One of my jobs is working in a grocery store. I work early mornings, and lately I have not been able to resist the tempting call of the bakery department. I try to resist, tell myself I will have some fruit or oatmeal . Then the smells of those freshly fried and chocolate covered old fashions start wafting through the store like a siren calling me to my death addiction. I’m always a little disappointed when I eat one because they never seem to be as good as they smell. They mostly just taste like sweet, sweet sugar. Yet, the next day, that smell lures me in to buy another, I just can’t help myself.

To ease myself off my fried/non-vegan doughnut addiction (or further it?) I made some homemade mini baked doughnuts. Making doughnuts at home is fun and easy. I found a mini doughnut pan at a thrift store a while back. Thrift stores are great for purchasing baking pans, and so much cheaper than new. They are especially practical for specialty items that you are not going to be using often, like a mini doughnut pan. I probably wouldn’t ever bring myself to spend $10 on a mini doughnut pan, but for $2, sure why not!

While these are vegan and baked, they are full of sugar, so I don’t know that they are any better for you than the store bought bakery stuff, but hey, ya gotta splurge sometimes. Remember, moderation right?

You can also easily customize them with all your favorite toppings! I topped mine with sprinkles, shredded coconut, and a dusting of cocoa powder. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or a big glass of almond milk. The baked doughnuts can also be frozen, just thaw and frosted whenever you need a chocolate fix.

Print Recipe Mini Chocolate Doughnuts These mini vegan chocolate doughnuts are the perfect bite size treat! Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 12 mins Total Time 27 mins Servings: 16 Mini Doughnuts Author: Dora Daily Ingredients 2 Cups Flour

2/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

3/4 Cups Sugar

2 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Cinnamon

1 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Nutmeg

1 Cup Almond Milk or Almond Creamer

1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil or Coconut Oil

1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar

1 tsp Almond Extract

Chocolate Glaze Recipe see below

Optional: Assorted toppings such as sprinkles and and shredded coconut Instructions Preheat oven to 375.

Dust doughnut pan with a little cocoa powder or shortening.

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.

Combine wet ingredients in a bowl.

Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.

Pour mix into a pastry bag or a large plastic zip bag.

If using a plastic bag, cut about 1/4 inch off the bottom corner.

Carefully squeeze mix into doughnut pan moving around each circle, filling about 2/3 full.

Tap pan gently on the counter to settle batter.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Let stand for about 5 Minutes before removing from pan.

Print Recipe Chocolate Glaze Author: Dora Daily Ingredients 1/3 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

2 Tbs almond Milk or Almond Creamer

3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar

1 Tbs Black Coffee Instructions Add almond milk to chocolate chips and place in a bowl over a simmering pot of water. Make sure bottom of bowl is not touching water.

Stir often until melted.

Stir in powdered sugar.

Dip doughnuts into glaze or spoon over the top and top with your favorite toppings!

Make it, eat it, enjoy!

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