Vegan Baked Mochi Donuts

Donuts have always been one of my favourite treats, but they are not the easiest to make at home — especially without a donut pan. And if you want to try and make them a little healthier (not deep fried) as well . . . it almost seems impossible. Or at least it did to me.

But these adorable soft, chewy mochi donut-inspired donuts are baked and completely vegan and gluten free. They’re made with simple ingredients and no special pan required — so everyone can enjoy!

Now I’m not saying these are necessarily good for you, but they are definitely a DELICIOUS healthier alternative. And I mean, if you’re wanting donuts . . . I’m assuming you’re not craving healthy tasting donuts am I right?!

So I think it’s time I stop talking and have you go preheat your oven!

Vegan Baked Mochi Donuts

These adorable soft, chewy mochi-inspired donuts are baked and completely vegan. Made with simple ingredients and no special pan required.
Servings 7 donuts

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts

  • 2 cups tapioca flour
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup + 3 tbsp plain unsweetened coconut yogurt
  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp oat milk (or milk of choice)
  • 5 tbsp + 1 tsp oil (I used olive oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Icing

  • cups icing sugar
  • 2 tbsp + 1 tsp oat milk (more or less depending on desired consistency)
  • splash of vanilla
  • additional colouring of choice (I used strawberry juice and blue spirulina powder)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a bowl, combine tapioca flour, coconut sugar and baking powder.
  • In a separate bowl, combine coconut yogurt, oat milk, and vanilla.
  • Combine dry and wet ingredients. Add in the oil and stir again until a soft, but moist dough is formed.
  • Using your hands, roll the dough into little balls (slightly larger than a grape) and transfer to a parchment lined baking tray. Arrange the balls to form a donut shape and gently press them together.
  • Transfer the baking tray to the oven at bake at 350° for about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow the donuts to cool before frosting.
  • Prepare the icing: combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust the amount of milk to achieve desired consistency (more milk for more of a glaze, less milk for an icing).
  • Once the donuts have cooled, dip in the icing and immediately top with sprinkles or toppings of choice.
  • Allow the icing to cool and harden. Enjoy!