Vegan Donut Recipe
Soft and fluffy baked vegan donuts with a simple vanilla glaze, made with applesauce and non-dairy milk.
Ingredients
Vegan Donuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 250g
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon optional
- ¾ cup non-dairy milk almond, oat, soy
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar 120g
- 2-3 tbsp non-dairy milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Vegan Donuts
Make vegan buttermilk:
Prepare vegan buttermilk by combining ¾ cup non-dairy milk with 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; allow to rest for 5 minutes.Whisk dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon (if desired).Mix wet into dry:
Pour in the vegan buttermilk, ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce, 3 tbsp melted coconut oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.Fill donut pan:
Lightly grease a donut pan. Fill each cavity about ¾ full with batter.Bake donuts:
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into a donut emerges clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
Glaze
Prepare glaze:
For the glaze: in a small bowl, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp non-dairy milk, and ½ tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and allow to set before serving.