Perfect Vegan Doughnuts Made with Yeast (Vegan Donut Recipe)
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Perfect Vegan Doughnuts Made with Yeast! These light and fluffy vegan donuts are bursting with flavor and are completely customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving a sweet treat, these irresistible doughnuts will impress everyone—no one will guess they’re vegan! With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up a batch in no time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 6 Tbsp aquafaba (chickpea water)
- 2 tsp ground flaxseed
- 5 oz coconut milk (room temperature)
- 2 oz melted coconut oil
- 16 oz all-purpose flour
- 2 oz sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp quick-rise yeast
- Olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the yeast mixture by combining aquafaba, flaxseed, and water; let it thicken for 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix coconut milk and melted coconut oil with yeast.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add wet ingredients.
- Mix until combined, knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Let it rise covered for about an hour.
- Roll out dough to ½ inch thickness; cut into doughnut shapes.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan; fry doughnuts for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before adding toppings like powdered sugar or chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg