Vegan Oreo Donuts Recipe

Delight in a decadent morning or midday treat with these Vegan Oreo Donuts—fluffy, rich chocolate donuts crowned with clouds of vanilla frosting and a generous dusting of crushed Oreo® cookies. Each bite offers a perfect balance of moist, cake-like texture and a sweet, creamy topping punctuated by the iconic crunch of chocolate sandwich cookies. With no dairy or eggs, this recipe captures all the indulgence while being entirely plant-based, making it a crowd-pleaser for all palates. Whether served fresh from the oven for breakfast or saved as an afternoon snack, these donuts are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with minimal fuss. The batter comes together in minutes, and after a quick bake, you’ll whip up a velvety vegan frosting to slather over each donut before finishing with those all-important Oreo® crumbs. They’re perfect for sharing at your next brunch, gifting to vegan friends, or sneaking as a late-night dessert.

Vegan Oreo Donuts

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By Malini Serves: 6 Prep Time: 15 m Cooking Time: 10 m

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 ounces vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance®)
• 4 ounces shortening
• 2 tablespoons coconut milk
• 1/4 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®)

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray.

2

In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add water, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until a smooth batter forms.

3

Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.

4

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick poked in comes out clean. Let the donuts cool for 10 minutes before transferring them onto a wire rack to finish cooling.

5

While the donuts cool, combine confectioners' sugar, vegan margarine, shortening, and coconut milk in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat everything together until the frosting is light and fluffy.

6

Once the donuts are fully cooled, spread the frosting generously over the tops and sprinkle each with crushed Oreo® cookies.

Notes

Tips:
Be sure donuts are fully cooled before frosting to prevent the icing from melting., Crushing the Oreo® cookies just before topping ensures maximum crunch., Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with the tip snipped off for cleaner, more even frosting application., Sift the confectioners' sugar for ultra-smooth, lump-free frosting., For extra chocolatey flavor, add a handful of mini vegan chocolate chips to the batter.