20 best vegan doughnut recipes of all time

Go nuts for these mouth-watering vegan doughnut recipes that prove you don't need animal products to bake some truly tasty vegan doughnuts!

Whether you enjoy them baked or fried, filled or glazed, there’s something so utterly irresistible about vegan doughnuts that makes them so delicious.

You don’t need a deep fat fryer to make all of these recipes as many can be baked in the oven in a doughnut pan if you’re looking to cut down the fat and calorie content. There’s even a recipe for raw vegan doughnuts if you’re looking for a healthier option made from wholesome ingredients.

Missing the nostalgic taste of a Krispy Kreme doughnut? We’ve got you covered.

These vegan doughnut recipes might take a little longer to make than cakes and brownies but we promise they’re well worth the effort and are not as hard to make as you might think.

The best vegan doughnut recipes

1. Filled Caramel Doughnuts

Say hello to the ultimate fluffiest vegan doughnuts, with a moreish creamy filling topped off with a coating of golden sugar and homemade caramel sauce.

2. Banana Bread Doughnuts

The spectacular recipe combines two of our most favourite desserts – banana bread and doughnuts!

3. Vegan Glazed Doughnuts

These glazed vegan doughnuts knock Krispy Kremes right out of the park!

4. Vegan Boston Cream Doughnuts

Our all-time favourite doughnut is now vegan thanks to this ingenious recipe! These soft, puffy doughnuts, covered with rich chocolate glaze and filled with smooth vanilla pastry cream are deep-fried to perfection.

5. Easy Biscoff Doughnuts

Few things in life are more delicious than Biscoff spread if you ask us! Except for delicious doughnuts filled with it of course!

6. Hot Cinnamon Jam Doughnuts

You’ll go nuts for these vegan hot cinnamon and jam doughnuts!

7. Chocolate Beetroot Doughnuts

Rich, earthy, chocolatey goodness in doughnut form. What’s not to love?

8. Chocolate Fudge Doughnuts

Chocolatey, coconutty, fudgy goodness in one delicious recipe! We cannot get enough of these heavenly chocolate fudge doughnuts, especially as they’re made with a whole host of lovely, healthy ingredients.

9. Unicorn Doughnuts

These vegan & gluten-free unicorn doughnuts would make a perfect treat for a birthday party, or even a hen do!

10. Baked Oreo Doughnuts

Who wouldn’t like doughnuts with crushed cookie & cream cookies, with a delicious vanilla cream cheese glaze, topped off with even more “oreo” cookies?!

11. Baked Gingerbread Doughnuts

These freshly baked vegan and gluten-free gingerbread doughnuts are baked, not fried and are much lower in sugar than traditional doughnuts! Glazed with a simple coconut maple glaze and decorated with cute sprinkles and edible glitter, they’re a real treat!

12. Mini Pumpkin & Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts

What is it about pumpkin and cinnamon baked goods that feels like a big, warm hug? So sweet and comforting, we just love these flavours!

13. Raw Peanut Butter Cup Doughnuts

Deliciously decadent raw, vegan peanut butter doughnuts, topped with chunks of peanut butter cups and dipped in a thick layer of rich, dark chocolate.

14. Vanilla Earl Grey Donuts with Caramel & Blood Orange Zest

These Earl Grey donuts are a beautiful harmony of flavours and textures, with the fluffy dough, smooth and sweet caramel, tangy blood orange zest, and refreshing coconut whipped cream.

15. Blueberry Glazed Earl Grey Doughnuts

These fragrant, grown-up doughnuts are best served with a cup of tea and a good friend to gossip with!

16. Vegan S’Mores Doughnut

You’ll be screaming for more when you taste these marshmallow-fluff filled doughnuts with chocolate ganache. They are perfect for Bonfire Night or anytime you need a sweet treat.