I made this Vegan Cinnamon Donut Holes for my mom’s birthday last month. The holes came out fluffy rolled in sugar, and my nephew loved them.
Easy Vegan Cinnamon Donut Holes

These vegan cinnamon donut holes are soft, fluffy, and rolled in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture that makes them irresistible. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe yields about 24 donut holes, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond milk or any plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the applesauce, almond milk, and vegetable oil until combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: While the donut holes are baking, combine the sugar and cinnamon for rolling in a small bowl.
- Cool and Roll: Once baked, allow the donut holes to cool slightly before rolling them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
- Serve: Enjoy your fluffy vegan cinnamon donut holes warm or at room temperature.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 donut holes
- Calories: 50kcal
- Fat: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
I store the donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. The stay fluffy, and I serve the day you make them.
