Vegan Chocolate Donuts that are not fried.
I like that these donuts are so tasty!
Vegan Chocolate Donuts
Vegan Chocolate Donuts
This is a recipe for baked donuts that are friendly to the vegan diet.
I am also including options for a lower to no sugar and a gluten free version of this recipe.
Have you tried my recipe for Black Bean Brownies?
That brownie recipe is another great idea for a vegan chocolaty snack or dessert.
Both this recipe for vegan donuts and that recipe for vegan brownies are great tasting chocolaty dessert ideas.
Confused about which vegan milk is the best to use in your recipe?
Here is what you need to know about choosing the right vegan milk..
Everyone seems to ask are vegan donuts (or doughnuts) healthier.
I always remind people that just about anything is healthier if the ingredients are healthier.
Also, ‘healthier’ may have different definitions depending on the lifestyle or diet that you are most loyal to.
What I will say is that this recipe is not made with (dairy) eggs or butter.
Instead of eggs and butter, we will use vegan versions.
Really, it can be hard to tell the difference in taste.
People also like to ask do baked donuts taste the same as fried.
Personally, I enjoy the taste of baked donuts to the regular fried version.
Baked donuts are lighter in texture and do not leave me with major regrets.
Some people do like to compare a baked donut to cake.
In some ways, yes, a baked donut can be kind of like a cake baked in a donut shaped pan.
But, you do have the option to glaze it and top the baked donut to taste and look more like a regular donut.
Vegan Chocolate Donuts
Tips for making these vegan chocolate frosted donuts.
Make these donut gluten free by using a gluten free all purpose flour.
Just make sure that the flour measures 1:1 with regular all purpose flour or you may need to make some ingredient adjustments.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- When you fill the donut molds, fill them no more than ¾ full. This is because the donuts will rise while baking.
- It is important that the donuts are allowed to cool after removing them from the oven. Not allowing the donuts to cool can lead to the donuts cracking or breaking.
- When you unmold your donuts, use a butter knife to help loosen the donuts. Simply carefully run your butter knife around the edges of the donuts.
Here is what you will need to make this vegan donuts recipe baked.
I suggest that you first read the labels on your ingredients to assure that they are vegan.
Also, you can find Vegan Sprinkles here as well.
Besides the vegan ingredients listed in the ingredient listing, you will need something to bake your donuts in.
I like to use Donut Baking Pans in a recipe such as this one. However, for smaller batches, you can easily use a Donut Maker to make your donuts.
How to store homemade baked donuts.
These donuts can be stored in an airtight container where if properly stored, they should keep for up to five days refrigerated. However, you can also freeze these donuts for up to two months.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
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- How to make a Vegan Pumpkin Pie.
- Vegan Banana Chocolate Mousse.
- Homemade Vegan Raspberry Crumble.
- Vegan Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies.
- How to make Vegan Caramel Sauce.
- Vegan Almond Milk Ice Cream REcipe.
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Vegan Chocolate Donuts
Vegan Chocolate Glaze
This recipe for vegan donuts can be topped with a chocolate glaze.
The chocolate glaze is also vegan.
Here is how to make the vegan chocolate glaze.
In a microwave bowl, melt together vegan dark chocolate chips (1 cup) and coconut ol (½ tablespoon, stopping to stir every 30 seconds. When melted and the donuts are cooled, simply transfer the chocolate to a shallow bowl and dip the donuts into it to cover.
Ingredients needed to make these baked vegan donuts.
- Flaxseed Meal– 1 tablespoon.
- Water- 3 tablespoons, room temperature.
- Flour– 1 ½ cups + 1 tablespoon, all purpose. Can use a gluten free all purpose flour for gluten free option.
- Baking Powder– 1 ½ teaspoon.
- Unsweetened Cocoa powder-3 tablespoons.
- Vegan Butter– ½ cup, melted.
- Sugar– 1 cup. Can use a bake-able granular sugar alternative for low sugar option.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk- ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon.
- Vanilla Extract– 1 teaspoon.
- Optional, glaze, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut on top,
How to make Vegan Chocolate Donuts.
- Preheat the oven and prep two donut baking pans well for nonstick.
- Prepare your vegan egg by mixing together the flaxseed meal with the water in a small bowl. Set this bowl aside.
- In a large bowl, combine together the flour, baking powder, and unsweetened cocoa powder using a whisk or a fork.
- Next, in a large mixing bowl, beat together the vegan butter and sugar until smooth. Then mix in the vegan egg, almond milk, add vanilla extract. Beat in the dry ingredients from the first bowl until just mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepped baking pans for donuts, filling each cup ¾ full. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean then remove from oven and allow to fully cool before removing the donuts from the pan.
- To glaze the donuts, simply dip each donut into the glaze and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. You can top the donuts with optional ingredient while the glaze hardens.
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Vegan Chocolate Donuts, a tasty chocolaty glazed baked donut recipe with low sugar and gluten free options included.
Vegan Chocolate Donuts
Ingredients
- Flaxseed Meal– 1 tablespoon.
- Water- 3 tablespoons.
- Flour– 1 ½ cups + 1 tablespoon all purpose.
- Baking Powder– 1 ½ teaspoon.
- Unsweetened Cocoa powder-3 tablespoons.
- Vegan Butter– ½ cup melted.
- Sugar– 1 cup.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk- ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon.
- Vanilla Extract– 1 teaspoon.
- Optional glaze, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut on top,
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep two donut baking pans well for nonstick.
- Prepare your vegan egg by mixing together the flaxseed meal with the water in a small bowl. Set this bowl aside.
- In a large bowl, combine together the flour, baking powder, and unsweetened cocoa powder using a whisk or a fork.
- Next, in a large mixing bowl, beat together the vegan butter and sugar until smooth. Then mix in the vegan egg, almond milk, add vanilla extract. Beat in the dry ingredients from the first bowl until just mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepped baking pans for donuts, filling each cup ¾ full. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean then remove from oven and allow to fully cool before removing the donuts from the pan.
- To glaze the donuts, simply dip each donut into the glaze and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. You can top the donuts with optional ingredient while the glaze hardens.
Recipe Notes
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