Everyone has a guilty pleasure, even people who do not normally eat unhealthy food. One of our guilty pleasures are donuts. The best thing we have ever bought was our donut pan. It is the key to make any style donut your heart desires, at HOME. These orange donuts topped with toasted coconut are simply decadent—and they are vegan and gluten free!
If we had one wish on this National Donut day it would be for everyone try one of these freshly baked gems. They will totally change the stigma of a vegan gluten-free donut. But best of all, you will not have to pay an arm and a leg at a specialty bakery.
We wish you all a wonderful indulgent National Donut Day!
Baked Orange Coconut Donuts
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 12 Servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A delicious recipe for baked orange coconut donuts that also happen to be vegan and gluten-free– Bursting with sweet orange flavor!
Ingredients
Donuts:
- 2 Flax Eggs (See below)
- 2 Cups Gluten Free Flour (We like Bob’s Red Mill GF Flour)
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ Cup Sugar
- 3 tsp Orange Zest
- 1 Cup Almond Milk
- 4 Tbsp Coconut Oil (Melted)
- 1 ½ tsp Orange Juice
Frosting:
- 1 ½ Cups Vegan Powdered Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Orange Juice
- 2 tsp Orange Zest
Topping:
- 2 Tbsp Toasted Coconut
- Additional Orange Zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp flax meal and 6 Tbsp water. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.
- In a frying pan, toast the coconut over medium heat for about 4 minutes or until it is beginning to brown.
- Using a citrus zester, remove the zest from the oranges and set aside. Then, juice the oranges and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the wet ingredient – Flax eggs, almond milk, Coconut oil, and orange zest. Whisk to combine.
- In a second large bowl, combine the dry ingredients of the donuts and stir to combine. Slowly Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until there are no clumps. Be careful not to over mix.
- Coat your donut pan with a light layer of oil or cooking spray. Using a pastry bag, pipe the dough mixture into each donut mold, filling to the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until they are beginning to brown.
- Remove and allow to cool.
- In a small bowl, add the frosting ingredients and stir until well combined. Add additional orange juice, if desired.
- Immediately, dip the donuts one-by-one into the frosting, submerging halfway. Finally, sprinkle with the toasted coconut and additional orange zest. Enjoy!
Keywords: Vegan Baked Orange Donuts, Orange Donut Recipe, Homemade Orange-Coconut Donuts
