Keto Cranberry Donuts

This recipe for keto cranberry donuts makes a tender, low carb cake donut that is studded with bright, cheery, fresh cranberries. It’s a donut that is not only delicious but also good for you.

Made with a combination of almond and coconut flour, these low-carb cranberry donuts are low in carbs, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and packed with seasonal flavor!

Enjoy these cranberry donuts for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. It’s an easy way to sneak nutrition into your treats.

Although you are using raw cranberries in this keto-friendly donut recipe, your cranberries can be fresh or frozen, and there is no reason to defrost if you go the frozen route.

Check out our recipe for keto sour cream donuts, which inspired this recipe. And, of course, our entire collection of keto donuts where I am sure you’ll find a few favorites.

Keto Cranberry Donuts

If you’re as much a fan of cranberries as I am, you should check out my keto cranberry recipes where there are plenty of other delicious options.

I describe these keto-friendly donuts as a cross between a cake donut and an old-fashioned donut jam packed with cranberry flavor.

Because these cranberry keto donuts are baked rather than fried, they are also a breeze to make. The addition of sour cream ensures that they are moist and tender.

Using coconut flour and almond flour gives them the perfect cake donut texture. The raw cranberries add just enough tartness to compliment the sweetness of the donut.

The best part is that these keto donuts clock in at 4 g net carbs, making them a great option for anyone doing a keto diet.

This holiday season, why not surprise your loved ones with a platter full of sweet treats in the form of gluten-free cranberry donuts that are sure to fool their taste buds? It will make anyone embrace the keto diet. I promise.

What You’ll Need To Make Keto-Friendly Cranberry Donuts

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The following is a list of materials and simple ingredients you will need to bake your keto cranberry donuts: Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.

• Sifter
• Mixing bowl
• Electric stand mixer or hand mixer
• Donut mold, Silicone, or non-stick
• Almond Flour
• Coconut Flour
• Granulated sugar substitute
• Cranberries, fresh or frozen
• Unsalted butter
• Sour cream
• Vanilla or orange extract
• Large eggs at room temperature
• Heavy cream, room temperature
• Confectioner’s sugar substitute, for icing

How To Make Keto Cranberry Donuts

The good news is how easily these cranberry keto donuts come together. Once you have preheated your oven to 350 degrees and greased your donut molds, it’s then simply a matter of mixing your dry ingredients and wet ingredients together. Winning!

First, you’ll need to measure and combine the almond and coconut flour, sugar substitute, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Once that’s done, you’ll add the wet ingredients to the mix

First, you’ll add the sour cream, cooled melted butter, whole eggs, and vanilla extract and combine well. Be sure to use an electric mixer to ensure the batter is well incorporated.

Keep in mind that this is a thick dough, so add a little bit at a time to the donut pan.

Then, it’s time to fold in the cranberries. Note that you can use both fresh and frozen raw cranberries in this recipe, and there is no need to defrost the cranberries prior to adding them to the batter.

Now for the fun part. In order to easily add the batter into the donut molds, I recommend using a pastry bag (piping bag) or placing the donut batter into a large ziplock bag with the corner snipped off. Easy peasy!

I like using silicone donut molds, but a non-stick donut baking pan will also work. In both instances, you will need to grease them well.

For even baking, I place my silicone molds on top of a cookie sheet. This also makes it easier when it comes time to take them out of the oven.

After the donuts are baked and cooled, you’ll proceed to make the vanilla icing and then allow the icing to set before enjoying it.

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze for up to three weeks.

Looking for a sure way to master your keto baking skills? Be sure to check out my tried and proven keto baking tips that will make you a pro in no time.

Best Sugar-free Sweetener Options

As far as which sugar substitute to use for this cranberry keto donut recipe, I have a few recommendations. If you are a regular on our site, you know I’m a huge fan of Lakanto Monk Fruit.

This is because the texture of Lakanto is spot on since there is barely any aftertaste. It is a monk fruit and erythritol blend.

If you have not given this all-natural sweetener a try, you have no idea what you are missing.

I love that Lakanto Monk Fruit is all-natural, and it gets its sweetness from antioxidants called mogrosides, instead of fructose or sucrose. And it has zero calories and zero glycemic impact.

That being said, I’m also partial to Swerve another erythritol blend.  It works well in this keto donut recipe and is a great choice if you are looking for a sugar substitute that has no bitter aftertaste and measures just like sugar.

Swerve is made from ingredients found in select fruits and starchy root vegetables and contains no artificial ingredients, preservatives, or flavors. Like Lakanto, Swerve has a 0% impact on blood sugar.

I know some of you are stevia fans. If that’s you, you can use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure in this recipe.

However, it’s important to note that if you are using Pyure, you will want to use half the amount called for in this recipe since it’s a much sweeter option.

Lastly, if you cannot easily find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda with great success.

I don’t recommend Splenda Bake because it’s actually a half-sucralose product and will be too high in carbs to be considered keto-friendly.

You will need a confectioner’s sugar substitute for donut icing. Thankfully, both Lakanto and Swerve Confectioners have great ones.

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