Good morning! Are you snowed in like we are? If so, you’d probably like a donut and a cup of hot chocolate right about now, right?
There’s a ton of snow here…I was actually skeptical that this Snowpocalypse was going to happen, but I was wrong! I would say we have almost a foot of snow on the ground right now. Â And now today, temps are dropping, and the wind chill is going to be bitterly cold…so no outside playtime. As a treat, I’m about to make donuts. Â Chocolate, sugar, a couple of kids, being trapped indoors…it’s a perfect plan, right? What could go wrong? ;)
Vegan Chocolate Donuts with Glaze and Sprinkles.
Ingredients
For the donuts:
- 1 cup spelt flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/2 tteaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup dairy free buttery spread
For the glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 teaspoons water
- sprinkles
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
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Mix the buttery spread, non-dairy milk, vanilla, and vinegar in a large bowl. Add the dry ingredients and mix together. The dough will be soft, and not too wet.
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Spoon the dough into the donut pan. Each well will be full almost to the top. Smooth out the dough with the back of a spoon.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes.
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Meanwhile, make the glaze in a small bowl. Add water to the confectioner’s sugar and whisk with a fork until you reach the desired thickness. Not too thick, but not super runny.
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When the donuts are cool, (if you can be that patient) spoon the glaze on top. Shake sprinkles on top while the glaze is still wet.
You do need to check the ingredients on the sprinkles, because not all sprinkles are vegan. Not to mention the artificial dyes…I don’t like to get the kind with Red 40, or any other scary coloring.
Enjoy! Snow day optional. :)
What are your snow day plans?
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Thsi recipie is EXACTLY what my 8 year old brother wants for his birthday, I am so exited to make it and see the look on his face! But one question, I dont have a doungnut pan so should I just pipe it onto a sheet pan and bake it that way or will the shape come out wired?
It may not retain its shape if you do that. This is a way to make donuts without a donut pan: https://prettyprovidence.com/cookie-butter-donuts-how-to-make-donuts-without-a-donut-pan/
I made these yesterday and they turned out really good! The batter was pretty wet, so I added a little extra flour and cocoa powder. I’ve only made one other vegan donut recipe and this one was the better of the two. Thanks for sharing!
So glad they worked out for you! Thanks for letting me know.
I can’t wait to make these this weekend. At least it won’t be a snowed in weekend this time (western NY) but I don’t need too many reasons to make every weekend a pjs all day weekend! So happy to find this recipe and hope mine turn out as great as yours. I’ve tried so many with so many failures since becoming vegan. Wish me luck! :)
Oh no! I’m so sorry that you’ve had some baking fails, I hate that! There’s always a learning curve when you try to cook/bake for a new diet. I hope these turn out well for you! :)
Hi!
Can I make these fat free by replacing the butter with silken tofu or more applesauce?
Thanks!
Hi Nicole,
I don’t know if that would work because I have never tried it that way…if you give it a try, please let me know what happens! :)
they sound great and look yummy!
Thank you so much!
Those look delicious!! I want one! :-D
I haven’t made my baked donuts in a while but I should!
Hope you’re staying warm and inside!! It’s all over the news how bad it is everywhere. We’ve had chilly morns and eves here in So Cal, but nothing like the rest of the country!
Yes, we are definitely staying inside! I am tired of this cold snap, it is horrible!
It has been one of my secret DREAMS to get snowed in! Like a forced “staycation” where you don’t go to work and just snuggle in pajamas all day and drink cocoa. At least that’s how I picture it, but I’m sure the reality of having to shovel the driveway and such takes the fun out. These donuts look delicious, I love sprinkle donuts. So happy looking. Great pictures too Kelly!
Thanks, Natalie!
Well, Darryl does the snow clearing, and we have a snowblower, so that helps! But it still isn’t too fun for him, because it’s so cold. But yes, staying in PJs, and having cocoa are two must-do snow day activities!