You may not know this about me, but I’m not one to gravitate towards doughnuts if there are other sweet treats available. That was, until I made these mini doughnuts. They are sooo good—salty and sweet at the same time, which is my favorite flavor combo of all.
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 1 hr 10 min |
| Active: | 1 hr 5 min |
| Yield: | 12 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup large unsweetened coconut chips
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Peanut or canola oil, for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegan cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup vegan confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
- Pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- For the coconut “bacon”: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix together the coconut chips, soy sauce, liquid smoke and maple syrup in a medium bowl. Spread in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake, stirring halfway through, until the coconut is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. The “bacon” will crisp up as it cools.
- For the doughnuts: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the almond milk and coconut oil. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Pour the peanut or canola oil halfway up the sides of a cast-iron skillet and heat to 350 degrees F.
- Whisk together the flour, cane sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center and pour the hot milk mixture in the well. Mix until a thick dough forms. Roll portions of dough into 12 balls and use your thumb to make holes in the centers.
- Fry the doughnuts, in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Let drain on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, make the maple glaze: Stir together the confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup, maple extract and salt in a small bowl. Dip the doughnuts in the glaze and sprinkle with the coconut “bacon” before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 373 |
| Total Fat | 23 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 136 mg |
Reviews
Great recipe for vegans or those that are lactose intolerant!