Keto Hershey’s Chocolate Donuts

Can I tell you that these Keto Hershey’s Chocolate Donuts are what dreams are made of? This keto chocolate donut recipe is one decadent chocolate donut.

Frankly, it’s hard to believe that these are keto donuts and that they are sugar-free, grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free. But they are!

The recipe for these keto donuts was adapted from my famous Keto Hershey’s Chocolate Cake.

I adjusted my recipe to make a sturdier batter that could be used to make low-carb donuts. This recipe was made dairy-free by using melted coconut oil instead of butter.

Moreover, this delicious sugar-free chocolate donut also features a chocolate icing recipe that will have you licking your fingers.

Be sure to check out our recipe for keto sour cream donuts for the flavor profile of old-fashioned donuts, which we all remember and love. AND our keto strawberry donuts for a seasonal treat

Back when I didn’t adhere to a ketogenic lifestyle, this girl loved her donuts. And if there was one donut that I simply could not pass up, it was the chocolate donut from Dunkin Donuts. 

I wasn’t one to drink a glass of milk, but if there was ever a time that I craved milk, it was when I had their decadent chocolate donuts.

But all those sweets did a number on my health. Thankfully, today, I can enjoy a keto donut that does my body good and doesn’t spike my sugar levels.

You should know that this isn’t the first time I have made keto donuts.

So be sure to also check out our entire collection of keto donuts for delicious treats!

Keto Chocolate Donuts

My husband, Randy, was the one who suggested I make a keto donut recipe using Hershey’s chocolate. That love of mine is a genius!

Randy may not know how to boil a pot of water—true story. But the man knows how to encourage me to keep creating keto recipes.

So, not wanting to disappoint him, I rolled up my sleeves, said a prayer, and began to experiment in my kitchen.

By the way, do you see those mouth-watering keto donut pictures? That’s Randy and our daughter Michelle’s masterpiece. Yup, it’s a family effort to get keto recipes to you.

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of requests for keto dairy-free recipes, and to be honest with you, I wasn’t sure if I would be able to deliver.

After all, I have a whole slew of keto cream cheese recipes that are certainly NOT dairy-free.

Thankfully, I achieved a chocolate donut recipe that is dairy-free and delicious!

Ingredients Needed

Note that the entire recipe is at the end of this post. However, I recommend you take the time to read the entire post because I’ve gone into great detail to ensure your keto donuts come out perfectly.

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Keto Chocolate Donuts

• Granulated sugar substitute
• Finely milled almond flour
• Coconut flour
• Hershey’s cocoa powder
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Sea salt
• Large eggs, room temperature
• Coconut milk or almond milk
• Melted coconut oil (refined)
• Vanilla extract
• Boiling water

Keto Chocolate Icing

• Unsweetened baking chocolate
• Coconut oil
• Confectioners sugar-substitute
• Sea salt

Hershey’s Cocoa Keto 

Let me clarify that this post is not sponsored by Hershey’s Chocolate; I’m just a raving fan sharing her enthusiasm. But if Hershey comes knocking, I am not opposed to it. Why? It’s Hershey’s, people!

Can we chat about Hershey’s natural cocoa for a moment? Because, as you faithful readers may know, I have a natural thing for chocolate.

In fact, I have an entire category of keto chocolate recipes, and many of those use Hershey’s cocoa powder.

But why Hershey’s? Well, because it’s the brand I grew up on, and frankly, it never disappoints.  Plus, it’s inexpensive and easy to find. These are all wins in my book.

I have chocolate recipes that feature both Hershey’s Natural Cocoa and Hershey’s Special Dark, which is Dutch-process cocoa.

Dutch-processed cocoa means that it has been processed with an alkali. This affects how the cocoa interacts with leavening agents.

Simply put, Dutch-process cocoa can only be used with baking powder because it doesn’t play nicely with baking soda. The alkali process neutralizes the baking soda, and therefore, it doesn’t rise properly.

This recipe calls for both baking powder and baking soda, so it needs to be a natural cocoa powder. Got it?

In this process, cocoa has a milder and less bitter taste. However, you should note that that’s not the case with Hershey’s Special Dark because it has a rich, dark flavor profile. 

Is Hershey’s Cocoa Powder Keto-friendly? 

I am happy to tell you that Hershey’s cocoa powder can be enjoyed on a keto diet. Of course, I’m referring to their baking cocoa powder.

This is because there is no sweetener in their cocoa powder.

The Flours

When it comes to baking these keto chocolate donuts, I like to use a mixture of both almond and coconut flour.

The combination of these two flours produces the best texture I find when making low-carb donuts. 

And the brand does matter when it comes to wheat flour alternatives, which is why I linked my two favorite choices.

The Sweeteners For Low Carb Chocolate Donuts

I have several options when it comes to which sweetener you can use in this keto Hershey’s chocolate donut recipe.

I really like Lakanto Monk Fruit because the texture is spot on and because there is barely any aftertaste.  Can I just add that it’s my favorite sweetener because it never gives me an issue?

I’m also partial to Swerve, an erythritol blend. However, it does have a stronger cooling aftertaste that some people dislike. Personally, it’s not an issue for me, and it’s why I’m a fan.

You could also use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure for most of my baked goods.

But for some odd reason, I find that chocolate and stevia do not play well together and generally produce a greater aftertaste. So, in the case of this recipe, I wouldn’t recommend it. 

Unless you, of course, don’t have this problem, then, by all means, use it. But if you’re not sure, avoid stevia.

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

I know not everyone would agree with me here, and I respect that, but in my book, it’s still better than regular sugar.

However, when it comes to this keto chocolate icing recipe, you will have to use a confectioner’s sugar substitute. Both Lakanto and Swerve have great ones.

Some people make their confectioners’ sugar by grinding their favorite sugar substitute in a dry coffee grinder. But that’s not something I’ve tried, so I can’t recommend it. 

How To Make Keto Chocolate Donuts

• Measure your almond flour and then run it through a sifter. This little extra step is worth the effort. It allows your almond flour to mimic wheat flour more accurately. 
• Invest in silicone donut molds. Although you can certainly bake these keto donuts in a metal donut pan, the ease of the silicone mold is worth the small price. 
• Whether you are using a silicone mold or a metal tin pan, make sure you generously grease your pans.
• I used the regular-sized donut mold, and the baking time and nutritional facts reflect this. If you are making larger or mini donuts, you will have to adjust the baking time accordingly.
• This batter is much thicker than the Keto Hershey’s Chocolate Cake that inspired it. I had to make a thicker batter so that the texture of the donuts would be more like the traditional ones.

Making Keto Hershey’s Chocolate Donuts

• In order to facilitate the process of adding your donut batter into the donut molds, I suggest you place your batter into a large ziplock bag and then cut the tip to make a pastry bag. Or use a large pastry bag.
• You will be filling your donut molds to almost the brim. This is because these donuts will not rise much. 
• You can add hot coffee instead of hot water to the recipe for a fun spin. The added coffee flavor will not be pronounced and will enhance the chocolate flavor. Because these are keto donuts that you might want to share with children, I left the coffee as simply a suggestion. 
• This recipe was made dairy-free, but if you are not avoiding dairy, you can use melted butter instead of coconut oil.
• If you opt to use refined coconut oil, be sure to use a brand that is neutral in taste. Otherwise, the coconut flavor can be too pronounced in the recipe. 
• Can I encourage you to read my Keto Baking post, where I share all my baking tips for low-carb baking? It’s a resource that will make things so much easier for you. 
• Allow your donuts to cool completely before attempting to take them out of the donut mold. Then if using the donut silicone mold, place a finger through the bottom hole and gently push up to loosen the donuts easily from the mold.
• Store your glazed donuts in the refrigerator. They should keep well in the fridge for up to five days. 
• If you decide to freeze your donuts, you will need to use a freezer container that will allow you to do so in a single layer. The donuts can be frozen with or without icing for up to 3 weeks. 

Keto Chocolate Icing

I really wanted to highlight the flavor in this keto donut recipe, so I opted to use chocolate icing.

When your donuts have been allowed to cool to room temperature and are out of the molds, place them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This extra step will make adding the chocolate icing easier. 

The keto chocolate icing is a combination of unsweetened baking chocolate, confectioner’s sugar-free sweetener, and coconut oil.

You’ll melt the chocolate and then add the solid coconut oil to the melted chocolate. Once this is well combined, you then add the confectioner’s sweetener.

If your icing is too thick at this point, you can add 1/2–1 teaspoon of coconut oil.

To add the icing to your donuts, you will gently dunk them into the bowl. I opted to dunk twice to ensure a good coating. 

Can I add that my son-in-love Peter gave me the biggest compliment by sharing that these keto donuts reminded him of Entemmens Donuts? Oh yes, this momma lives for her children’s compliments.

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