Vegan Cheese Donuts
Indulge in savory comfort with these irresistible Vegan Cheese Donuts, a creative twist on traditional sweet donuts that will delight plant-based food lovers and cheese enthusiasts alike. Made with simple ingredients like nutritional yeast and shredded vegan cheddar cheese, these baked treats deliver cheesy richness without compromising on cruelty-free eating. Flavored with aromatic garlic, onion powder, and a touch of paprika, every bite is layered with bold, satisfying taste. Perfectly golden and baked—not fried—these donuts are not only healthier but also quick to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time and under 20 minutes in the oven. Serve them warm or room temperature, as a standout snack, appetizer, or paired with your favorite vegan dipping sauce. Whether you're hosting friends or simply craving something unique, these savory donuts are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray or vegan butter.
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.
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.
Add the melted vegan butter to the curdled almond milk and stir until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the nutritional yeast and shredded vegan cheddar cheese until equally distributed throughout the batter.
Using a spoon or a piping bag, evenly distribute the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about two-thirds full.
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.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the vegan cheese donuts warm or at room temperature. Enjoy as is or with your favorite vegan dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.9 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3847 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 294.2 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 736 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 717 mg | 15% | |
*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.
