Vegan Chocolate Donuts with Nuts

Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these vegan chocolate donuts with nuts—an irresistible combination of rich, chocolatey flavor and crunchy nutty topping, perfect for any occasion. Made with pantry staples like cocoa powder, almond milk, and maple syrup, these plant-based baked donuts are as easy to whip up as they are delicious. The recipe features a simple yet clever use of apple cider vinegar to create a vegan buttermilk that keeps the donuts moist and tender, while melted coconut oil ensures a perfectly fluffy texture. Topped with chopped mixed nuts and optional vegan chocolate chips for extra decadence, these donuts are baked—not fried—for a healthier twist without skimping on flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, they make an ideal vegan dessert or mid-afternoon snack that will satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Almond milk
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Coconut oil (melted)
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped mixed nuts
• 0.25 cup Vegan chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with a bit of coconut oil.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the almond milk and apple cider vinegar and let it sit for a minute to curdle, creating a vegan buttermilk.

Step 4

Stir in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the vegan buttermilk mixture until combined.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Fold in the vegan chocolate chips and half of the chopped mixed nuts, reserving the rest for topping.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the donuts cool in the pan for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Step 10

While the donuts are cooling, prepare a glaze if desired or simply sprinkle the remaining chopped nuts over the top of the donuts for garnish before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(556.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1928.3

Total Fat 92.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1438.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 266.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 141.7g
Protein 29.1g	0%

Vitamin D 39.0IU	0%
Calcium 292.1mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 1031.0mg	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: 41.4%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 52.8%