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Vegan Chocolate Espresso Donuts
RECIPE BY ARISHA FROM @wakeupandkale
These vegan espresso donuts are a chocolate and coffee lovers dream come true! They're moist and fluffy at the same time, sweetened with raw cacao powder, and topped with a silky smooth espresso chocolate glaze. Baked rather than fried and made with wholesome ingredients for a delicious treat that everyone will enjoy!
PREP TIME: 15 mins
COOK TIME: 10 mins
SERVINGS: 6
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten free flour
- 2 Tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup almond milk
- 1/3 cup cold brew (or espresso and water to reach 1/3 cup liquid)
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil (melted and cooled)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze:
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp cold brew (or 1 tsp espresso + 2 tsp water)
- 1-2 tsp almond milk
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 375 F and grease a 6 donut pan
- In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, stir together wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined (do not over mix! The air bubbles keep the donuts light and fluffy).
- Spoon mixture into a piping bag or large ziploc bag and cut a hole in the corner. Pipe batter into your donut moulds, filling each 3/4 of the way full.
- bake for 10-12 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Allow donuts to cool completely before frosting.
- For the glaze: mix together all the ingredient sin a shallow bowl until smooth and silky. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and then place on a cooling rack for about 20 minutes to allow glaze to set. Enjoy!
Arisha is a plant-based enthusiast and athlete from Vancouver, Canada with a passion for promoting a healthy yet balanced lifestyle.
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