Vegan Gluten-free Lemon Donuts. Grain-free Baked Vegan Doughnuts
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
Vegan Gluten-free Lemon Donuts. Grain-free Baked Vegan Doughnuts
Description
The recipe uses besan flour, cornstarch or potato starch, almond flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, lemon zest, and wet ingredients including lemon juice, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, vinegar, water, and neutral oil. The lemon juice and baking agents create a frothy batter that mimics leavening. The doughnuts are baked in a pan with a steaming chamber formed by covering the pan during baking to keep moisture in.
With a crunchy raw sugar glaze made from raw or powdered sugar mixed with non-dairy milk or lemon juice, these donuts have a delicate crumb and refreshing lemon brightness. The recipe notes that besan produces a milder flavor compared to chickpea flour, and advises topping zest accordingly.
You can also make muffins or cupcakes from this batter by adjusting baking time and pan type. Nutritional information is offered based on a single donut serving.
Ingredients
Dry:
- 3/4 cup besan gram flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch or more besan, you might need an additional tbsp of water with besan, or potato starch
- 2 tbsp almond flour or use more besan
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Zest of half or whole for zestier a lemon, or whole lime
- 1 tsp baking powder divided
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
Wet:
- lemon juice 2 to 2.5 tbsp, or lime juice
- 1/3 cup sugar 1 tbsp more for sweeter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- nutmeg a pinch
- 1.5 tsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water scant
- 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Glaze:
- 3/4 cup raw sugar or powdered
- 1 to 2 tbsp non-dairy milk or lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F / 200ºc. Grease the doughnut pan really well. Also keep 2 baking sheets (larger than the pan handy).
- In a blender, add the flour, starch, almond flour, salt, 1/2 tsp baking powder and zest.
- Add the wet ingredients and blend until the sugar is combined and the batter is smooth. you want to add not more than total of 2/3 cup liquid(water and lemon juice). You can also mix these in a bowl. The batter should be like a pancake batter on the thin side.
- Now, add the remaining baking powder and baking soda and pulse a few times to combine or use a spoon to mix in well. Let the mixture sit for a minute to get slightly frothy. The lemon and baking powder will react to make the batter frothy.
- Pour into prepared donut pan. Fill not more than 2/3 of the height. Place doughnut pan on a baking sheet. Place another baking sheet on top. This will create chamber where some of the steam will stay during baking instead of escaping.
- Bake for 11 minutes, them remove the top sheet and bake for another 4 to 5 minutes. total 15-16 minutes.
- Take the pan out and let it sit for a minute, then pat to remove the doughnuts. Let the doughnuts cool completely for 15 minutes. Then frost and let the frosting sit for a few minutes then serve. If not serving immediately, store in airtight container for the day.
Easy Glaze:
- Powder the sugar in a blender with 1 tbsp cornstarch. Add to a bowl and add 1 to 2 tbsp non dairy milk or lemon juice and a good pinch of salt. Mix until smooth. Dip donuts in the glaze or drizzle some on the doughnuts. I usually like to drizzle so there is just a bit of glaze and hence less sugar for added moisture.
Notes
- Besan (brown chickpea flour) provides a milder flavor than chickpea flour and yields moister donuts.
- If using chickpea flour, enhance lemon zest and consume the donuts within a few hours, as flavor intensifies over time.
- To make muffins or cupcakes, pour the batter into a greased muffin pan, cover it with a baking sheet, and bake for 12 minutes at 400°F, testing doneness with a toothpick.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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