Donut or doughnut? That is a good question. Apparently both are correct, so for the purposes of this blog post, we’re going to go with ‘donuts’. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s dig in to what we’re really here for!
If you didn’t know already, donuts are kind of a big deal right now. People are having parties and having piles of gorgeously decorated donuts as their centerpieces (now that’s the kind of party I’d like to be invited to!)
Of course, donuts aren’t usually a healthy food option but in this round up of epic donut recipes, we’ve got some options that are healthy. There are baked donuts, oil-free donuts, gluten-free donuts, raw donuts and even little mini ones too – because they’re small, apparently, you’re allowed to eat more 😉
You won’t find a better selection of vegan donut recipes anywhere! Donut make you happy? (See what I did there?!) Let’s do this!
Vegan Raspberry Donuts (Oil Free) – A Virtual Vegan
Soft & fluffy completely oil-free baked Vegan Raspberry Donuts with a smooth, pretty in pink glaze. All infused with sweet raspberry flavor & so delicious. Click here for the recipe.
Lemon Poppyseed Donuts with Vanilla Frosting – Healthy Happy Life
These buttery, fluffy lemon poppyseed donuts are topped with a rich vanilla frosting that glazes right over top. Click here for the recipe.
Healthy, 5 Minute Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes – Pretty Pies
Healthy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes that taste like the REAL thing! A few simple ingredients + 5 minutes. No cooking/baking/frying. And just ONE carb each! Click here for the recipes.
Peaches & Cream Dairy Free Donuts – Veggie Inspired
Tender cake donuts made with easy to digest spelt flour and fresh diced peaches baked into every bite. An easy, sweet glaze takes these vegan donuts over the top! Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Powdered Donuts – Vegan Huggs
A lighter take on a classic, these Vegan Powdered Donuts are baked to a golden perfection and frosted with fluffy sugary goodness. Click here for the recipe.
Scrumptious Baked Vegan Donuts – Tess Challis
These whole grain donuts are baked, not fried, and I think you’ll agree they’re still completely delish! Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Apple Doughnuts with Toasted Pine nut Ice cream – The Circus Gardener
A delicious recipe using simple ingredients. The apple in these doughnuts really complements the pine nut ice cream well. Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Maple Doughnuts – Delightful Adventures
Maple doughnuts that can be made vegan OR vegan and gluten-free! The spices and the maple-glaze make these baked doughnuts extra special and perfect to bake up for a special treat. Click here for the recipe.
Baked Vegan Chocolate Doughnuts with Earl Grey Glaze – Veggie Desserts
You only need 30 minutes for these easy, fluffy, homemade baked chocolate vegan doughnuts. The cake donuts are soft and delicious, plus they have an extra-special Earl Grey drizzle. No yeast or frying. Click here for the recipe.
Sticky Orange Olive Oil Baked Donuts – A Virtual Vegan
Light, fluffy and incredibly moist, these Orange Olive Oil Baked Donuts are a real taste sensation. The pungent, fruity oil balances perfectly with the orange & the sticky glaze finishes them off perfectly! Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Baked Chocolate Chip Donuts – The Vegan 8
These Easy Vegan Baked Chocolate Chip Donuts are oil-free, light, fluffy and easy to make! They are just 8 ingredients, made in 1 bowl, and have a richness thanks to 2 forms of vanilla. Click here for the recipe.
Baked Apple Cider Donuts – Veggie Inspired
Soft and fluffy Baked Apple Cider Donuts made with NO oil, NO eggs, and NO dairy. You won’t believe how good these are! Click here for the recipe.
Unicorn Sushi Donuts – Sweet Simple Vegan
Vegan + Oil-free Unicorn Sushi Donuts that will both satisfy your eyes and your tastebuds, plus it is easy to make! Click here for the recipe.
Raw
Almost Raw Peanut Chocolate Donuts – When Sweet Becomes Healthy
These donuts have a coconut raspberry topping and taste-wise, it doesn’t get any better than this. The peanut butter and raw chocolate combination is always a winner – full stop. Click here for the recipe.
No Bake Pumpkin Donuts with Cookie Butter Cup Stuffing – When Sweet Becomes Healthy
These are amazing and highly addictive! The donut is soft with amazing fall flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon. The highlight of course is when biting into them, the soft center is made of Dutch cookie butter cups! Click here for the recipe.
Raw Chocolate Donuts – Unconventional Baker
These fudgy raw chocolate donuts are a chocolate lover’s dream! You could shape them into slices, bars, whatever, but there’s something really fun about a round donut-shaped presentation — you really can’t go wrong with a ring of chocolate after all! Click here for the recipe.
Raw Donuts with Colored Frosting – When Sweet Becomes Healthy
Super colorful icing without all the nasty ingredients? Yes please! These donuts are decorated using icing containing all-natural ingredients. Click here for the recipe.
Gluten-Free
Dark Chocolate Walnut Doughnuts – Strength & Sunshine
Decadent, but secretly healthy, Dark Chocolate Walnut Doughnuts! These gluten-free, vegan, & paleo doughnuts are baked breakfast perfection! Serve them with a cup of coffee or your afternoon tea! Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donuts – The Vegan 8
These donuts are so soft, fluffy and moist, baked and not fried. It is hard to believe they contain no oil or gluten! Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Gluten Free Baked Chocolate Donuts – Delightful Adventures
Vegan Gluten Free Baked Chocolate Doughnuts that are soft, fluffy, and sweet. The crackly sugary glaze makes them extra perfect…so perfect, you’ll want to make them over and over again! Click here for the recipe.
Baked Coconut Matcha Donuts – From My Bowl
These Baked Coconut Matcha Donuts are healthy enough to eat for breakfast, plus they are free from gluten and refined sugar too! Click here for the recipe.
Galaxy Donuts – Allergylicious
These stunning, Vegan Galaxy Doughnuts are out of this world and so easy to make! Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Double Berry Lemon Doughnuts – Fragrant Vanilla
Soft and cakey, lemony and studded with jammy little berries, these donuts are so delicious as they are, but they’re made even better with a raspberry lemon glaze. Click here for the recipe.
Toasted Coconut Baked Donuts – From My Bowl
Fluffy and tasty, these Toasted Coconut Baked Donuts are topped with a Mango and Salted Caramel Glaze and are a perfect healthier dessert option! Click here for the recipe.
Baked Blackberry Donuts – Allergylicious
What’s better than an ordinary doughnut? A donut filled with fresh blackberries and lemon zest of course! Click here for the recipe.
Vegan Maple Glazed Bacon Donuts – Fragrant Vanilla
With a coconut butter base, these are simply heavenly! Thank goodness for maple bacon! If you have never tried it, you simply must! These would be perfect for baking on a lazy weekend morning! Click here for the recipe.
Oil-Free
Minis
Mini Vegan Chocolate Donuts – Vegannie
These cute little Mini Chocolate Donuts are the perfect healthy treat! You’ll never be able to tell that they are vegan, sugar-free, and low-fat. Only 23 calories each! Click here for the recipe.
Mini Baked Lemon Donuts – Infinite Balance
These are a simple vegan lemon donut recipe topped off with a lemon icing glaze. Click here for the recipe.
Chocolate Mini Gluten Free Donuts – Bites of Wellness
These chocolate mini gluten free donuts are gluten free, vegan, protein packed and super simple to make! Click here for the recipe.
Mini Blueberry Cardamom Donuts – Vegan Yack Attack
Delectable Mini Cardamom Donuts with an all-natural Blueberry Glaze! Click here for the recipe.
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