15 Plant-Based Doughnut and Doughnut Hole Recipes

Is there anything quite as indulgent as a really good doughnut? Whether you like them covered in sugar, icing, or filled with jam, there is a doughnut that suits all tastes.

There are recipes for deep-fried and baked doughnuts, so those wanting the doughnut experience on the healthier side needn’t miss out, and neither do those who follow a raw or gluten-free diet.

Here are 15 awesome and inventive recipes that take the basic doughnut and run with it. Oh! And, there are a few doughnut hole recipes, too. Waste not want not!

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1. Boston Creme Donuts

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These cute, sweet, Boston Creme Donuts by Gretchen Price are air-fried, which makes them fat-free. Made with homemade sprinkles and shaped in romantic hearts, these are the perfect treat with someone you love.

2. Apple Cinnamon Italian Wine Doughnut Cookies

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Your taste buds will be blown away with these Apple Cinnamon Italian Wine Doughnut Cookies by Alex Wolfe! These sweet white wine treats are pretty simple to make, and will make someone’s day!

3. No-Bake Mocha Doughnuts With Chocolate Frosting

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These No-Bake Mocha Doughnuts With Chocolate Frosting by Caroline Doucet are made with nuts, dates, oats, and other wholesome ingredients. They’re made in the food processor in under 30 minutes and are topped with a simple frosting and shredded coconut.

4. Blueberry Glazed Doughnuts

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These Blueberry Glazed Doughnuts by The Rose and Bean have everything a doughnut connoisseur could ask for in a pastry. The light, fluffy dough is fried until golden brown and then dipped in a blueberry glaze, topped with a warm blueberry compote, and marbled with some of the concentrated juices from the blueberries. You should make these doughnuts for a special occasion with friends – otherwise, you’ll eat them all yourself!

5. Strawberry Doughnuts With Jam Frosting

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These adorable Strawberry Doughnuts With Jam Frosting by Holly Jade look just as scrumptious as any other doughnuts, but are healthier for you! They’re gluten-free, contain fruit and less sugar than your typical doughnuts, and are completely vegan. These can be eaten plain or add some whipped buttercream frosting and freeze-dried strawberry bits for added decadence and crunch!

6. Carrot Cake Donuts

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Vegan Carrot Cake Donuts… what a combo! The base of this Carrot Cake Donuts by Vicky Coates is largely made from flour, protein powder, flax egg, carrots, and vegan cream cheese. The cream cheese in the mix keeps the donuts moist and also adds a lovely subtle flavor which combined with cinnamon and mixed spice is just such a good combo.

7. Cinnamon Doughnuts With Coffee and Vanilla Glaze

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Everybody loves doughnuts, but these Cinnamon Doughnuts With Coffee and Vanilla Glaze by Holly Jade are in a league of their own. The tasty treat is baked instead of fried so this decadent treat is healthier than your normal doughnut. Plus, you can get creative and decorate these doughnuts with whatever you have lying around the kitchen after you apply the glaze.

8. Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts With Maple Glaze

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This is a Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts With Maple Glaze by Jessica Bose that is great for an autumn morning. This is a healthier alternative to a fried, fall favorite.

9. Double Chocolate Tofu Donuts

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Did you know you could make donuts out of tofu? Yep, you read that right, tofu. These Double Chocolate Tofu Donuts by George Lee only require 6 ingredients and are super chocolatey and decadent — crispy on the outside, cakey on the inside, and completely free of soy flavor. The richest, most decadent Double Chocolate Tofu Donuts. Super easy, and delicious, and you won’t even taste the soy!

10. Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

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Simple to make and equally as delicious, these Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes by Kat Condon are better than any donut shop! How can you go wrong with a fluffy donut rolled in cinnamon and sugar?! Donut holes are way more fun than your average donut. You just pop them straight into your mouth! So, try making these vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes. They’re amazing!

11. Easy Raw Donut Holes

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These Easy Raw Donut Holes by Ashley Smyczek are so easy to make and they make a wonderful snack for on-the-go!

12. Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes

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When you’re looking for a special treat to make, may we suggest these scrumptious Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes by Wendy Irene? The donut holes are made with pumpkin and the delicious spiced flavors of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice that accompany it so perfectly. Hope this recipe adds to many good memories and slow moments of happiness!

13. Glazed Donut Holes

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Adorable, sweet, and easy to make, these Glazed Donut Holes by Shanika Graham-White are a healthy dairy-free version of your childhood favorite treat. Colorful rainbow sprinkles and a sweet vanilla glaze make two-bite snacks loved by kids and adults!

14. Raw ‘Timbits’ a.k.a. ‘Doughnut Holes’

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Figs and dates balance each other out in a great way in this recipe for Raw ‘Timbits’ a.k.a. ‘Doughnut Holes’ by Danielle Dewar. Take the mixture to new heights with some virgin coconut oil, which makes it taste like granola!

15. Raw Vanilla Caramel Doughnut Holes

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These Raw Vanilla Caramel Doughnut Holes by Emily von Euw are incredible. The glaze is just like what you would get from the doughnut shop, the doughnut holes are moist and flavourful — the whole package is a winner. Make them for dessert at a party or keep them all to yourself and enjoy with a hot cup of coffee.

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