What These Vegan Instagrammers Are Doing to Donuts Will Blow Your Mind

It’s true that you love donuts SO much that your perfect birthday would include a giant donut birthday cake. And it’s also possible that your fantasy wedding would feature donut cakes and donut walls. Plus, let’s face it — you sprout emoji heart eyes at the mere *thought* of mini rainbow donuts. If that’s you (and don’t worry, we won’t judge ’cause obvi that’s us too), prepare to have your obsession with fried dough taken to a whole ‘nother level. Donut pops, donut cereal (yes, cereal!) and bubblegum donuts, anyone? Oh, and all are 100 percent vegan — so raise a coffee mug to our planet. Here are 19 times vegan donuts stopped us in our tracks on Instagram.

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Apple donuts for breakfast. Pink mountain rose apples with peanut butter topped with fruits. @leefromamerica #pinkapple #donuts #peanutbutter

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1. Fruit Loopy: You’ll have no problem getting in a whole day’s worth of fruit servings when you do it the donut way. Bring on the next round.

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"Are You Cereal" Donut Cereal. Raw, Vegan & .. well, donuts for breakfast - Amiright? (serves 2, or 1 if you're feeling greedy lol) 2 cups oats, blended into a meal 1 cup ground almonds 1/2 cup date paste** 1-2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp pure vanilla powder or extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg pinch of salt a few tbsp water To serve; Melted Vegan Choc & Vegan Sprinkles to ice donuts (optional) Plant Based Milk of choice to serve 1. Combine the ground almonds/oats and spices in a mixing bowl. Add the date paste & maple syrup and work with your hands until it begins to stick together into a dough, gradually adding a few tbsp of water at a time to help it bind. Add enough water until it is a pliable dough that holds together well. 2. Press into mini silicone donut moulds and chill for 20-30 minutes (or you could prepare them the night before for the morning) 3. If icing with vegan chocolate simply ice then chill them in the freezer for 5 minutes to set the chocolate. 4. Serve with plant based milk and anything else your heart desires. ** Date paste is simply dates that have been pitted, soaked in boiling water then drained and processed into a thick paste. I keep it stored in the fridge for these kind of occasions & for sweetening things. Happy days. #bestofvegandonut

A post shared by SAM 🍭 (@sobeautifullyreal) on Nov 28, 2016 at 1:53pm PST

2. Breakfast Oh’s: Yes, this Instababe actually makes her own donut cereal. Grab your biggest breakfast bowl, because those chocolate iced donuts with rainbow sprinkles look to be the bomb.

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Throwback to these summer cocktail mini donuts 🙌🍩 oh how I wish it was summer right now 😬😅☀️

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3. Rainbow Bright: There’s nothing more wonderful than a dense cake donut, unless it’s one that’s frosted in natural fruit flavors. They all look so delicious, it’s hard to choose just one.

4. Frosted Oats: This creative foodie took a plain vegan toasted oats cereal and iced each individual oaty-o. Now that’s dedication to your muse.

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GERMAN DONUTS. . [Advertisement] Hy everybody 🙋 Today I want to share these delicious German donuts with you. German donuts? Well, they have different names here. Outside of Berlin they are called Berliner or Faschingskrapfen (ie carnival cruller because they are mostly eaten in the carnival season). In Berlin, they are called Pfannkuchen (ie pancakes; pancakes in Berlin are called Eierkuchen, ie egg cakes). Quiet confusing, isn't it 😄 Anyway, they are extremely delicious 😍 These are filled with a blueberry-chia jam and glazed with pink pitaya (@jojufruits) or butterfly pea flower icing 😊. . Vegan.DIY: German donuts (14-16 pieces). - melt 3 Tbsp coconut oil in 1 cup (230 ml) plant milk (I used spelt milk). - transfer to a bowl, stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar and let cool down to luke warm. - stir in 1 Pack (7 g) dry yeast and let activate for 10 min (bubbles/foam should form). - mix in 3 cups (400 g) spelt flour (one by one) and 1/4 Tsp salt; knead dough until smooth (7-10 min). - form a ball and place it in a slightly greased bowl; let rest at a warm place for about 1 hour (or until dough has doubled). - roll dough to about 1 cm thickness; cut out donuts (I used a glass with about 7 cm diameter). - place donuts on parchment paper and let rest for 30 min. - fill about 1 cm oil in a pan and heat. - fry donuts for about 3 min per side (or until sizzling stops and they are golden brown). - let cool down. - make a small incision and fill donuts with your prefered filling using an icing bag. - either just add icing sugar (traditional version) or glaze them with your prefered icing. - enjoy 😊. . This is my entry to @bestofvegan #bestofvegandonut contest. . Have fun 🙋. . #vegandy #andyancuisine #vegandysrecipes #veganberlin #vegangermany #veganfood #veganfoodporn #veganfoodlovers #instavegan #veganfoodshare #veganism #vegansofinstagram #veganeats #vegansnack #plantbaseddiet #plantpower #healthyeats #dairyfree #crueltyfree #homemadefood #eattherainbow #vegandonut #veganjunkfood #huffposttaste #veganicer @veganicerworld #buzzfeast #bestofvegan #feedfeed @thefeedfeed @thefeedfeed.vegan @veganvultures @thrivemags #thrivemags @veganheroes

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5. Jelly Filling: These brightly iced vegan donuts are hiding a sweet surprise. Each roll is jam-packed — literally — with fruity jelly. One bite and you’ll be in jelly-roll heaven.

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Monday lunch situation - UNICORN parfait with #pumpkinpie #overnightoats, #cacao #maca mousse, #acai #nicecream and unicorn #sourdough donuts from @sourdoughdiary 🦄💜❤️💛💚💙 Glass straw from @glassdharma☺️ - - - #organicburst #OBbeyourbest #vANGIEtarianSmoothieBowl #feedfeed #breakfastcriminals #superfood #buzzfeedfood #f52grams #food52 #yuminthetumrepost #BESTOFVEGANDONUT #sourdoughdiary #sourdoughdonut #vegandonut #glutenfreedonut #unicorndonut #onthetable #goji #fig #strawberries #turmeric

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6. Donut Topper: Overnight oats never tasted so good. This morning mason jar of oats is topped with a vegan donut in magical unicorn colors. The edible flower topper adds a nice touch.

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BUBBLEGUM DONUTS 👻 these vegan hotties are in the dessert fridge! Come gettem!

A post shared by TAKEAWAY BAR 🌴 100% VEGAN 🍦 (@cocomamasjuices) on Dec 8, 2016 at 3:13pm PST

7. Bubblelicious: You may not think bubble gum and donuts go together, but color you wrong. These Bazooka-flavored breakfast treats are as delicious to look at as they are to eat.

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Do i really have to say something?! I mean it's a VEGAN DONUT 💕 and a matcha Latte - i am in heaven! 🙏🏼

A post shared by Julie | 24 | plant based🌱 (@vgn.wanderlust) on Dec 9, 2016 at 8:24am PST

8. Matcha, Natch: Nothing goes so well with your matcha latte as a delicious raspberry-iced donut with matcha sprinkles. It’s 100 percent wholesome and 100 percent tasty.

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Paddlepop Donut O'Clock 🔑✨ #bestofvegandonut

A post shared by SAM 🍭 (@sobeautifullyreal) on Dec 5, 2016 at 10:17am PST

9. Donut Lolly: There’s something irresistible about breakfast on a stick. Especially when it comes in the form of a yummy vegan donut in rainbow swirl.

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Oreos, snickers, donuts & more.. These are a few of my favourite things 👻👻💃🏼

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10. Donut Decorations: This vegan cake is just dripping with chocolate ganache. But the real star of the show is the petite donuts that decorate the cake top. Save us a slice with a donut, please.

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Head to @smallbatchcafe and @boxing.cat cause they have donuts! And we know you love donuts. #eatloverveganfood #ygk #kingstoncanada #ygkveg #donuts #vegan #kingstonveg #vegandonuts #sprinkles #yumgk

A post shared by Eat Lover (@eatloverveganfood) on Dec 10, 2016 at 7:36am PST

11. Pretty Please With Sprinkles: These pink funfetti donuts are fit for a princess party. When a donut looks this delightful, the vegans in the house aren’t missing a thing.

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Salted Caramel Donuts 💃💫 Find the recipe for these plus a few more over at @loving_earth - I'm the featured foodie for the month & there's a wee write up on my journey! ✨

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12. Salt & Sweet: Who can resist salted caramel with a heavy drizzle of dark chocolate? Put one aside for tomorrow’s lunchbox and break it out when the four o’clock munchies come calling.

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Special thanks to @peaceful_provisions for making this giant donut for @vegicano's birthday! Me and @j2food wanted a birthday cake for him, but we knew nothing would win over the birthday boy and his guests like @peaceful_provisions' donut. . This giant (vegan) donut even had their famous Cannoli filling! And topped with Newman O's, sugar cookies, pop tart, chocolate chip cookies, brownies and rainbow sprinkles! Errthing vegan, of course. 💘😱😍 SOO GOOD!!! #GiantVeganDonut #BigHit #VeganBirthday . (For the bee-lovers, the birthday candles were vegan too. 😉)

A post shared by Chungla | TheHappyVeganBelly (@thehappyveganbelly) on Dec 10, 2016 at 4:06pm PST

13. Birthday Bash: This donut cake is perfect for a vegan birthday celebration. Get your selfie stick ready, because this one’s guaranteed to bring on the likes.

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🍩 COOKIES N CREME DONUTS 🍩 Simple Choc Donut Recipe: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup raw cane sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp nutmeg pinch of cinnamon 1/2 cup soy milk 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract with seeds 1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water 1/4 cup vegan margarine 1. Preheat the oven to 180c and grease a donut tray. 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. 3. Mix together the soy milk and apple cider vinegar and let it sit for a few minutes until it thickens. 4. In a small saucepan, melt the soy milk, vanilla, flaxseed (the egg replacer) and margarine over a low heat until the butter has just melted (Do not let it boil/simmer) 5. Combine both wet and dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. 6. Using a teaspoon, spoon the mixture evenly into the donut moulds, flattening out with your finger for best results. 7. Bake for 12 minutes. They are done once they have firmed up and a toothpick comes out clean (they don't need to 'brown') 8. Pop them out of the moulds and then allow to cool completely before icing. ---- ICING: 2-3 tbsp melted coconut oil 2-3 tbsp soy milk 1 2/3 - 2 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean paste Crushed Oreos 1. Whisk together the melted coconut oil and soy milk and slowly begin to whisk or beat in the powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. Adjust liquids if you need to. Dip each donut in icing until well coated and place on a lined tray to let any excess drip off. Crush Oreos over top Set the donuts & their icing in the fridge for 15-20 minutes then enjoy!

A post shared by SAM 🍭 (@sobeautifullyreal) on Dec 2, 2016 at 11:25pm PST

14. Cookies & Cream: If a donut and a cookie had a baby, it would look like this. Grab a whole dozen, because everyone in the house is going to want one.

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raw vegan chocolate PB donuts x

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15. Peanut Butter Goodness: Two tastes that go great together. Is there anyone in the world immune to the wonders of chocolate and peanut butter? If there is, we haven’t met them.

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BERRY VEGAN DONUTS...SAY WHAT?! 🌎❤️

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16. Very Berry: These vibrantly hued donuts are vegan and all natural, and they look just like a little slice of paradise. Take this batch out to your deck or patio and enjoy al fresco, as they were meant to be.

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Come in to the BICYCLE NOMAD Café and celebrate Phoenix's First Friday with a "Cap'n Crunch" donut made by our friends at @NamiVeganSweets. _ Happy First Friday. We are OPEN until 10 p.m. Located on 828 N. 2nd Street, Phoenix. #whatveganseat

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17. Cereal Killers: Some like donuts in their cereal, while others like cereal on their donuts. C’est la vie — it’s all good.

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"Bowl of Cereal" #vegan doughnuts today!

A post shared by Veggiegalaxy (@veggiegalaxy) on Dec 3, 2016 at 6:42am PST

18. Choco Loco: This cake donut is iced in vanilla glaze, then topped with chocolate cereal bits. Be still our hearts!

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@prettybakedau rocking my world again 😍😍 Vegan Banana Split Doughnut #wifematerial #takemymoney I'm honestly so honoured to be taste tester 😉 #vegan #vegandoughnut #vegandonut #whatfatveganseat #whatveganseat #bananasplit #cherryontop #nuts #deeznuts #vegansofsydney #tastetest #vegansofinstagram #vegansofig #instadaily #crueltyfreefood #maketheconnection #veganfoodshare #veganfoodporn #doughnut #donut

A post shared by The 33 Degree Vegan (@the33degreevegan) on Dec 12, 2016 at 3:27am PST

19. Banana Split: If you love Chunky Monkey ice cream, you will adore this vegan donut that’s iced in banana frosting, drizzled in dark chocolate fudge, sprinkled with nuts and topped with a cherry. Grab two forks, because a donut this AH-mazing simply must be shared.

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