Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt.

Step 2

To the dry ingredients, add melted butter, sour cream and egg. Stir with an electric mixer until smooth and combined.

Step 3

Roll dough into 8 balls and flatten into a round bun shape.

Step 4

Add lard or avocado oil to a small non-stick skillet and heat to medium heat. Add enough lard or or oil to cover the donut almost halfway. Add a couple of donuts to the skillet and fry on each side until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side). Can swirl the oil in the pan to help coat the donuts as they cook. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to cool.

Step 5

Mix the konjac gum powder with the powdered sugar free sweetener. Then pour mixture into boiling water. Immediately stir to combine to avoid clumping. Add lemon juice flavor extract and food coloring. Stir to combine. Mixture will continue to thicken as it cools.

Step 6

Add jelly to a piping bag fitted with a injector tip and pipe jelly into the center of each donut.

Step 7

Dust with powdered sugar free sweetener if desired.