🍩 How to Make Easy Vegan Donuts (A Baked Cinnamon Spice Recipe!)
🍩 The Best Easy Vegan Donuts (A Baked Cinnamon Spice Recipe!) 🍩
A fresh, warm donut is one of life's simple pleasures. It is the perfect sweet treat. However, traditional donut recipes are full of dairy, butter, and eggs. This can make them a difficult treat to enjoy on a vegan diet.
But the great news is that you can make amazing donuts at home. This recipe for baked vegan donuts is incredibly easy. It creates a soft, fluffy, cake-style donut. It is packed with cozy autumn spices. Best of all, it is completely plant-based.
This guide will give you a foolproof recipe. It is perfect for a weekend baking project. Get ready to enjoy a classic treat in a compassionate and delicious way. Let's start baking! 🌱
🤔 What Are the Key Swaps for Making Donuts Vegan?
To make a classic donut recipe vegan, we need to replace the eggs and dairy. These simple plant-based substitutions work perfectly. They create a wonderfully moist and tender crumb. No one will ever guess they are vegan.
How do you replace the eggs?
In a cake donut, the egg provides moisture and acts as a binder. The best and easiest substitute is unsweetened applesauce. It does the job perfectly. It also adds a little extra natural sweetness and moisture. A "flax egg" also works well.
How do you replace the dairy?
This is a very easy swap. You can use any unsweetened plant-based milk you like. Soy, almond, or oat milk are all great choices. Instead of dairy butter, we will use a neutral oil. Melted coconut oil or canola oil are perfect for this recipe.
🥣 How Do You Make Easy Baked Vegan Donuts?
This recipe is for baked donuts, not fried. This makes them much easier and a little healthier. You will need a donut pan for this recipe. This simple vegan donuts recipe will become a new favorite.
What Ingredients Do You Need?
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or other neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
What Are the Instructions?
1. Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan. This is an important step to prevent sticking.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk, applesauce, melted oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter. A few lumps are okay. This is the secret to a fluffy donut.
5. Bake: Carefully spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan. Fill each mold about 2/3 full. Bake for 12-15 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
✨ What Are Some Simple Vegan Glaze and Topping Ideas?
Once your vegan donuts are cool, it is time for the fun part. These simple toppings are completely plant-based. They are the perfect finishing touch for your delicious treats.
Cinnamon Sugar Topping: This is a classic. While the donuts are still warm, brush them with a little melted vegan butter. Then, dip them in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. The result is a crunchy, sweet coating.
Simple Vanilla Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar. Add 2 tablespoons of plant-based milk and a 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Dip the top of each cooled donut into the glaze. Let the excess drip off. 🍩