These are the best vegan donuts! They have the perfect cinnamon sugar coating and taste just like a deep fried donut, but are baked so they are a healthier option. They are also so easy to make!
If you are a fan of vegan desserts like the best vegan peanut butter oatmeal cookies, and vegan protein cookies then you are in the right place! I can't wait for you to make the vegan donut recipe I am sharing with you today.
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Why you will love these donuts:
- The taste! These vegan donuts have the perfect cinnamon sugar coating and the inside of the donuts is so light and fluffy. They taste just like a deep fried donut hole.
- They are so simple and easy to make with just a few minutes of hands on time.
- Besides being vegan this donut recipe is healthy, refined sugar free, yeast free, egg-free, dairy-free and can easily be made gluten-free too.
- These homemade donuts are baked in the oven rather than fried in a deep frier so they are healthier than many other donut recipes.
Ingredients and substitutions:
For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.
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- All purpose flour - if you are gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free all purpose flour instead.
- Coconut sugar - this adds a delicious sweet flavour to these donuts, while keeping them refined sugar free. I have not tested this recipe with any other sweeteners and don't recommend trying to replace this with a different sugar.
- Ground cinnamon - this adds the most delicious flavour to these donuts and is also used to make the sweet cinnamon sugar coating.
- Apple sauce - is used to help give natural sweetness to these donuts, and is used instead of an egg.
- Apple cider vinegar - when combined with the baking soda, the apple cider vinegar helps these donuts rise and become even more light and fluffy.
- Coconut oil - coconut oil is a great dairy-free substitute for butter and helps make these donuts so nice and moist. You could swap this for a vegan butter instead.
- Coconut milk - to help add moisture and natural sweetness to the donuts. I recommend using full fat coconut milk rather than light coconut milk which is too watery.
Recipe variations:
- To make these into gluten-free vegan donuts: use a gluten-free all purpose flour.
- If you are serving a group or want extras to freeze for later you can make a double batch of these donuts.
- Instead of using the cinnamon sugar coating you could top these donuts with an icing or glaze.
How to make vegan donuts:
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and whisk the flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
- Step 2: Pour the coconut milk, applesauce, melted coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix well with a spoon until you have a smooth batter.
- Step 3: Spoon the batter into a donut pan, filling to about 3/4 of the way full. Be careful not to overfill the pan or the donuts will overflow as they bake. Bake the donuts for 14-16 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the donuts are firm on the outside. Then let the donuts cool completely.
- Step 4: To make the cinnamon sugar coating, stir together the coconut sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl, and melt the coconut oil in a separate bowl. Once the donuts are cooled, dunk the donuts into the melted coconut oil and then into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat them. Then enjoy!
Top tips:
- Do not try using baking powder instead of baking soda.
- I use a silicone donut mold to bake these donuts - if you use another type of donut mold you may have to alter the cooking time.
- Storage: store these vegan donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or for 5 days in the fridge.
Vegan donuts FAQs:
Does Krispy Kreme have vegan donuts?
If you like in Canada or the US, Krispy Kreme does not offer vegan donuts, but if you live in the UK they do have vegan donut options.
Are these donuts gluten-free?
As long as you use a gluten-free all purpose flour to make these donuts they will be gluten-free.
Does Dunkin Donuts have vegan donuts?
Dunkin Donuts does not offer vegan donuts. They do have a few vegan items on their menu including oatmeal, avocado toast, hash browns, bagels and English muffins.
Can I freeze these donuts?
These donuts freeze really well in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
Other vegan desserts you will love:
Recipe
Cinnamon Sugar Vegan Donuts
These are the best vegan donuts. Easy to make with a delicious cinnamon sugar coating these donuts make the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 308kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch sea salt
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon apple sauce
- 2 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoon melted coconut oil
Instructions
Donut Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
- Pour the coconut milk, applesauce, apple cider vinegar, melted coconut oil and vanilla into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix well with a large spoon to combine. The batter will be similar to cake batter - not too thick but not very runny either.
- Spoon the batter into the donut pan, or fill a large ziplock bag with the batter, cut a hole in the corner and pipe into the pan, filling to about 3/4 of the way full. Be careful not to overfill the pan or the donuts will overflow as they bake.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the donuts are firm on the outside. Then let the donuts cool completely.
Donut Topping Instructions
- Stir together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping in a medium bowl, and melt the coconut oil in a separate bowl.
- Once the donuts are cooled, dunk the donuts in the melted coconut oil and then dunk each donut into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe yields 6 donuts.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
- Feel free to double or triple this recipe.
- I use a silicone donut mold to bake these donuts - if you use another type of donut mold you may have to adjust the cooking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg
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