Description
Fluffy, creamy, and filled with rich custard flavor — these vegan Boston cream donuts are a plant-based twist on the classic treat, made without dairy or sugar for a guilt-free dessert or breakfast!
Ingredients
For the Donut Base (Keto/Low-Carb):
½ cup almond flour
¼ cup coconut flour
½ tsp baking powder (aluminum-free)
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener or allulose
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana (for moisture)
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or oat milk
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water, mixed and rested for 5 mins)
Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon or lemon zest for extra flavor
For the Filling (Vanilla Custard – Low-Carb):
4 oz softened vegan cream cheese or cashew cream
¼ cup full-fat canned coconut cream
¼ cup powdered sweetener (erythritol or allulose)
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1–2 tbsp nutritional yeast (for smooth texture and tangy flavor)
For the Chocolate Glaze (Optional):
¼ cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp almond milk or water
Optional Toppings:
Crushed nuts
Chia seeds
Fresh berries
Powdered sweetener dusting
FOR VEGAN/KETO VERSION:
Use almond flour , coconut flour , and flax eggs . Ensure your chocolate is dairy-free and low-carb
Instructions
Make the Donut Base:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) .
In a bowl, mix almond flour , coconut flour , baking powder , baking soda , salt , and sweetener .
Add applesauce , almond milk , coconut oil , vanilla , and flax egg . Stir until thick but scoopable.
Spoon batter into silicone donut molds or muffin liners for mini versions.
Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden and firm to touch. Let cool completely.
Make the Custard Filling:
In a bowl, blend vegan cream cheese , coconut cream , powdered sweetener , vanilla , and salt until smooth and thick.
Fold in nutritional yeast for a richer, custard-like texture.
Once donuts are cooled, slice open and spoon filling inside — or serve as a side dip!
Optional Chocolate Drizzle:
Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil and almond milk until smooth.
Drizzle over the top before serving for that classic Boston cream finish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 donuts
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 5g