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Vegan Donut Holes with chocolate and pistachios
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Vegan Donut Holes with Chocolate and Pistachios

Donuts are nice and all, but my heart beats for Donut Holes. Small, puffy bits of crispy deliciousness - that's where it's at. If you're anything like me, you'll love these Vegan Donut Holes with Chocolate Coating and sprinkled with chopped pistachios. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine Vegan
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 15 donut holes
Calories 139kcal
Author Bianca / Elephantastic Vegan

Ingredients

Donut Holes

  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk (I used unsweetened coconut rice milk)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar (make sure it's vegan!)
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • frying oil

Glaze & Toppings

  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips or baking chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup pistachios (raw, unsalted, shelled) - chopped
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Instructions

Donut Holes

  • Heat the plant-based milk and coconut oil in a small pot until the coconut oil melted, then let it cool down to body temperature (it shouldn't feel too warm). If the mixture is too hot, you'll kill the yeast and the dough will not rise.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and instant yeast in a large mixing bowl, then add the cooled down oil and milk mixture. Combine and knead (or let the kitchen machine knead it) until a smooth dough forms. If it's sticky, add more flour. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for about 1-2 hours until the dough doubles in size.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a shot glass to cut out the donut holes.
  • Heat your frying oil: You can use a deep-fryer if you have one or simply use a pot and fill it with just enough oil so that the donut holes can swim in it. Make sure not to add too much oil in the pot because the oil will rise and you don't want an accident to happen. Fry the donut holes on each side until golden brown.
  • Transfer them on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Let them cool off before applying the chocolate coating. 

Coating and Toppings

  • In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and coconut oil. Stir to combine.
  • Dip each donut into the chocolate glaze, sprinkle it with chopped pistachios and let it cool off until the chocolate has set. 

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 46mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.9mg