These Vegan Gluten Free Donuts are fluffy, sweet, easy and budget-friendly. They are a lot simpler than you think and are ready in under 30 minutes! Those are also egg free and dairy free. Oh, and they are baked, not fried!
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WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE
These donuts are baked, not fried, which means no rising time, no cutting out and less mess. Those are the perfect treat when you want something made from scratch and fresh out of the oven, but quick and easy at the same time.
It’s a 30 minutes dessert recipe. This is a simple recipe that goes together in just 30 minutes. It’s prepared in less than 10 minutes and baked in around 14 minutes. That’s all. Donuts get cooled down in no time and are frosted in two minutes.
These vegan gluten-free donuts are also budget friendly. You can make half a dozen vegan donuts for the cost of one of them in a bakery. All you need are a few basic ingredients.
This recipe is also equipment friendly. Don’t you have a stand mixer or a hand mixer? No worries, all you need is a bowl, a spoon and a donut pan. No donut pan! Not a problem either, a mini-bundt or a muffin pan and some tin foil works great too.
Oh, if you’re a fan of fluffy and healthy desserts, check out those: Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes, Vegan Gluten free Strawberry Cake, Vegan Chocolate Cake, Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Cake.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS NOTES AND SUBSTITUTIONS
Flour. Gluten free all-purpose flour is what I usually use here. If you happen to run out of it or you’re not gluten intolerant, substitute all-purpose gluten-free flour for all-purpose normal flour at a ratio of 1:1.
Vegetable milk. Almond milk, oat milk or soy milk are the best choices for baking, although you can perfectly use rice milk, hemp milk, flax milk, cashew or coconut milk.
If you have no dairy allergies, you can also use regular milk, it works great too.
Sugar. I either use cane sugar, brown sugar or granulated (white) sugar, what I have on hand. I sometimes use both, half white sugar and half brown sugar. Cane sugar and brown sugar are moister than granulated.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DONUTS
To make the donuts, start spraying a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Measure and prepare the ingredients for the donuts.
- Mix the oat milk (a bit warm to melt the coconut oil), sugar, coconut oil and vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Then combine well the dry and wet ingredients.
- Grease or spray the donut pan if you haven’t done it before.
- Pour your batter into a piping bag. You can also use a zip bag.
- Fill donut cavities with batter to the top or close to it. Cut off the bottom of the bag and pipe the batter into each donut cup.
- Bake at 335ºF/ 170ºC for 14 minutes. Let them cool on a cooling rack.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FROSTING
- To make the frosting, in a small-medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar, cocoa powder and milk.
- Once the donuts have cooled, dip them in the bowl of glaze. Place them back on the cooling rack.
- Top with crunchy almonds or sprinkles of your choice.
- Let them set until the glaze has thickened.
RECIPE FAQs
Can I make the vegan gluten-free donuts ahead of time?
These gluten-free vegan donuts can be made the day before and stored unfrosted in an airtight container.
Can I freeze the donuts?
Once baked, they can be frozen before frosting. Let them cool completely, wrap individually with plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag. Let them unthaw overnight in the refrigerator or on the counter for 2 hours at room temperature. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Can I double the recipe?
Sure, if you would like to make a dozen donuts, simply double the ingredients. The only exception is the baking powder. Instead of using 3 teaspoons for twelve donuts, add only 2 ½ teaspoons of baking powder.
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RECIPE
Vegan Gluten free Donuts
Equipment
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Donut pan
- Medium mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula
Ingredients
For the Vegan Gluten-free Donuts
- ¾ cup oat milk
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cup all-purpose GF flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2-3 tablespoons plant based milk (almond, oat, soy)
For the Toppings:
- 3 tablespoons crunchy almonds , or sprinkles of your choice
Instructions
For the Vegan Gluten-free Donuts:
- Spray a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, mix the oat milk (a bit warm to melt the coconut oil), sugar, coconut oil and vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Then combine the dry and the wet ingredients until well mixed. Don’t over mix.
- Pour your batter into a piping bag. You can also use a zip bag.
- Fill donut cavities with batter to the top or close to it. Cut off the bottom of the bag and pipe the batter into each donut cup.
- Bake at 335ºF/ 170ºC for 14 minutes. Let the donuts cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar, cocoa powder and milk. Stir until well combined.
- Place a parchment paper under the cooling rack.
- Once the donuts have cooled, dip them in the bowl of glaze, shaking off any excess of chocolate before placing back onto the cooling rack.
- Top with crunchy almonds or sprinkles of your choice.
- Let them set until the glaze has thickened. Enjoy!
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Gorgeous doughnuts and so great to find a gluten-free recipe. The instructions are so clear with helpful tips! Bookmarked, thanks for sharing!
You’re so welcome, Beth! And thanks for the comment!
I could eat these donuts all day long. They look stunning and I bet they taste like it is nobody’s business!
I’m so glad you like them, Elaine! Yes, they’re delicious and are made in a breeze. Thanks for commenting.
Your photos are stunning and these gluten free donuts look to-die-for. Thanks for the step by step images, those are so helpful! On my to make list!
That’s wonderful, Jacqueline! I’m so glad you liked them. Let me know when you try them. Hope you enjoy them!
Gluten Free and vegan , these donuts are a total winner. My family loved these donuts and they didn’t even know it was a healthier option.
Thank you for sharing your review, Debbie! I’m glad the donuts were a hit! Same here, nobody realizes they’re VG and GF unless I say it!
These chocolate frosted donuts look so amazing! I love that you’ve taken traditional donuts and added this healthy twist as well. I’ll be making this for my kids!
How fun! It’s great fun to cook with the kids, they enjoy and learn at the same time! Hope you all enjoy making these donuts!
GF and vegan?! I’m so impressed! These donuts look fantastic…a perfect fix for the my chocolate cravings!
Hi Tammy, I’m so glad you love the donuts. Thank you for sharing!
I wouldn’t have believed these doughnuts were vegan if I hadn’t have made them myself. They tasted so perfect and delicious.
I’m really glad to hear they turned out perfect, Marta! It’s quick fix for when you want something sweet and you want it now. Thanks the comment!
Not only did these donuts tasted amazing, but they were beautiful also! Made them last weekend with my kids, they enjoyed making them as much as eating! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Hi Tristin, I’m so glad you and your children enjoyed the donuts! It’s really a fun and easy recipe to make with them, and a delicious weekend breakfast for everyone. Thanks for taking the time to write a review!
It looks delectable, I’m a donuts addict and I’m also looking for new recipes to try. I love the nut topping on those. Definitely a must try.
Hello Gunjan, hope you have a chance to make them, let me know how it goes for you! Thanks!
Donuts is one of my favorites, too! These Gluten-Free Chocolate Frosted Donuts look sooo mouthwatering. They’re making me want to make them right now.
Thank you Chef Denis, these are a favorite of mine too, so easy and quick. I totally recommend you try it, you’ll love this recipe for its simplicity!
Baked donuts are the best. These sound so good. I know my grandkids would love them next sleepover.
Hi Gloria, kids love donuts for sure and those are made in 30 minutes! You’ll have no excuse to make them a batch! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
I don’t know how to make a donut but after reading your recipe it doesn’t seem so difficult. I’m bookmarking it to make it that weekend!
Hi Monidipa, making these donuts is super easy and it takes less than 30 minutes, frosting included! You have to try it!
You had me at gluten free. I have been trying to limit my gluten, so I might have to try this recipe.
Thanks, Michele, hope you enjoy it! Let me know how it goes when you try it!
I love this donut variety since it is a lot healthier because it’s baked. I can’t wait to have this during coffee time.
Hi Ramil, I try to make my recipes as healthy as possible. Great choice! Those are the perfect perfect match for a cup of coffee!
Gluten free? These look amazing! I’ll make these for my friend with celiac!
They will love it Renee, let me know when you try it. Thanks for taking the time to write this comment!