• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Pretty Bee
  • About
  • Start Here
  • Recipes
    • Sort By Allergen
    • View all recipes
  • cookbooks
    • Quick Start Bundle.
  • contact
  • subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Start Here
  • View All Recipes
  • Sort By Allergen
  • Cookbooks
  • Contact
×

Home » Desserts » Double Chocolate Vegan Gluten Free Donuts.

Double Chocolate Vegan Gluten Free Donuts.

Apr 28, 2019 · Modified: Apr 28, 2019 by Kelly Roenicke · 21 Comments

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Double chocolate vegan and gluten free donuts are a perfect treat for the weekend!

These double chocolate vegan gluten free donuts are baked in a donut pan and topped with a rich chocolate frosting! A perfect donut for a weekend treat. 

Double chocolate vegan gluten free donuts

If it’s the weekend, you might be craving a special treat. A run to the bakery, or maybe the donut shop is a fun Saturday morning activity.

Or if you’re like our family, and can’t do donut shops due to the stray nuts, eggs, dairy, gluten, soy,  or (insert other allergen here), then you may want to stay home and make donuts. I have just the recipe for you with these double chocolate gluten free and vegan donuts!

gluten free chocolate donut recipe

You know, is there ever a time when a double chocolate donut isn’t a good idea? I just don’t think so. And gluten free donuts are always welcome, aren’t they? Even better if they are vegan and nut free!

I made these treats at the end of a super crazy week – we had been doing some little home projects and it just was a busy and long week, and I felt we all needed a treat. The boys went crazy over these – these double chocolate vegan and gluten free donuts are soft and tender, and the rich frosting on top makes these really decadent.

vegan chocolate donut batter in a white bowl

These donuts are so easy to make – you just mix the ingredients in one bowl. You don’t need an electric mixer, just give them a quick stir by hand.

Can you make donuts without eggs?

Yes, you can make donuts without eggs! This batter holds together very well with mashed banana as an egg replacer.

What can I use instead of banana in this recipe?

You can use applesauce or beet puree instead of banana if you wish!

If I don’t have a donut pan, can I still make this recipe?

If you don’t have a donut pan, you can make these in a muffin pan. Just watch the time, it may take a little longer to bake in a different pan.

double chocolate donut batter in donut pan

How do you make chocolate vegan gluten free donuts?

  1. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the mashed banana, oil, vanilla, vinegar, and non-dairy milk. Mix well.
  3. Then you simply spoon the batter into the pan, pop it in the oven at 350 degrees, and after about 15 minutes, you’ll have delicious vegan gluten free donuts!

baked vegan chocolate donuts in a donut pan

Pro tip: Don’t wait too long to get these donuts out of the pan. Let them cool for about 8-10 minutes, then overturn the pan and tap to release. If you wait too long, they might stick to the pan.

Can this recipe be made with coconut flour or almond flour?

You could try almond flour, but the texture will be heavier and more dense. I don’t recommend coconut flour. The batter will be very thick and dry, and the texture of the final product won’t be good.

What non-dairy milk works best for baking?

Any neutral tasting non-dairy milk should be fine for this recipe. Use one that works for your dietary needs. I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk.

unfrosted chocolate donuts with a spatula with chocolate buttercream

If you want to skip the frosting (Why would you do that?!) you can. These are delicious plain, or you could dust them with a bit of powdered sugar. If you’ve got some extra zucchini around, you might want to try my chocolate zucchini donut recipe.

stack of frosted chocolate donuts

These double chocolate vegan and gluten free donuts are:

  • rich and decadent
  • easy to make in a donut pan
  • the perfect treat for a weekend breakfast
  • top 8 allergen free

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.

Double chocolate vegan and gluten free donuts are a perfect treat for the weekend!
5 from 2 votes
Print

Double Chocolate Vegan Gluten Free Donuts.

Decadent double chocolate vegan gluten free donuts are a perfect treat for a special breakfast!

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword gluten free chocolate donuts, vegan gluten free donut recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 319 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

For the donuts:

  • ¾ cups gluten free flour Namaste Perfect Flour works, or Enjoy Life, or my recipe
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup organic cane sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons mashed banana
  • ⅙ cup organic canola oil or coconut oil, or melted vegan buttery spread
  • ⅓ cup non-dairy milk
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

For the frosting:

  • 3 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon non-dairy milk
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a donut pan. (Even if it is non-stick, I still recommend greasing it).
  2. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the organic canola oil, mashed banana, vanilla, vinegar, and non-dairy milk. Stir well.

  4. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 11-14 minutes.
  6. Let cool in pan for about 10 minutes, then turn pan over onto a cookie sheet and tap to remove donuts.
  7. While the donuts cool, make the frosting.
  8. Beat the vegan buttery spread until fluffy. Add the confectioner's sugar and cocoa powder, then drizzle in a little of the non-dairy milk. Beat until smooth and creamy, adding more milk as needed.
  9. Frost the cooled donuts with an offset spatula. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Store leftover donuts in an airtight container.

They should be good for a day or two, but taste best when they are fresh.

Nutrition facts are for one frosted donut.

Nutrition Facts
Double Chocolate Vegan Gluten Free Donuts.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 340mg15%
Potassium 161mg5%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 37g41%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 295IU6%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was originally published in June 2016. It has been updated.

Related

« Easy Carrot Noodles.
Strawberry Banana Coconut Smoothie. »

Filed Under: Breakfast, Dairy Free, Desserts, food, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan Tagged With: chocolate, Dairy Free, easy recipe, Egg Free, Fish Free, Garlic Free, Gluten Free, Mustard Free, Nut Free, Onion Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, top 8 allergy free recipe, Tree Nut Free

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Kelly Roenicke
Kelly Roenicke
Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
Kelly Roenicke
Latest posts by Kelly Roenicke (see all)
  • Strawberry Oatmeal Cookie Dough Bites. - August 8, 2022
  • Fruity Lemonade Popsicles. - August 2, 2022
  • The Tastiest Turkey Tacos (Quick and Easy). - July 30, 2022

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jaye

    November 03, 2019 at 11:21 am

    I’m a food allergy mom, and I love your blog. I’ve been a subscriber for several years now. I made these this weekend (with applesauce), and they were just wonderful! I’m so appreciative of people like you that help us food allergy families to enjoy delicious foods.

    Reply
  2. Ellynne

    June 01, 2019 at 7:47 pm

    can you use apple sauce instead of banana?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      June 08, 2019 at 9:57 pm

      Yes, that will work!

      Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      June 26, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  3. Michelle

    February 09, 2018 at 3:54 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these since and they are awesome..only thing different is I used dark cocoa and I am in heaven!! I haven’t had a donut in over ten years as I am allergic to gluten, lactose and eggs… thanks for the recipe!! Wish I could post a pic for you.

    Reply
  4. Alanna

    August 12, 2017 at 10:34 am

    5 stars
    Your recipes have become a mainstay for our family, not to mention absolute lifesavers. Question – i’ve looked several times but I don’t see where the Apple cider vinegar is incorporated into the directions. Can you clarify? We made them without it today and they are divine.

    Reply
  5. Lara

    February 11, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    This recipe was followed exactly and I found no “batter” consistency. It was crumbly. Is that the kind of batter that was supposed to be made? A bit confused!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      February 13, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      What type of flour did you use? If something seems off with your batter, it’s okay to add more liquid. Different gluten free flour blends react differently. If you used coconut flour, that absorbs liquid and will require more water.

      Reply
  6. Kim

    December 08, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    Allergic to banana’s …what would be a good substitute (applesauce??)

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      December 09, 2016 at 11:20 am

      Applesauce should work well!

      Reply
  7. Rosie

    July 13, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    Hi silly question but how much oil is used? all i can see is cup but i dont wanna use too much :) thanks

    Reply
    • Kelly

      July 17, 2016 at 10:28 am

      1/6 of a cup, so not too much!

      Reply
  8. Kristy from Southern In Law

    June 04, 2016 at 12:17 am

    These look incredible – especially with that fudgy looking frosting! <3

    Reply
  9. Allie

    June 03, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    These look incredible and I’m like you, why would you consider leaving off the yummy frosting

    Reply
  10. Kyra @ Vie De La Vegan

    June 03, 2016 at 11:38 am

    Oooh these donuts look so yummy! Double chocolate is ALWAYS a good idea :D

    Reply
    • Kelly

      June 07, 2016 at 11:59 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes

    June 03, 2016 at 10:59 am

    These donuts looks sooo good! I can’t believe they are also gluten-free! Brilliant recipe! Sharing now!

    Reply
  12. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen

    June 03, 2016 at 10:49 am

    I think these donuts look even better than what you get at the donut shop!! :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      June 07, 2016 at 11:59 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. rachel @ athletic avocado

    June 03, 2016 at 10:05 am

    These donuts look amazing! Gotta love all the chocolate all the time! Pinned for later :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      June 07, 2016 at 11:59 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

kelly roenicke portrait

Hi! I'm Kelly, and I believe that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.

Learn more →

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Find the perfect recipe

Filter all recipes by allergen

Search & Sort Recipes by Allergen

Footer

↑ back to top

Browse my allergy friendly cookbooks.

Why, yes, I DO have a print cookbook!

Allergy Friendly Chocolate Cake Your Family Will Love

best dairy free gluten free chocolate cake recipe

Copyright © 2022 The Pretty Bee | Disclosure | Privacy Policy