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    Vegan Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

    Published: Oct 1, 2015 · Modified: Aug 6, 2018 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 105 Comments

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    Nutella Donuts

    These vegan donuts with chocolate glaze and hazelnuts are pure decadence! But they are baked, therefore, super fluffy and oil-free! Have some of these goodies!

    Vegan Donuts with Chocolate Glaze and Hazelnuts

    Actually I’ve never been a big donut fan before I turned vegan. I’d always take muffins and cookies over donuts any time.  Mostly because I don’t like that a lot of them are super sweet. But now that I tried so many new things in the last couple of months, I thought what the heck why not just give vegan donuts a try. So I ended up with these delicious  donuts with chocolate glaze and hazelnuts.

    Can You Eat Donuts as a Vegan?

    Admittedly, it is a bit harder to eat donuts as a vegan, but you definitely can. The only thing that is actually harder as a vegan, is to get store-bought donuts. Store-bought donuts mostly contain milk, eggs and butter. Plus, the chocolate glaze often contains butter.

    Dunkin Donuts, for example, does not (yet) offer vegan donuts. However, they offer vegan bagels, muffins and hash browns. If you want to check their vegan options, have a look here. If you want to have homemade-donuts, vegan donuts are super easy to make.

    Are Vegan Donuts Good For You?

    Yes, definitely better than regular donuts! Because they don’t contain eggs and dairy products, they are free of cholesterol and saturated fat. Plus, usually you bake homemade vegan donuts and don’t fry them. Therefore, are overall lower in fat.

    Some vegan donuts also use black beans or chickpeas as a basis, instead of flour. This way you not only get a super delicious treat but also one that is packed with proteins!

    Vegan Donuts with Chocolate Glaze and Hazelnuts

    It’s probably hard to believe, but I used kidney beans for the donut batter. At first, I was really skeptical about baking with beans. But when my black bean brownies turned out so delicious and moist a couple of weeks ago, I thought I really needed to use beans for other baked goods as well.

    However, I also added a cup of whole wheat flour this time, so the vegan donuts are not gluten-free, but it’s very easy to change the recipe.

    Vegan Donuts with Chocolate Glaze and Hazelnuts

    People would probably never guess that there are beans in these vegan donuts, they are just so damn chocolaty and delicious!! I made these for my family a couple of days ago and everybody just loved them! I’m telling you they were gone so fast!

    They are already used to my crazy bean recipes and weren’t even a bit surprised when I told them that I used kidney beans for the batter. Haha, they know me and my vegan recipes pretty well by now.

    Vegan Donuts with Chocolate Glaze and Hazelnuts

    Vegan Donuts with Chocolate Glaze and Hazelnuts

    How to make these vegan donuts

    I bought a special donut baking tray a couple of weeks ago and I love how easy it is in comparison to frying donuts.

    1. First, place the drained kidney beans in a blender together with brown sugar, almond milk, and cacao and blend until the mixture is smooth.
    2. Then transfer it to a medium bowl and stir in the whole-wheat flour, the baking powder, and vanilla. Spray the donut pan with cooking spray or grease it with vegan butter such as Earth Balance.
    3. Then either use a spoon to fill each donut or fill the batter into a Ziploc bag and cut off one edge.
    4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake the vegan chocolate hazelnut donuts for 9-11 minutes.
    5. Allow to cool down in the pan for a couple of minutes, then move them to a cooling rack.

    Vegan Donuts with Chocolate Glaze and Hazelnuts

    How to make a chocolate glaze for donuts

    In the meantime, make the chocolate glaze. Melt a 3.5-ounce package vegan dark chocolate either by using a microwave or place the chocolate into a heatproof bowl and place it over a pan of barely simmering water.

    Once melted, cover the donuts with the chocolate and sprinkle with hazelnut brittle. I used store-bought brittle, but of course you can also sub it with chopped hazelnuts if you want. Or use other decorations like sugar sprinkles or coconut flakes.

    Vegan Donuts with Chocolate Glaze and Hazelnuts

    Did I make you hungry yet? Then I guess you should start baking. What’s your favorite donut recipe? My next recipe is definitely going to include some kind of pumpkin or pumpkin spice. I simply love eeeeverything with pumpkin in it these days!!

    If you’re looking for more vegan donuts, check out my roundup of 24 drool-worthy vegan donuts. So many delicious vegan donuts in just one place! Or check out my roundup of 27 vegan chocolate recipes. 

    As always, I love hearing from you in the comment section below, on Facebook, or Instagram.

    Sina 

     

     

    Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Donuts

    Vegan Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

    These vegan donuts with chocolate glaze and hazelnuts are super delicious, fluffy, and easy to make! Plus they are baked and oil-free. Have some!
    4.96 from 21 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 9 minutes mins
    Total Time: 19 minutes mins
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 192kcal
    Author: Sina

    Ingredients

    • 1 15 oz can kidney beans
    • 1 cup almond milk
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 1 cup cocoa powder
    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 3.5 oz package vegan dark chocolate
    • 4 tablespoons hazelnut brittle You can also sub it with chopped hazelnuts, or use sugar sprinkles or coconut flakes instead

    Instructions

    • Rinse and drain the kidney beans. Place them into a blender together with the brown sugar, almond milk, and cacao and blend until the mixture is smooth.
    • Then transfer it to a medium bowl and stir in the whole-wheat flour, the baking powder, and vanilla. Spray the donut pan with cooking spray or grease it with vegan butter such as Earth Balance.
    • Either use a spoon to fill each donut or fill the batter into a Ziploc bag and cut off one edge.
    • Preheat the oven to 350 °F and bake the vegan chocolate hazelnut donuts for 9-11 minutes. Allow to cool down in the pan for a couple of minutes, then move them to a cooling rack.
    • In the meantime, make the chocolate glaze. Melt a 3.5-ounce package vegan dark chocolate either by using a microwave or place the chocolate into a heatproof bowl and place it over a pan of barely simmering water. Once melted, cover the donuts with the chocolate and sprinkle with hazelnut brittle.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Dianna

      May 18, 2016 at 9:06 pm

      That seems like a lot of cocoa powder! Did you just use regular unsweetened cocoa powder? Do the donuts taste sweet at all without the glaze? I am excited to try these.

      Reply
      • Sina

        May 31, 2016 at 6:16 pm

        Hi Dianna,

        Sorry for the late reply! Yes, I used unsweetened cocoa powder and they do taste sweet by themselves, but I’d definitely recommend giving them some glaze for extra flavor. :-) Hope you like them! Let me know if you give them a try. ;-)

        Reply
    2. Carla

      April 24, 2016 at 1:05 pm

      These are sooo good Sina!
      I love baking with beans and they also don’t contain that much sugar! I love it!
      (Your pictures are beautiful as always!

      Reply
      • Sina

        May 10, 2016 at 8:53 pm

        So glad you liked them, Carla!! :-) And thanks for the compliment. ;-)

        Reply
    3. Kellie

      April 24, 2016 at 7:05 am

      Could these be made with gluten free flour ? If so, would you adjust anything ? Thanks !

      Reply
      • Sina

        April 25, 2016 at 5:13 pm

        Hi Kellie, I haven’t tried making them with gluten free flour yet, but I think this should work as well. :-) What kind or flour are you using?

        Reply
      • Sina

        May 10, 2016 at 8:52 pm

        Hi Kellie, Sorry for the late reply! Unfortunately I haven’t tried making these with gluten free flour yet, but I’ll give this a try soon. :-) Have you seen my black bean brownies yet? They’re completely gluten-free, so maybe you’d like these too. :-)

        Reply
    4. Beatrice

      April 22, 2016 at 1:20 pm

      Is it possible to make muffin with the same dough?

      Reply
      • Sina

        April 25, 2016 at 5:15 pm

        Hi Beatrice,

        Yes,I don’t see why this shouldn’t work. :-) Let me know how you liked them.

        Reply
      • Sina

        May 10, 2016 at 8:47 pm

        Hi Beatrice, I haven’t tried this yet, but I’m sure it would work as well. :-) Let me know if you give it a try!

        Reply
    5. Anna

      February 17, 2016 at 3:05 pm

      Made these yesterday and they were amazing! My boyfriend tried one and was in shock when I said it has beans in it! Definitely a keeper recipe. They are very tasty today as well :)

      Reply
      • Sina

        February 18, 2016 at 7:30 pm

        Thanks so much for your comment, Anna! So glad you guys liked them! :-) Haha! I know, that’s the typical reaction when you tell people you used beans for baking. :D

        Reply
    6. Becky

      January 25, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      Oh my gosh, these look like perfection!

      Reply
      • Sina

        February 01, 2016 at 8:54 pm

        Thanks, Becky! :-)

        Reply
    7. Brie @ ToasterOvenLove

      October 18, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      Wow, I can’t believe you made these with kidney beans! They look like a bakery donut but better and better for you. Can’t pin fast enough :)

      Reply
      • Sina

        October 22, 2015 at 12:19 pm

        Thanks, Brie! :-) I know, it’s crazy what you can do with beans! Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    8. Melissa @ vegan does it

      October 06, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      Wowza! These look amazing, Sina! And the hazelnut brittle sounds so perfect for a topping! I love healthier versions of typically not so healthy treats. Great idea to use the beans!

      Reply
      • Sina

        October 07, 2015 at 10:47 am

        Thanks, Melissa! I do too! I mean it’s still not super healthy, but already a lot better. And I just love baking with beans!! :-)

        Reply
    9. Harriet Emily

      October 05, 2015 at 4:53 pm

      These are amazing Sina!!! I love how you added kidney beans. Wow! I’ve been making so many donuts recently – they’re so fun to make. I can’t wait to try these!

      Reply
      • Sina

        October 05, 2015 at 5:03 pm

        Thanks, Harriet! :-) They really are fun to make. I bought a donut pan and it’s so easy. I always thought making donuts would be quite complicated.

        Reply
    10. Erin

      October 05, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      You weren’t a donut fan??? I dont understand. How is that possible??? lol. These look absolutely amazing!

      Reply
      • Sina

        October 05, 2015 at 4:58 pm

        Haha! I don’t know, Erin. I mean I didn’t hate them, but I just liked muffins so much better, because donuts are always pretty sweat. But my boyfriend can’t get enough of them, so he made me make this vegan version and I absolutely loved it!:-)

        Reply
    11. lucie

      October 05, 2015 at 2:14 pm

      So glad I found your blog. These donuts look absolutely TO DIE for, and amazing that they are vegan too!

      Reply
      • Sina

        October 05, 2015 at 4:56 pm

        Thanks, Lucie! So glad you like them! I’ve been following your blog for quite a while and it’s amazing! I love your food photography! :-)

        Reply
    12. Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan

      October 05, 2015 at 8:32 am

      These look amazing! And that chocolate! And the hazelnut brittle! Yumm! Using kidney beans in the donuts is simply genius :)

      Reply
      • Sina

        October 05, 2015 at 4:55 pm

        Thanks, Bianca! :-) I just love baking with beans!

        Reply
    13. Sarah

      October 03, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      OMG! Being lactose intolerant and allergic to cow milk I never really approached eating a donought. BUT your recipe is just amazing I almost feel as if i can acctually smell the chocolate in the air! I love chocolate! Thanks for sharing I will definitely try to make them.

      Reply
      • Sina

        October 04, 2015 at 3:25 pm

        Thanks, Sarah! So glad you like it! :-) I love how easy the recipe is. If you make them, let me know how they turned out. ;-)

        Reply
    14. Michaell | Foodscape

      October 02, 2015 at 11:30 pm

      oh my…these look amazing! I love how few ingredients you need to make such a decadent dessert/breakfast. YUM! Your pics are absolutely beautiful. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you used beans. Great idea to add some protein!

      Reply
      • Sina

        October 04, 2015 at 3:21 pm

        Thanks, Michaell! So glad you like the recipe. I love baking with beans!! They made the donuts so moist. :-) Unfortunately they were gone way too fast, my family just loved them. :D

        Reply
    15. Michele @ Two Raspberries

      October 02, 2015 at 10:45 pm

      chocolate and hazelnut! YUM! totally need some of these! chocolate donuts sounds amazing right about now! ;-) these looks delicious! happy weekend girl!

      Reply
      • Sina

        October 04, 2015 at 3:18 pm

        Thanks, Michele! I wish I could send you one over the internet. ;-) Have a great weekend too!

        Reply
      • Kathy Reinke

        March 04, 2019 at 7:01 pm

        Didn’t get the recipe, would love to make them! Could you sent it to me?

        Reply
        • Sina

          March 05, 2019 at 8:37 am

          Hi Kathy,

          The recipe is at the end of the post in a separate recipe box. :-)

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