VEGAN KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS | Glazed Donut Recipe

We loved Krispy Kreme doughnuts from before our vegan days. After trial and error, we have finally created the perfect copycat recipe for these perfectly sweet fried pieces of dough. No doughnut pan or special cutters required! So indulge and treat yourself to a delicious vegan treat... perhaps you may even be inclined to share some but we won't blame you if you don't!
(Please note we doubled the recipe to make 24 doughnuts... so we could share with family and friends. The recipe outlined will make one dozen)
Ingredients
Dough
3 cups (350 grams) all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp yeast + 2 tbsp warm water + pinch of sugar
1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp warm water
3/4 cup of milk alternative of your choice (room temperature)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
5 tbsp vegetable shortening
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
4 tbsp vegan butter
3/4 cup icing sugar (confectioner's sugar)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
*hot water as needed to thin out glaze, depends on the consistency of your maple syrup
Proof yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar for 10 minutes. Make flax egg by mixing flaxseed meal with water and setting aside for 10 minutes. In a stand mixer or by hand in a bowl, add half of the flour, sugar, salt, yeast mixture, flax egg, vanilla extract, shortening and milk. Mix at low speed for 2-3 minutes. Gradually incorporate the rest of the flour until a ball of dough is formed and the sides pull away from the bowl. Continue kneading for 5 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl and cover and allow to rise to double it's size, about 1 hour. Once risen, punch down dough and roll out to 1/2 inch in thickness. Cut into doughnut shapes and allow to rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
Heat 1 inch of oil to 350 degrees in a pot or pan. We heated the oil on medium heat and it was fine (adjust accordingly depending on first batch). Gently place dough into the oil and fry for 45-60 seconds or until dough floats and is golden. Carefully flip and fry other side for 45-60 seconds or until golden. Remove from oil and place on a rack or paper towel to drain excess oil. Allow doughnuts to rest for 5-10 minutes, they are extremely hot!
Make glaze by heating all ingredients in a small pot on medium heat. Remove from heat before mixture comes to a boil and add hot water 1 tsp at a time to thin out glaze if necessary. Dip doughnuts and allow to cool for 20 minutes and ENJOY!
Makes about 12 doughnuts
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VEGAN GLAZED DONUTS • Krispy Kreme Style Doughnut Recipe

[@Alana-mn1oo]

i'm a simple person. i see donuts, i click.

[@tylerpalazzo495]

Alana we're not so different, you and I.

[@AslanNotYoshi]

Ah yes, I have found my people.

[@galitashkenazi4585]

i literally cried a little when you guys started dipping the donuts in glaze.. I've been craving donuts for weeks. One way or another I'm eating a vegan donut tomorrow

[@shagundhir2495]

Galit Ashkenazi how was it you tried the recipe?

[@beautifulL52]

I made these and they are the best vegan donuts I've ever made! even my non vegan boyfriend loves them!

[@sad.eyebrows]

Same here! I brought some to work (auntie Anne's) and my coworkers loved them!🤗

[@Jiggidy79]

@Fen Baker how so? What in this recipe is not vegan?

[@XeLYoutube]

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[@hansini1934]

@@Jiggidy79 yeast!

[@niijigod3864]

@@hansini1934 😐

[@maelisvermorel109]

I just tested this recipe and omg, these donuts are bomb. Impossible to tell they're vegan.

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

Yay!! We're so happy to hear you made them and enjoyed them!

[@shannenlibres2365]

when still hot, does it melt in your mouth just like real krispy kreme?

[@maelisvermorel109]

@@shannenlibres2365 Unfortunately I've never tasted krispy kreme donuts (I'm French) so I can not tell for sure :/

[@candicecrawford2996]

Hands down, best donut recipe. 🎉

[@StormNothing]

This recipe is amazing thank you! I made them twice, the first time I followed the recipe in the description and the second time I doubled it cause it just didn't make enough for me to want to share! Hahaha I probably ate 8 doughnuts both times. My non-vegan roommate told me they are the best doughnuts he has ever had!! Thank you guys so much

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

Awesome, we love hearing great stories like yours. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and your donuts :)

[@gamervo4589]

soooo coufusing seriousley

[@BlaireShastay]

You guys are the coolest! Awesome recipe def. trying these out!

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

Aww shucks, thanks :)

[@JessicaPerez-pi1db]

I made these for my non-vegan husband's birthday, and they were some of the best donuts I have ever had! For whatever reason, my dough didn't rise the first time (maybe I overkneaded it?) so I threw it out and tried again. The second time, they came out perfect! Truly, I never thought vegan donuts could be so light and airy. Also, I used coconut oil because I ran out of shortening. Thank you so much for posting this recipe!

[@kiaraanderson3994]

It's been a few months since I've had doughnuts due to going vegan at the beginning of this year. I was going through SDWS (Severe Doughnut Withdrawl Syndrome) and I made these today. Not only did they help me, but they also got a thumbs-up from the non vegans in my house. Thank you for this recipe! They're even better than Krispy Kreme's.

[@SunshineMena]

Ok. Just made these 15 mins ago and my family SNORTED them! They are so good! No joke probably the best doughnuts (vegan or not) I’ve ever had! Thank you!!

[@rebecca2373]

Oh My Goodness. I just made these for the first time yesterday, 4/8/2022. These are AMAZING!!! I've tried two other recipes and THIS recipe will be the ONLY one I'll be making from now on 😁

[@designwithaddie]

These are AMAZING! We made them two days in a row. We also made a gluten free patch and used coconut sugar and coconut powdered sugar and they were DELICIOUS!!!,

[@kaylaholmes1018]

With Love, Shandora ou yay thanks for saying this !!!

[@mecheedavis4699]

I made these donuts and I had vanilla glaze, maple glaze and then rainbow sprinkled donuts!!!! They were INCREDIBLE. I made them a couple months ago but this Sunday I’m inviting a ton of friends for a vegan donut breakfast. Thank you guys sooo much. ❤️🍩

[@indiglow7107]

my Mother has been vegan for thirty years and raised me vegan and my entire life I’ve seen and heard people raving about Krispy Kreme donuts and I wondered if I could create a vegan version. so happy I found one while I’m still young and still addicted to sweets lol.

[@brandesims9981]

This is a good recipe thank you for sharing. We made it today for national doughnut day and everyone loved it, we will make double the glaze next time the kiddos like to double dip.❤️

[@MrLumipigo]

This is why I love you guys. You are not trying to look like an over healthy couple. You cook realistically for real people. It's amazing! Keep it up!

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

Yes, we weren't health nuts before but we're into GOOD FOOD and ending animal cruelty :)

[@nessreenelkholy7509]

I made these vegan donuts for my sister, who is vegan, and everyone else that isn’t vegan loved them. Thank you for the recipe!

[@kimigirl1621]

I wish I was your neighbor so I could steal your food

[@BambiDarling]

Just realized I havent had a doughnut since going vegan .....1 year no doughnuts 😭

[@VegGirl06]

SAME! I need to make these SOON!

[@jonathancastro4859]

same here. I have to drive by krispy kreme every morning.

[@Taggez1]

Bambi Darling I'm 2 years no donut and I'm really craving it ;_;

[@hoeishetmetje123]

jup, me too :( I'm reeaaally planning on making this :)

[@leandrafarington8345]

Bambi Darling try 3 years. IM DYING!

[@saramartinez4412]

My mouth is watering thank you so much for this recipe!! ♡ You guys rock ;)

[@aurasoular6804]

omg that close up of the texture reminds me so much of Krispy Kreme doughnuts!! definitely going to try

[@pinkfreak0105]

Made these for my office and no one knew they were vegan! Thanks for the recipe :)

[@faithellenreviews9117]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 GREAT! EASY TO FOLLOW! Is as promised! The glaze is perfect!

[@StevieJosephMusic]

You guys are awesome! These donuts are great! Thank you!

[@livingtheveganlife2623]

O M G... another awesome recipe I will be trying... these seriously look delish. Our Krispy Creme had a light that when it was lite, you could go in and get a free one....

[@egee1010]

You guys have the best recipes! I've have vegan doughnuts in the past and they were so disappointing because of the density. Yours look so airy, just how I like my doughnuts!

[@bi.fruitsalad]

I made some and it tastes soooooooo good I’m obsessed!!! 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much!!! :) THE BEST VEGAN DONUTS I’VE EVER HAD IN MY 15 YEARS OLD OF EXISTENCE !!

[@AndyAndMandi]

These make a lot of donuts! :) Love the donut holes too! :D You couldn't even tell the different from KK and these! GLORIOUS!!!

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

OMG These taste so much like KK. The donut holes not so much cause we think they were thicker, but still good. The key to the fluffy melt in your mouth is the flattening and letting it rise MMMMmmMm

[@ladiesdays]

Guys! You did an amazing job. This looks so much better than the V. donuts I've had downtown.

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

We've only had store bought donuts twice. One we enjoyed however it was baked and unless it's fried it's not a real donut, no bueno lol. The other one was more like a bagel with topping on top so that was also no bueno. These were surprisingly good (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

[@estherjung655]

Make my mouth watering from just watching! 👍

[@dianechandler]

These look amazing!!!! I've got to try them sometime. I made your vegan meatballs a few nights back and my whole family loved them!!! Thanks so much for all the great recipes!!!

[@juliarobinson872]

i love your videos so much. those donuts look out of this world!

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

Thanks :)

[@megano.3434]

Drooooling.... These look SO good!!!

[@thruhiker1069]

I made this recipe for my family today it was a hit! Will definitely be adding this recipe to my book.

[@Johnny_Thumper]

wow just made these. dangerously tasty. I used high gluten flour and almond oil to fry because that's what i had. thanks!

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

Almond oil sounds like it would make it taste good. Thanks for the dangerously awesome comment (▀̿Ĺ̯▀̿ ̿)

[@Moon-rz4yx]

I'm in love! I'm making them now but as apple fritters. Has anyone tried that yet? I soaked the apples overnight and I'm going to use the extra sauce as the base for the glaze

[@misakiakafortunahase7839]

Thank you guys, i finally made donuts who taste like donuts, not like cakes. Had some difficulties with cups etc (we dont use cups, we only use grams and mililiters) and used more than 350grams flour but they are great! The most german recipes are with eggs and the vegan ones are only with coconutmilk or not fried. Now i dont need to drive into the next big city and buy 1 donut for nearly 3€, i can make them easy at home :)

[@sandrajacobs3272]

It's 12am and I want these donuts in my face right now! LOL! I miss Krispy Kreme. My shopping list is growing the more videos of your's we watch. :P x

[@katherinet9390]

you guys have some of the most creative and do-able vegan recipes on youtube! why arent you guys youtube famous yet ahhh

[@m.berlin770]

Oh yummy have tobten! Miss you both 😘 best music choice at your Channel. Habe a nice Weekend.

[@weezydai]

You're the cutest omg, also this recipe looks amazing!

[@onlyethical]

I'm partaking in a lazy day but dannnng I want these!! They look so light and perfect!! Noone likes a cake-donut. I want to come back to Canada aye!!!

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

Yes... fried donuts all the way! It's a donut in disguise if it's baked 😜 Hey, when were you in Canada?!!!

[@onlyethical]

fried food is life! haha it's an imposter donut! I was there 2014 visiting family who live in Vancouver. I want to come back next year so so bad! Espesh now all my fave youtubers are there! I envision hangs in your hard with the Majestic Lynx over vegan foods and tea... (thank you in advance for your hospitality)

[@onlyethical]

We didn't make it to Toronto but I'm assuming it isn't far..

[@sarar2168]

i tried this yesterday!! it was sooooo good honestly so fluffy and light

[@maryannmay7105]

Great job guys they look delicious

[@krissantana4660]

My favorite northern nerds! Amazing recipe once again, can't wait to try it!

[@keyshlarodriguez2757]

Amazing recipe!!!!!!!!! Im not vegan but i love them! Thank You !!!

[@Thevietvegan]

Whoooooooaaa those look so good! I love doughy donuts from TBC, but I love really fluffy ones too. Great video Rawch and Dee =)

[@janethevegan9982]

Ha! Ive found you again!

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

They were AMAZING!!! You have to try these, they melt in your mouth just like the KK's (っ˘ڡ˘ς)

[@poppylove3673]

What kind of oil do you fry them in? Also, what kind of vegan vegetable shortening did you use? I'm new to your channel and going vegan, thank you! I can't wait to make these for some of my family who first introduced me to vegan choices! ❤

[@violetxoxox]

After coming across your videos for a while, I am now forced to subscribe because you're both just so frickin' adorable and that always cheers me up (3:22 LOL). Plus your opening somehow manages to make a kale sandwich seem like the most delicious thing in the world, and we all know it's not, so ... subscribed. YAY!

[@shondasimone9509]

I totally miss Krispy Kreme donuts thanks for this

[@rayy2670]

Lovely that people actually make them :) I've never had a "real" american donut, so I know that if I make these, they will taste like the original!

[@rayy2670]

Then again I'm scared since I never deep fried anything ever. Not a popular tecnique in switzerland

[@rayy2670]

Wow the noise it makes whrn you bite into it!!!

[@Veganhoosier]

Omg! I love the Horrorpops shirt! I have the same one I picked up at a show in Chicago 10 years ago.

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

Cool! We also saw them about 10 years ago when they played a show in Toronto with the Nekromantix! Both bands put on an amazing show!

[@charlottethaithai6]

guy i made this.. and it was gooooood!!!! I'm doing it again today!

[@Kendratree]

this looks so good! thanks for sharing vegan doughnuts that look so tasty! I can't wait to make these!

[@aphantomrosevegan1391]

Those donuts look superb!! 😍😍😍

[@TheWolfers11]

Awesome video!

[@lalights6]

Oh my goshh can i come over!?! You guys make such Delicious stuff!!!

[@michelleminer4281]

SO glad I found you guys! I just made someone else's recipe, wasting ingredients only to find a bread like donut :( these are EXACTLY what I have been looking for. THANK YOU. Can I double the recipe?

[@kdiggydawg1]

I want one of those “where are they now” videos. I’m just a little too late :/ Tysm for the recipe tho! I’m def gonna try it out! 🥰

[@janinahakunamatata5028]

woooooow totally making this for my dads birthday on tuesday 😍😍😍😍😍

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

We predict your dad is going to have an awesome birthday! 😘 Happiest of birthday wishes to your dad!!!

[@janinahakunamatata5028]

😊 thank you so much for your kind wishes and this awesome recipe! The donuts look super delicious 😊 I might try them with a vegan boston creme filling (Vanilla pastry creme + choclate frosting) ☺

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

+Janina Hakuna Matata That sounds so good! 😋 You just elevated this recipe to a whole new level! We're gonna have to try making Boston creams one day!!!

[@kelsieb9509]

I'm going to try to remember to make this my next party

[@missfrankiefontaine]

I really hope these guys get more subscribers. They're so cute and funny!

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

Thank you so much, you're so kind :)

[@FairLadyAshley]

Thanks for the vegan donut recipe I needed in my life as there seems to be lots of cake donuts in the St. Louis area (which I still love but not as much as fried yeasty ones).

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

Yes, we HAD the same problem. It's just not right if its not light :D

[@ashmeesh]

Y'all are so fun!! I have to make these!

[@tenatopps]

Omg... These look beautiful !!!

[@NancyTigress]

About to cook some again. 🤞 Using regular flour this time. (not gluten free) had an issue while mixing by hand again, with portions. I assume by hand I should just add everything. Because once mixed adding flour was a NO. Can't wait to eat some. 😋 I am going to make some with jelly. Maybe thought of other things like sprinkles. Anyhow. My kid gonna be happy. So am I actually 🤔😂

[@badbackben]

This is the 1st video I've see of you guys and I'm an instant fan! You are both lovely and make cooking both fun and easy :)

[@sandy-k1n]

One of my favorite You Tubers Dee and Rawch!! 😙👍That donuts looks slamming thanks my friends😙!

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

Thanks sweetheart (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ

[@edaeda8357]

Thank you a lot for this RECEIPE,all of vegan dounghts recipie on youtube are oven baked,I'm trying soon 😍😍😍😍

[@RZ-th9hj]

I love you guys! Your channel is amazing!

[@zenrealm7181]

Thank you I have been looking for a classic vegan donut recipe!

[@firangele8094]

OMG! They look so good!! Have to try this recipe.❤️🙏

[@hindudoll4721]

"Make them as a treat for yourself." Everyday.... everyday bro.

[@Luz-xl5bk]

aaand you still have the best specs...and recipe vids!!!

[@earthseed7314]

I did multiple things to mess this recipe up, but they still turned out delicious.

[@lucylentils9513]

I love your intro clip! This is a fab video

[@Shazchan]

Im not a vegan. But my boyfriend has a severe dairy allergy. Thank you so much for this.

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

Hooray! We hope you guys enjoy the donuts!

[@RheRheSmily]

You should make the for his birthday. Write on the box, 'donut what I do without you'.

[@BeautifulBlueHeart]

Yummmm! Can't wait to make these! Love you guys! Thank you for sharing your awesome recipes ! :)

[@edithmartinez6187]

love. can't wait to try this.

[@Khoza]

this looks so good, thanks for sharing this recipe, I'm gonna try it. love your personalities too!

[@kneecole198]

Wow those turned out great!!

[@jess5909]

I just cried a little. I gotta make these ASAP!

[@mpark1206]

had some of that batch and it was indeed yummmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@iamnykira]

this recipe is so good

[@jaclynevalds6515]

wow guys, you nailed it. i love your pug mugs too - supercute! keep up the amazing work! ✌🏻️

[@cathyrios4185]

Looks amazing!

[@lisannav0896]

Hi! I love this recipe thank you so much for sharing! I doubt you guys will get back to me but just in case I have a question. The donuts come out really oily, amazing but oily. I was wondering if that is a normal thing for the recipe or is there some advice you guys could give me. I have made them a few times and it always comes out the same. I made sure that the temperature was above 350F at all times. One batch I even fried at 370F and still they came out the same.

[@fashionbug9880]

I made these last night and ooooooh they're good! It was my first time deep frying anything, and I'm surprised how well it worked lol. I made the glaze with maple syrup and ran out of glaze so I made another batch without it, and the glaze with maple never set. It's just kind of gooey. If you really want to replicate Krispy Kreme donuts, leave the maple out so you get that mostly dried, white flaky glaze.

[@theblanketstealer]

those look incredible omg

[@justinefreedom5964]

Lol Rawch had me cracking up laughing at the end...I thought he was about to take another pretend sip of his 'coffee' even after admitting there was nothing in there hehe. Meanwhile those donuts look like da bombbbbb. Yummyyyyyy. Another awesome vid!! Thanks :)

[@girijag.62]

I love the music.

[@tinsaeb.2686]

I tried this recipe and it turned out AMAZING! Love the donuts, keep it up. :)

[@MusicalRocky]

Great recipe, thanks! The only problem I had is I could not get the dough to rise enough...I'm not sure if I killed the yeast somehow, or it simply wasn't warm enough. The only thing I did differently was use a different type of egg replacer 🤷‍♂️ So the donuts were underproved, but they were still so delicious ☺️

[@PoptartFlan13]

This happened to me too and I also used a different egg replacer. The dough ball rose but not after cutting and barely after frying.

[@art83islife]

my birthday is in 9 day and I want to make doughnuts lol i am so excited to try these, and you guys rock :)

[@divyab8796]

Omg! I just tried these and they are AMAZING!! Thank you so much for this recipe 💚💚 with loads of love from india

[@Gravenbabies]

I just made these and they are so freaking good! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe I appreciate it

[@AngelaJonesCreates]

those look so good

[@iBlon2me]

u two made me pretty happy

[@piccolinacicero]

Wow love you guys

[@TheKaleSandwichShow]

Love you too