Low-Carb Chanukah Donuts: Soft, Sugar-Free, and Surprisingly Delicious

These low-carb donuts taste surprisingly close to the real thing — but without the sugar and heavy carbohydrates. Soft, tender, and lightly flavored with vanilla, they're a delicious way to enjoy Chanukah treats without feeling deprived.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (100 g) almond flour (or finely ground almonds)

• ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted

• ¼ cup (50 g) powdered sweetener

• 4 eggs

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

2. Place the melted butter, heavy cream, and powdered sweetener in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.

3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until fully combined. Add the almond flour and baking powder, then mix until a smooth batter forms.

4. Transfer the batter to a well-greased nonstick donut pan or a muffin tin. Do not overfill the molds.

5. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.

6. Roll each donut in granulated sweetener if desired.

7. For a glazed version, melt together:

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

• 2 tablespoons powdered sweetener

• A few drops of vanilla extract

8. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled donuts.

Nutritional Information (Per Donut)

• 117.4 calories

• 10.65 g fat

• 1.56 g carbohydrates

• 0 g dietary fiber

• 0.3 g sugar

• 3.47 g protein

Recipe and nutritional information provided by Dina Roitman, regional dietitian at Meuhedet Health Services Southern District and the DMC Center for Diabetes and Obesity Treatment.