These low carb maple caramel glazed donuts are my version of a classic maple donut.Say goodbye to those moments of weakness and temptation when sugar packed donuts are placed in front of you. With only seven grams of net carbs and zero grams of sugar these caramel maple glazed donuts are yet another delicious cure to your cravings!
Preheat the oven to 325° Fahrenheit and heavily grease a 12 cavity donut pan with either olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl mix together the protein powder, almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
Next, add the cream, eggs, water, and vanilla and mix again until well combined. Whip the batter for a couple of minutes, by hand or with mix well with a stand mixer, until you have a smooth slightly airy batter.
Spoon or pour the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until set and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before turning them out on a wire rack.
For the Caramel Maple Glaze
Begin by melting your butter in a small sauce pan over low heat. While it is melting use a whisk to stir the butter, helping it melt more evenly.
Once melted, add the sweetener and maple. Boil for about 3 minutes, stirring the mixture constantly, until the butter and sweetener have begun to brown and the sweetener has fully dissolved and begun to caramelize.
Next, add the cream and whisk until you have a smooth caramel sauce. Remove the pan from heat, and let the sauce cool.
Once it has cooled dip the tops of each donut in the glaze coating the tops and sides. Set the donuts aside on either a wire rack or plate and let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.