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Raw Espresso Donuts

Raw espresso donuts made from nutritious ingredients, such as oats, pecans, dates, cocoa nibs and coffee beans. Top them with a glaze made of cashews, dates, plant milk and cocoa powder.
Course Dessert
Cuisine vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 9

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1.5 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/4 cup cocoa nibs
  • 1-2 teaspoons coffee beans, ground
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1/4 cup cashews, dry roasted, salted
  • 1/4 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk, light
  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cocoa powder,
  • 1/2 teaspoon coffee beans, ground

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add all the ingredients for the donuts in a food processor and process until the mixture looks fine and crumbly, but sticks together when pressed.
  • On a clean surface, roll 1/4 cup of the mixture to make a long enough cylinder, then stick together the ends to make a round donut shape. The donuts will be a little oily from processing the pecans, that's normal. Make 8-10 donuts.
  • Place on the cookie sheet. Chill in the freezer while you make the glaze.

Make the Glaze

  • Add all the ingredients for the glaze in the same food processor (you don't need to clean it, just make sure there isn't any crumbs left.) Process for at least 5 minutes until really smooth.
  • Transfer the glaze in a bowl and dip the top of each donuts. There might be some leftover glaze, you can either spread it on the donuts or eat it on it's own.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for an hour. Enjoy!

Notes

Keep in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Add more coffee if you prefer a strong coffee taste and less (or none) if preferred.