Keto Cinnamon Sugar Cottage Cheese Donuts with Almond Flour

Soft, sweet, and rolled in cinnamon sugar, these sugar-free keto cottage cheese donuts feel like a cozy café breakfast made at home, without the carbs, oven mess, or deep frying.

They’re made in a mini donut maker for perfect little shapes every time, no fuss. Each one is high protein, low carb, and totally diabetic-friendly. You’ll get that golden outside, soft middle, and buttery cinnamon coating in minutes. All with simple ingredients and zero sugar.

Each donut has 205 calories, just 3.7g net carbs, and 10.4g protein, making them a filling low-carb treat that still fits perfectly into a keto diet.

When I first tested these keto donuts, I didn’t expect them to rise this well in my Dash mini donut maker. The donut batter looked thicker than I wanted, so I thinned it a little and boom, the donuts cooked golden brown, soft inside, and firmed up beautifully as they cooled.

The coating took me a few tries, too. First, I mixed the sweetener and cinnamon with melted butter, but it wouldn’t stick. Then I tried just the dry mix, and nope, that didn’t work either. What finally worked: dip just the top half of each donut lightly in melted butter (not dripping), then press into the cinnamon sweetener. Perfect coating every time.

These little keto donut holes are soft at first bite, set up as they cool, and hit with that classic cinnamon sugar flavor we all love.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• High protein thanks to cottage cheese and eggs
• No protein powder just cottage cheese
• Almond flour only, no coconut mix needed
• Sweet cinnamon sugar coating without real sugar
• Ready in 15 minutes using a mini donut maker
• Perfect little snack that feels indulgent but is keto

Ingredients

• full-fat cottage cheese
• egg (room temperature)
• almond flour
• Swerve (granulated)
• baking powder
• ground cinnamon
• salt
• Vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

• Swerve (granulated)
• ground cinnamon
• butter

Instructions

1. Blend the wet ingredients: cottage cheese, vanilla, and egg until smooth in a food processor.
2. Add the dry ingredients: almond flour, sweetener, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Blend until the batter is smooth.
3. Check the texture. A thinner batter rises better, so if it looks too thick, add a splash of almond milk.
4. Preheat your Dash mini donut maker (donut pan) and spray it with coconut oil.
5. Add about two teaspoons of batter to each mold.
6. Cook until golden brown. Donuts will be very soft at first, but will firm up as they cool.
7. Mix cinnamon and sweetener in a small bowl. Dip the top half of each donut in melted butter, then into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Expert Tips

• Let your ingredients sit out for a few minutes before blending. Cold eggs and cottage cheese don’t mix as smoothly.
• If your batter looks thick like cookie dough consistency, it’s too thick. Add a tiny splash of almond milk to loosen it. A thinner batter rises better and cooks through evenly.
• I tested a few ways to coat the donuts and here’s what actually works: melt the butter, dip just the top half of the donut, then press it into the cinnamon sweetener mix. If you try to mix it all together first or coat the whole donut, it won’t stick or gets soggy.
• These donuts feel soft right after cooking but don’t worry. Let them cool on a wire rack or parchment. They firm up and taste even better once they settle.

Ingredient Swaps

• Swap butter with melted coconut oil for dairy-free
• Use monk fruit, erythritol, allulose or Lakanto instead of Swerve
• The coconut flour version, I tested, works great if you prefer – cottage cheese cinnamon donuts recipe.

Nut-Free Option with Coconut Flour

If you’re looking for a nut-free version, I’ve tested these donuts with coconut flour too. The coconut flour ones didn’t rise quite as much, but I actually prefer the tast, more like a classic donut and less gritty. Plus, they’re naturally nut-free and lower in calories. You can find the full coconut flour version here: Keto Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Donuts with Coconut Flour

Storage Tips

• Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days
• Best eaten the next day when the texture sets
• Freeze plain donuts up to 2 months, then re-dip after thawing

What to Serve With

These donuts are already a little treat on their own, but here’s how to level them up keto style:

• A spoonful of whipped cream or whipped cottage cheese for that creamy café vibe
• A strong cup of coffee or cinnamon cold brew. Just how I have mine
• Drizzle with Keto Sugar-Free Nutella for that chocolate-hazelnut hit
• Pair with a scoop of Keto Vanilla Ice Cream or Keto Chocolate Mousse if you’re feeling fancy

Conclusion

These cottage cheese cinnamon donuts are one of those recipes that check all the boxes – cozy, quick, and blood sugar-friendly. I’ve been keto since 2019 and lost 50 lbs, so I always test recipes for real taste, not just macros.

I love how easy these are in the donut maker, no oven or frying, just soft warm little guys you can eat anytime.

Give them a try and let me know in the comments: do you like your donuts cinnamon-coated or chocolate glazed?

FAQ

Q: Can I bake these in the oven instead of using a donut maker?

​A: Yes, just use a silicone donut pan and bake at 350°F on a baking tray. Keep an eye on them, they’ll be golden and set in about 12 minutes. A cheap oven thermometer is your best bet to make sure you’re at the correct temperature.

Q: Why didn’t my donuts rise?

​A: The most common reason is batter that’s too thick. A little extra liquid helps get the right final dough texture. Also, check if your baking powder is fresh.

Q: Can I use coconut flour instead of almond flour?

​A: Yes, you can but not with a straight swap. Coconut flour is more absorbent, so the amount has to be reduced. I’ve tested both versions for you and here is the keto cottage cheese donuts with coconut flour recipe. 

Q: Do I need xanthan gum or psyllium husk?

​A: Nope. The eggs and cottage cheese are enough of a binding agent in this keto donut recipe. That’s part of what makes it free baking friendly.

Q: How can I avoid soggy donuts after coating?

​A: Only dip the top half in melted butter and cinnamon mix. The butter shouldn’t drip. Letting them cool on parchment paper or a wire rack is also key for the best texture.

Q: Can I fill these like donut holes or cream-filled donuts?

A: You could pipe in sugar-free chocolate chips or whipped cream cheese using a pastry bag, but keep the donuts chilled after filling. The form of too large eggs or excess liquid in the batter can make them too soft to fill.

More Recipes You’ll Love

• Keto Cookie Cottage Cheese Waffles
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This donut recipe is the first of four I tested. The full collection is coming this week:

• Keto Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Donuts with Coconut Flour
• Keto Pistachio Cottage Cheese Donuts with Almond Flour (coming soon)
• Keto Pistachio Cottage Cheese Donuts with Coconut Flour (coming soon)

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