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Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts
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Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts

Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts - Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Donut Recipe. Simple to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. Add my cream cheese frosting to make these extra special. Vegan Nutfree Soyfree Recipe. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 145 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Vegan

Ingredients

Wet:
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup add 1 tbsp sugar for sweeter
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tbsp more if using whole grain flours
  • 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup water or non dairy milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract optional
Dry:
  • 1 1/2 cup flour I use all purpose or a combination of all purpose and whole wheat pastry/white whole wheat flour, 1 :1 or 2:1 ratio
  • 1 tbsp starch (cornstarch or arrowroot starch)
  • 1.5 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/3 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp Turmeric optional, for color
  • lemon zest of 1/2 to 1 lemon depending on size and preference of lemonyness

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 C). Mix the wet ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
  2. Add the 1 1/4 cup flour and the rest of the dry ingredients and whisk well to make a smooth batter. Add rest of the flour 1 tbsp at a time to make a smooth flowy batter, but not overly watery or overly stiff. You might not need all of the flour if using whole grain flour.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased donut pan. Even it out using a spatula.
  4. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes then remove the donuts. (bake for 12 mins for mini muffins, 22 mins for regular size muffins).
  5. You can use the cream cheese frosting from my lemon cake on these donuts or use a simple sugar icing (half cup of powdered sugar with a tsp or so lemon juice, whisk until icing consistency)
  6. Dip the donuts in the prepared icing or frosting. Sprinkle more poppy seeds on the top. 

Notes

  • Gluten-free Lemon Donuts here.
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  • Nutrition is for 1 Donut.

Nutrition Information

Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 93mg (4%) Potassium 124mg (3%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin C 2.6mg (3%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145

% Daily Value*

Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Potassium 124mg 3%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.