vegan raw donut holes

vegan raw donut holes are surprisingly delicious!

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Vegan raw donut holes are not a thing I ever thought I would make – I mean, “raw” and “donut” are not typically two words that go together in my world.

what ARE vegan raw donut holes?

I came across this recipe at Em’s beautiful blog This Rawsome Vegan Life – and when I saw the pictures she posted I just had to give it a try. The recipe utilizes oats, cashews and dates – familiar ingredients to any vegan baker – to approximate the texture and flavor of a traditional donut base.

what ingredients do you need?

In addition to oats (GF if you want to make these gluten-free as well as vegan), dates and cashews you’ll need just a few more simple ingredients:

kosher salt
vanilla extract
coconut oil
maple syrup

how are these donut holes made?

These are SUPER easy to make! Once you soak the cashews (which takes a hands-off 4 hours) you simply blend the ingredients in the food processor, form into balls and freeze till firm. You then dip the donuts into your glaze and let them set. The entire process (less the hands-off chill time) took about 10 minutes and I love that this is a healthy treat that is actually delicious!

okay – but are they as good as regular donut holes?

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Look – TBH you will never confuse these with “munchkins”, for sure (check these and these for – ahem – “alternatives”). That said, I was VERY surprised – given that they are made with no flour or sugar – at how “doughnut-like” they turned out. I’ve done enough balls, bites and bars to say that – while the shapes and ingredients may change – most of these types of raw treats tend to taste somewhat the same.

But these? They were quite tasty, satisfyingly sweet, and there was zero bloated, sluggish “after-effect” that I find often occurs when I indulge. And you KNOW I indulge.

So…………balance?

And if you’re looking to start incorporating more dairy-, refined sugar– or gluten-free foods into your diet, snacks like these are a great place to start.

Raw Vegan Donut Holes l sherisilver.com

Raw Vegan Donut Holes l sherisilver.com

Raw Vegan Doughnut Holes

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Raw, vegan and gluten-free donut holes that are SERIOUSLY delicious!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 donut holes
Calories 123 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup oats (gluten-free if desired)
  • 2/3 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours, rinsed and drained
  • 2/3 cup pitted dates
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Line a sheet pan with waxed paper, foil or parchment paper.
  • Process the oats, cashews, dates, salt and vanilla in a food processor till thick and smooth.
  • Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to scoop onto your baking sheet. Use slightly damp hands to shape into balls and freeze till firm. Place the donuts on a wire rack and put the rack atop your baking sheet.
  • Melt the coconut oil in a heatproof bowl or cup (I used a Pyrex measuring cup and my microwave). Whisk in the maple syrup and keep whisking till glaze thickens (this will happen as the coconut oil cools). Dip the donuts into the glaze, allowing the excess to drip off, and return to the wire rack. Freeze for a few minutes to set the glaze, then repeat dipping 2 - 3 more times. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

Notes

This recipe is originally from This Rawsome Vegan Life.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
Keywords cashews, dates, donuts, doughnuts, gluten free, oats, raw, vegan
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