Calling all bacon lovers and keto enthusiasts! Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering treat that combines two of your favorite things: bacon and chocolate. These Bacon Keto Chocolate Donuts are the perfect guilt-free dessert for those following a low-carb, high-fat diet.
In this blog post, we’ll share a delicious recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing your ketogenic lifestyle. We’ll walk you through the simple steps to make these decadent donuts, including how to incorporate crispy bacon bits into the batter for an extra savory twist.
Donuts are a staple sweet breakfast treat but, normally limited on the ketogenic diet due to their high carb content. Luckily, not only are these chocolate donuts keto, but they also have bacon and what’s better than chocolate donuts? Bacon chocolate donuts!
Bacon Keto Chocolate Donuts
Ingredients
- Donuts
- Â 1/2 cup and 1 tbsp almond flour
-  ¼ cup coconut flour
-  1 tbsp psyllium husk
-  1 tsp xanthan gum
-  ¼ tsp salt
-  1 cup water
-  57 g butter
-  2 tbsp erythritol
- Â 2Â eggs
-  1 tsp vanilla extract
-  ½ tsp baking powder
- Chocolate Glaze
-  ¾ cup powdered erythritol
-  10.50 oz bacon
-  2 tbsp cocoa powder
-  2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- Â 3Â squares sugar-free dark chocolate
-  1 tbsp butter
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Mix dry ingredients for the donuts in a bowl.
- Add the water, butter, and sweetener in a saucepan and heat over medium-high heat.
- Remove from heat once it begins to simmer and add the dry ingredients.
- Stir the mixture for 1-2 minutes with a spoon until the mixture loosens from the sides.
- Cool the dough in a bowl.
Note: This is done so that when the eggs are added they do not begin to cook and scramble. - Chop the bacon to small pieces, fry in a pan until golden, and set aside.
- Mix the eggs into the dough one at the time with an electric mixer.
Note: The dough should be a bit sticky. - Mix in baking powder, vanilla, and half the bacon.
- Grease a donut pan.
- Either spoon the dough in or put in a piping bag and pipe into the donut tins.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then cover in baking foil and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- To make the glaze, melt the chocolate and butter in a saucepan.
- Stir in the sweetener, cocoa powder, and almond milk.
- Dip the donuts in the glaze before it cools.
- Sprinkle fried bacon pieces on top before the glaze sets.
- Enjoy your bacon keto chocolate donuts for breakfast, dessert, or anything in between!
These Bacon Keto Chocolate Donuts are the perfect indulgent treat for anyone following a keto diet. With the rich, chocolatey flavor and the savory addition of bacon, these donuts are sure to satisfy your cravings without derailing your healthy eating goals. Whether you’re a fan of sweet and savory combinations or simply looking for a delicious keto-friendly dessert, these donuts are a must-try. Give them a go and let us know in the comments how they turned out for you. We’d love to hear about your experience and any modifications you made to make them your own. Happy baking!
