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A closeup of a stack of donuts, all with peanut butter glaze, and the top one with a bite taken out.
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Peanut Butter Donuts

These donuts are soft, moist, fluffy, and packed with real peanut butter flavor — no frying, no eggs, no dairy! This recipe makes exactly 6 standard-sized donuts (perfect for one 6-cavity pan). The batter uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 donuts
Calories 301kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (substitute whole wheat)
  • ¼ cup peanut butter powder
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • cup coconut yogurt (or plant-based yogurt of choice)
  • cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil , melted
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Peanut Butter Glaze

  • cup peanut butter powder
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons oat milk
  • Garnishes: sprinkles, chopped nuts, coconut flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 6-compartment donut pan with oil or cooking spray (even if it's non-stick — this helps with easy release).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, pb flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg.
    1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup peanut butter powder, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: yogurt, almond milk, peahut butter, melted coconut oil, and vinegar. Mix until well combined.
    ⅓ cup coconut yogurt, ⅓ cup almond milk, 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or spoon until just combined — do not overmix! The batter will be thick but spoonable (like muffin batter).
    A milky mixture is being poured into a bowl with flour ingredients.
  • Use a tablespoon to distribute the batter into the donut compartments, filling them generously and equally. Use 3 tablespoons of batter per compartment for smaller donuts and 4 tablespoons of batter for thicker donuts.
    A hand uses a spatula to spread donut batter into a donut pan.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are set, lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted into the thickest part comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then gently turn them out onto a wire rack to cool.

For the Peanut Butter Glaze

  • Combine the peanut butter powder, maple syrup, and vegetable oil in a bowl and stir to combine. Stir in the plant milk until smooth and drizzle-able.
    ⅓ cup peanut butter powder, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons oat milk
    A hand holds a donut over a bowl of caramel glaze. The donut is dripping the glaze after having just being dipped. There are more donuts in the background.

Glazing Donuts

  • Once the donuts are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Once they're cool enough to handle, dip the tops of the donuts into the glaze or drizzle it over them.

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Notes

*Make this gluten-free by using 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
Tips & Variations
  • These donuts are best enjoyed the same day but stay soft for 2–3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • For a chocolate chip vibe: Add 2–3 Tbsp mini chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Storage: Store glazed donuts in the fridge (the glaze firms up nicely) — let them come to room temp before eating for best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.01mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg
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