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Baked Vegan Carrot Cake Donuts

These Baked Vegan Carrot Cake Donuts are incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in various settings. They make for a perfect breakfast treat alongside a cup of coffee or tea, providing a nutritious start to the day. Alternatively, they can be enjoyed as a midday snack, satisfying that craving for something sweet without the guilt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 donuts
Calories 149 kcal

Ingredients
  

Let's gather the ingredients!

Donuts

  • 1 cup self-rising flour sifted
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp applesauce
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 3/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Frosting

  • 3/4 cup raw cashews soaked for 2 hours and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp almond milk
  • 1/4 cup almond roughly chopped

Instructions
 

Let's Begin!

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a donut pan mold with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, almond milk, maple syrup, applesauce, cinnamon, shredded carrots, and salt. Mix into a smooth batter. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan and smooth the tops.
  • Bake in the oven for 12-16 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare cream cheese icing by adding all icing ingredients, except for the nuts, into a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Once your doughnuts are done baking, allow them to cool before topping.
  • After they have cooled, dunk the doughnuts into the icing and place on a drying rack. Top with chopped almonds. Serve and enjoy with family and friends!

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 123mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1338IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked, Carrot, carrot cake, Donuts, Easy to Bake, easy to make, Healthy, vegan, Vegan Donuts
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