These delicious lime donuts are baked, not fried, and also happen to be oil-free and butter-free. But they still have that indulgence factor thanks to the rich chocolate-lime glaze. The original recipe is not only dairy-free, but also gluten-free. However, it does include a wheat option with classic flour, too. The recipe was submitted by Kim Van Dunk, as an entry in a recipe contest that we held.
Zesty Lime Donuts with Lime or Chocolate-Lime Glaze
Kim whipped up these dairy-free lime donuts for our Snackable Recipe Contest with So Delicious. Because coconut goes so well with chocolate and lime, Kim uses their coconut milk and coconut yogurt, and also likes to add unsweetened shredded coconut to these holey baked cakes. But the coconut vibe is completely optional. Either way, Kim says her kids love these donuts as a special afternoon snack.
We like the ease of this dairy-free lime donuts recipe. They are made more like a muffin, so there’s no yeast, no rising, and really, no fuss. Just whisk the batter together and bake for 15 minutes – that’s it!
We’re updating Kim’s recipe because some of the So Delicious products she used are no longer available. Fortunately, they’re easy to substitute! While we were at it, we added a Lime Glaze option, in case you aren’t in the mood for chocolate. You can make these as chocolate-lime donuts, coconut-lime donuts, coconut chocolate-lime donuts, or simply dairy-free lime donuts. It’s up to you!
Special Diet Notes: Coconut Lime Chocolate-Glazed Donuts
By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, optionally gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, optionally soy-free, and vegetarian. Just be sure to use the yogurt, milk alternative, and chocolate that suit your dietary needs. See our dairy-free chocolate chips guide for help.
For egg-free and vegan lime donuts, see our Egg Substitute Guide. If you confuse eggs with dairy, you’re not alone! See this post: Are Eggs Dairy?
- 1 (6-ounce) container dairy-free vanilla yogurt (like So Delicious)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lite coconut milk or dairy-free milk alternative
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
- 1¾ cups sorghum flour, all-purpose gluten-free flour, or all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch (can sub cornstarch)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup light canned coconut milk (see Coconut Milk Note below)
- 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest, for garnish (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF and generously grease a 12 well donut pan (I only use 10 of the wells).
- In a mixing bowl, mix the yogurt alternative, sugar, eggs, lime juice, coconut milk or milk alternative, and lime zest until frothy. Stir in the coconut.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, starch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill the cavities in the donut pan with ¼ cup of the batter.
- Bake the donuts for 15 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges of the donuts and remove them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Pour the coconut milk into a saucepan and warm it until just shy of a simmer. Turn off the heat. Add the chocolate chips and lime juice and whisk until smooth.
- Either dip the top of the donut in the chocolate glaze or use a spoon to cover the top of the donut. If desired, you can double dip the donuts in the glaze. Place them glaze side up back on the wire rack.
- Sprinkle the glazed donuts with lime zest (if using).
- Let the glaze set. To speed setting you can place the donuts in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
Chocolate-Free Option: If you want just dairy-free lime donuts or coconut lime donuts, substitute 2 cups powdered confectioners' sugar for the coconut milk and chocolate. Add up to 1 teaspoon of additional lime juice if the icing is too thick.
5 Comments
Hello, I like this recipe but can I deep fry these donuts??? Thanks
No idea! Let me know if you try it 🙂
Oooh, I’ll take one! Those sure do look delicious! Must share, of course. 🙂
Shirley
Absolutely love this flavor combination!
I’m really intrigued by the combination of lime and chocolate; I’ve never had them together! This recipe sounds so great; thanks for sharing!