Vegan Peppermint Donuts Recipe (Baked, Gluten-free)
Say hello to the easiest, most delicious holiday dessert that everyone will love! These vegan peppermint donuts are ultra fluffy and loaded with peppermint goodness that's sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit!
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Donut Pan
- Piping bag (optional)
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 1 c white wheat flour or 1:1 gluten free flour
- 2 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ c coconut sugar
- ½ c almond milk
- ¼ c applesauce
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted and cooled
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Chocolate Peppermint Glaze
- ½ c chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Crushed peppermint
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F 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 overmix! 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 ¾ 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: microwave chocolate and coconut oil in a small bowl till melted. Dip cooled donuts in your glaze, top with crushed candy canes and enjoy!