Vegan Caramel Donuts

Indulge in the perfect balance of soft, fluffy baked donuts and rich, velvety caramel with this irresistible Vegan Caramel Donuts recipe. Crafted with plant-based ingredients like almond milk, coconut cream, and maple syrup, these donuts are entirely dairy-free yet brimming with flavor. The unique vegan buttermilk, created with almond milk and apple cider vinegar, gives the donuts a tender crumb, while the homemade salted caramel drizzle elevates them to a whole new level of decadence. Ready in just 35 minutes, these donuts are easy to make, ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack, and perfect for satisfying your caramel cravings guilt-free. Whether you're vegan or simply looking for a dairy-free treat, these donuts will quickly become a favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons vegan butter
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with a little vegetable oil.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to create a vegan buttermilk.

Step 4

Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and brown sugar to the vegan buttermilk and whisk until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

For the caramel, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut cream and maple syrup. Stir continuously until it begins to bubble.

Step 10

Once bubbling, reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.

Step 11

Add the vegan butter and sea salt to the caramel sauce and stir until the butter has melted and is integrated.

Step 12

Remove the caramel sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before drizzling over the cooled donuts.

Step 13

Enjoy your homemade vegan caramel donuts!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1070.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3513.6

Total Fat 171.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 68.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3742.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 478.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 283.3g
Protein 29.2g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 582.3mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 760.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.1%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 53.6%