Staying committed to a ketogenic lifestyle doesn't mean you have to give up on dessert. These Vegan Baked Jelly Doughnuts are a delightful way to enjoy a sweet treat without sabotaging your macros. Crafted with almond flour, sugar-free jelly, and flaxseed meal, they’re soft, satisfying, and 100% plant-based.
Unlike traditional doughnuts that are deep-fried and sugar-loaded, these are baked to perfection and sweetened with erythritol, a keto-friendly sweetener that won't spike your blood sugar. Let’s dive into this guilt-free indulgence!
🕒 Prep & Cook Time
- Preparation Time: 1.5 hours
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 12
🍩 Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. yeast
- 2 tbsp. warm water
- 180 ml soymilk
- 1 tbsp. erythritol maple syrup
- 1 gram baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp. flaxseed meal
- 3 tbsp. water
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 500 grams almond flour
- 150 grams desiccated coconut
- Sugar-free fruit jelly (for filling)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Sprinkle yeast over warm water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- Combine flaxseed meal and 3 tbsp. of water. Let sit for 5 minutes to form a gel.
- In a large bowl, mix the yeast mixture, flaxseed gel, soymilk, erythritol syrup, and olive oil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet, kneading the dough until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough to ½” thickness on a floured surface. Cut into circles using a doughnut cutter or glass.
- Transfer to a baking sheet, cover, and let rise again for 1 hour.
- Bake at 420°F (215°C) for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Cool on a rack. Use a pastry injector to fill each doughnut with sugar-free jelly.
- Roll or sprinkle with desiccated coconut for a delicious finish.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 251 kcal
- Fats: 22 g (71%)
- Proteins: 9 g (14%)
- Net Carbs: 9 g (15%)
📚 Why Choose Keto Doughnuts?
According to Healthline, the ketogenic diet supports weight loss, reduces blood sugar levels, and improves overall health markers. These doughnuts help you stay on track while indulging in something sweet. Plus, almond flour provides healthy fats and keeps the doughnut low in net carbs.