Vegan Cheese Donuts

Indulge in the savory delight of Vegan Cheese Donuts, a plant-based twist on a classic treat that's packed with cheesy, umami goodness. These delectable baked donuts are made with a combination of nutritional yeast and shredded vegan cheddar to deliver a rich, cheesy flavor in every bite. Seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of paprika, each donut is perfectly balanced with a savory kick. The batter, enhanced with almond milk and apple cider vinegar to create a vegan buttermilk, ensures a tender, fluffy texture while remaining 100% dairy-free. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and oven-baked to golden perfection in 20 minutes, these donuts are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any brunch spread, snack table, or game-day appetizer lineup. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and pair them with your favorite vegan dipping sauce for an irresistible, dairy-free indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Vegan sugar
• 1 cup Almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Vegan butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 0.75 cup Vegan cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray or vegan butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vegan sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Whisk together to blend evenly.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to curdle slightly, creating a vegan buttermilk.

Step 4

Add the melted vegan butter to the curdled almond milk and stir until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the nutritional yeast and shredded vegan cheddar cheese until equally distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Using a spoon or a piping bag, evenly distribute the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about two-thirds full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into one comes out clean.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve the vegan cheese donuts warm or at room temperature. Enjoy as is or with your favorite vegan dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(734.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1983.4

Total Fat 69.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3846.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 294.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 76.8g
Protein 38.6g	0%

Vitamin D 78.1IU	0%
Calcium 735.5mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 717.2mg	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: 32.1%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 60.0%