Low Carb Donut Holes with Just 1/7 net carbs per serving
Maple-y sweet donut holes recipe, just 1.7 net carbs per serving. These are easy to make, tender, and will definitely put an end to any donut craving you may have going on.
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine American - low -carb
Keyword donut
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 3 minutesminutes
Total Time 8 minutesminutes
Servings 8donut holes (1 serving)
Calories 25kcal
Author Katherine Peters
Ingredients
1/2cuppork rinds1/3 cup after grinding
1tablespoonalmonds
1/4teaspoonbaking powder
3teaspoonsxylitol or equivalent carb-free sweetener
1egg
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2teaspoonmaple flavoring
Oil for fryingI use peanut oil because it works best...use vegetable if you have allergy worries
Instructions
Heat oil to 360F
Grind the pork rinds and almonds in a blender until they look like crumbs.
Add the xlitol and baking powder.
Mix well.
Blend in egg and flavorings.
Drop by Tablespoonful into the hot oil and fry until puffed and golden.
Drain on paper towels.
Shake xylitol, or xylitol and cinnamon mixture over the top.
Eat immediately.
Notes
The grams of fat is approximate since I can't exactly figure the extra fat/calories from frying. These are low carb but remember...calories do count. These are a treat, not meant to be an everyday occurrence.