Brace yourself—these coffee spice doughnuts are about to give your PSL addiction a run for its oat-milk money.
They’re warm, fluffy, cozy little circles packed with espresso and autumn attitude, because caffeine and cinnamon belong together like leggings and denial.
We’re mixing bold coffee with nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon because basic just wasn’t enough anymore.
Yes, they’re vegan, yes, they’re baked, and no, you don’t need to tell anyone how many you ate.
Whip up a batch, grab your oversized mug, and pretend you’ve got your life together—one spiced doughnut at a time.
Coffee Spice Doughnuts
Vegan baked doughnuts infused with strong coffee and warm spices, topped with a sweet glaze that screams "fall in every bite."
Ingredients
For the Doughnuts:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk almond, oat, soy—whatever keeps your fridge trendy
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze (Optional, but… why would you skip it?):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp brewed coffee
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your doughnut pan like a responsible adult.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all the cozy spices.
- In a separate bowl, combine brewed coffee, plant milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir gently—no need to beat it like your last bad date.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the doughnut pan. Smooth the tops with love and low expectations.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until they bounce back with confidence.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For glaze, mix powdered sugar, coffee, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Dip or drizzle the glaze on cooled doughnuts like you’re frosting your feelings.
- Let set, or devour immediately while pretending you’re “just tasting.”
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
🌿 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 5%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Folate: 3%
- Potassium: 5%
💡 Additional Notes & Tips
- For deeper flavor, use dark roast coffee—preferably one that could wake the dead.
- Add a pinch of clove if you’re feeling extra autumnal and dramatic.
- Store in an airtight container. But let’s be real—they won’t survive the night.
- Top with crushed nuts or espresso powder if you enjoy fancy toppings and compliments.
- These pair well with oversized sweaters, candles, and pretending it’s sweater weather—even if it’s 80 degrees.
