Master Keto Beignet Base Recipe

One Dough. Endless Sweet & Savory Possibilities.

Soft inside. Lightly crisp outside. Rich, buttery flavor — without sugar or high carbs.

This master keto beignet base creates authentic New Orleans–style texture while staying keto and diabetic friendly. Designed to fry or bake beautifully, this dough becomes everything from powdered classics to bacon-cheddar brunch bites.

The Origin of Beignets

Beignets originated in France and made their way to Louisiana with French settlers in the 18th century. In New Orleans they became legendary, traditionally served hot and buried under powdered sugar — most famously at Café du Monde.

Classic versions rely on wheat flour and sugar. This keto version recreates that same pillowy interior using low-carb flours and allulose.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups almond flour (super fine blanched)
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• Keystone Pantry Allulose – ¼ cup
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Why Each Ingredient Matters

Almond Flour: Creates structure and soft crumb while keeping carbs low.

Coconut Flour: Absorbs moisture and prevents greasy centers.

Baking Powder: Provides lift instead of yeast.

Eggs: Bind and enrich the dough.

Allulose: Browns like sugar with zero net carbs and no cooling effect.

Heavy Cream: Adds tenderness.

Butter: Enhances mouthfeel and flavor.

Instructions

1. Whisk almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl whisk eggs, allulose, cream, butter, and vanilla.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until soft dough forms. Rest 3–5 minutes.
4. Roll dough between parchment to ½-inch thickness. Cut into squares.
5. Fry at 350°F for 2–3 minutes per side or bake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes.

Sweet Keto Beignet Variations

• Classic Powdered Keto Beignets
• Chocolate Chip Beignets
• Lemon Sugar Beignets
• Berry Cream Filled Beignets
• Cinnamon Roll Beignets

Optional upgrade: fold in Keystone Pantry Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips.

Savory Keto Beignet Variations

• Cheddar Herb Beignets
• Bacon Gruyère Beignets
• Garlic Parmesan Beignets

For savory versions, omit vanilla and reduce allulose to 1 tablespoon.

Nutrition (Per Plain Beignet – Estimated)

• Calories: ~145
• Fat: ~12g
• Protein: ~4g
• Total Carbs: ~4.5g
• Fiber: ~2g
• Net Carbs: ~2.5g

Sweet fillings or cheeses will vary nutrition slightly. Allulose contributes zero net carbs.

Why This Works for Keto & Diabetics

• No refined sugar
• No wheat flour
• No erythritol cooling effect
• Low glycemic impact
• Rich bakery-style texture

This isn’t a compromise recipe — it’s real pastry flavor without metabolic consequences.