Description
Delightful low-carb donut balls, perfect for cozy get-togethers and sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 grams Almond Flour
- ⅓ teaspoon Xanthan Gum
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Low Carb Sugar Substitute (granulated)
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 Egg
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ⅓ cup Low Carb Sugar Substitute (powdered)
- ½ teaspoon Heavy Cream
- ⅓ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Water (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C) and line a baking pan with baking paper.
- Combine the almond flour, xanthan gum, salt, granulated sugar substitute, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
- Melt the butter over low heat and add the vanilla extract, stirring gently.
- Fold the melted butter mixture into the flour mixture, stirring for 2-3 minutes until a soft dough forms.
- Allow the dough to cool to room temperature, then mix in the egg until it becomes elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes to enhance its texture.
- Shape the dough into small balls, roughly the size of a tablespoon, and place them on the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 390°F, then lower the temperature to 355°F and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until they turn a lovely golden color.
- Whisk together the powdered low-carb sugar substitute, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and water for the glaze until thick but pourable.
- Roll the warm donut balls in the glaze and serve immediately for a delightful treat!
Notes
These donut balls can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg