes, and apples.

Is apple cider good for keto? ›

The bottom line. ACV is a flavorful vinegar for salad dressings and marinades. At just 1 gram of carbs per tablespoon (15 mL), it's perfectly keto-friendly.

How much sugar is in an apple cider donut? ›

DONUTS - Apple Cider Donut, Honey Dew Donuts
Nutrition Facts
How many net carbs are in Apple Cider Donut? Amount of net carbs in Apple Cider Donut: Net carbs 55g-
How much sugar is in Apple Cider Donut? Amount of sugar in Apple Cider Donut: Sugar 30g-
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How many calories in a homemade apple cider donut? ›

How many calories are in an apple cider donut? The calorie count for our recipe is 347 calories per donut. However, calorie counts are always going to vary based on the ingredients and the amount of each ingredient used in the recipe.

What nutrition is in apple cider donuts? ›

Apple Cider Donut
  • Calories 269.
  • Total Fat 15g 19%
  • Saturated Fat 6g 30%
  • Trans Fat 0.3g.
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g.
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g.
  • Cholesterol 19mg 6%
  • Sodium 202mg 9%

How many carbs are in an apple donut? ›

Entenmann's Apple Cinnamon Donuts (4 donuts) contains 31g total carbs, 30g net carbs, 12g fat, 2g protein, and 240 calories.

How many carbs are in one donut? ›

Serving SizeCarbohydratesCalories
1 doughnut, medium (3-1/4" dia)23.36 g197.87
1 doughnut stick25.84 g218.92
1 doughnut, long type (twist) (4-1/2" long)25.84 g218.92
1 doughnut, large (4" dia)35.29 g298.91
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How many calories are in one apple cider donut? ›

There are 201 calories in 1 donut of Farm Stand Apple Cider Donut. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

Is apple cider high in carbs? ›

Apple juice or cider, not fortified (8 fluid ounce) contains 28g total carbs, 26.6g net carbs, 0.3g fat, 0.2g protein, and 114 calories.

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