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Vegan coconut flour donut bites are the perfect little snack to accompany coffee or tea (kids love them, too). They are grain-free, gluten-free, and easy to make in any mini muffin tin.
I’m pretty sure I don’t need to convince you to eat these cinnamon-sugar donut bites. Tender, cakey, with just the right amount of sweet spice, it’s hard to stop at just one. Or two. Or eleven.
Table of Contents
- Recipe Benefits
- Ingredients for Vegan Coconut Flour Donut Bites
- How to Make Vegan Coconut Flour Donut Bites
- FAQ
- How Should One Store the Donut Bites?
- What Type of Nondairy Milk Should I Use?
- Is There an Alternative to Coconut Sugar?
- Can I Use Other Flours in the Recipe (other than coconut flour or chickpea flour)
- Related Recipes
- Vegan Coconut Flour Donut Bites (GF, grain-free) Recipe
Recipe Benefits
You will want to sprint to the kitchen to make these blissful bites when you read on about what makes them so special.
- Vegan (egg-free, dairy-free)
- Grain-free
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- High in fiber
- Low in calories
- Easy to make
I get it, these sound too good to be true, right? But they are the real deal.
Best yet, these donut bites are no mere treat: they are nutrition-packed fuel. I am talking lean, plant protein, fiber and more fiber, and a bit of healthy fat, too.
Grab your favorite hot drink and power up with some donut bites. Happy baking!
Ingredients for Vegan Coconut Flour Donut Bites
The exact amounts of each ingredient are indicated in the recipe card at the end of the post. Toggle between US Customary (volume) and Metric (weights) for preferred measurement option.
- coconut flour
- chickpea flour
- coconut sugar
- nondairy milk
- virgin coconut oil (or the neutral oil of your choice)
- vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon
- baking powder
- salt (always optional/adjustable)
Coconut flour stars in these donut bites, with a strong supporting role played by chickpea flour.
Most coconut flour recipes call for copious quantities of eggs. Coconut flour can be tricky to use without a recipe because it is unlike any other. Ot is used in much smaller quantities than other flours and is very absorbent.
Eggs are often used to give structure to coconut flour baking recipes. But what to do with vegan coconut flour baked goods?
Enter chickpea flour. It is a super-amazing replacement for eggs, plus it has the fiber and protein needed to create baked goods that you would swear have both eggs and grains. Hot d**m! They are so good!
How to Make Vegan Coconut Flour Donut Bites
Note that the complete directions are also in the recipe card below.
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
- Grease or spray 20 cups of a 24-count mini muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (coconut flour, chickpea flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt).
- Whisk in the milk, oil and vanilla until blended. Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken (add more liquid, if needed. The batter should be thick, but not completely stiff).
- Divide batter evenly among prepared cups and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake in preheated oven for 13 to 16 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean.
- Cool completely in tin. Remove bites from the muffin cups.
FAQ
How Should One Store the Donut Bites?
Store the donut bites in an airtight container at cool room temperature for 2 days, the refrigerator for 1 week, or the freezer for up to 6 months.
What Type of Nondairy Milk Should I Use?
Any variety. Use the nondairy milk you prefer (e.g., almond milk, cashew milk, hemp milk).
Is There an Alternative to Coconut Sugar?
Yes. An equal amount of lightly packed brown sugar or granulated sugar can be used in place of the coconut sugar.
Can I Use Other Flours in the Recipe (other than coconut flour or chickpea flour)
No, the Vegan Coconut Flour Donut Bites recipe will only work with coconut flour and chickpea flour.
Related Recipes
Vegan Coconut Flour Donut Bites (GF, grain-free)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup 37 g coconut flour
- 1/4 cup 30 g chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons 18 g coconut sugar (see notes for options)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup 237 mL nondairy milk (see note)
- 1 tbsp 15 mL virgin coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon 5 mL vanilla extract
- Cinnamon sugar, 2 tsp coconut sugar + 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Grease or spray 20 cups of a 24-count mini muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, chickpea flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Whisk in the milk, oil and vanilla until blended. Let stand for 5 minutes (if batter seems to thick, add a bit more milk or water; coconut flours vary in absorbency).
- Divide batter evenly among prepared cups. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake in preheated oven for 13 to 16 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean. Transfer tin to a cooling rack and cool completely in tin. Remove bites from the muffin cups.
Hi, wondering if I can take out the coconut sugar and use powdered monk fruit instead? Would it effect the texture? If not, can I replace it with maple syrup?
Hi Ava,
I have not tried it with either, but I think the maple syrup should work fine. Sugar adds volume and texture, so if trying with wok fruit, you may need to add a little bit more liquid or perhaps some undsweetened applesauce.
Serving size is 1 bite. Is that literally 1 bite? Or 1 mini muffin? A few recipes on here have nutrient listed and serving size is 1 bite but they seem to be on the mini muffins. If you could please clarify. Thank yiu.
Hi Marcia,
The “bite” is the mini muffin. Sorry for any confusion.
Do you think that oat flour could be used in place of the chickpea?
Hi Katie,
Gosh, I am not sure if that will work…but good news! I am posting an oat “donut” mini muffin recipe tomorrow! You inspired me…
OH wonderful! So happy to contribute and look forward to giving it a try!!!
you never know until you do..
Would love to try it, but I havent gotten to that baking pan just yet ;-). Any recipes like this that work with standard pans or muffin tons? Or a fried donut / donut holes recipe that can be cooked in oil of choice?
Hi Violet,
A mini muffin pan will work great!