Coffee Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
A vegan doughnut that delivers strong coffee flavor and warm cinnamon sugar coating—fluffy, baked, and easy enough to make in your sleep-deprived state.
Ingredients
Doughnuts:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp instant coffee powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup almond milk unsweetened
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted vegan butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your doughnut pan lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, coffee powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix almond milk, applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures; stir until smooth and lump-free.
- Fill doughnut molds about ¾ full using a spoon or piping bag.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until golden and springy when touched.
- Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Mix cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Brush each doughnut with melted butter/oil, then roll generously in the cinnamon sugar mix.
- Serve warm. Try not to hoard them.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 215
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (approx. %DV per serving):
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 7%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Vitamin B6: 5%
- Vitamin E: 3%
Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Use strong espresso powder for a deeper coffee punch.
- Warm the doughnuts slightly before serving for maximum cozy vibes.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra spice drama.
- Swap almond milk with oat milk for creamier flavor.
- Pairs perfectly with more coffee. Obviously.