How to Make Raw Vegan Orange Glazed "Donut" Holes

A food processor is one of the primary food preparation tools in raw vegan cuisine.

A raw vegan diet is comprised of mostly live foods that have active natural enzymes which promote good health. Although baked goods and pastries are not part of a raw vegan diet, special preparation of raw vegan ingredients can produce desserts that are similar in flavor and texture to cake products. This raw vegan donut hole recipe uses fruits, nuts and coconut to create an irresistible and healthy alternative to sugary and fried donuts.

Things You'll Need

• Food processor
• 1 1/2 cups raw organic almonds
• 1/2 cup raw organic macadamia nuts
• Pinch of salt
• 1 organic orange
• Zester
• 8 oz. organic dried unsulfured pineapple
• 4 oz. organic dried unsulfured apricots
• Spoon
• Plate
• 1 tbsp. agar-agar crystals
• 1 tbsp. organic raw agave syrup
• 2 medium bowls
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 cups dried organic shredded coconut
• Zip-close bag

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

1. Place almonds, macadamia nuts and salt in your food processor, and pulse the blade a few times to chop the nuts.

2. Zest your orange peel into the food processor, and add the apricots and dried pineapple.

3. Slice the orange in half, and squeeze half of the orange's juice into the food processor.

4. Pulse the food processor to puree all items together until they make a dry crumbly paste.

5. Spoon a piece of dough about the size of a golf ball onto your hand, and roll into a ball shape.

6. Place the donut holes onto a plate.

Prepare the Glaze and Coconut

1. Pour 1/2 cup warm water into a bowl and add the agar-agar crystals and agave syrup. Squeeze in the juice of the other half of the orange.

2. Stir the glaze until the agar-agar dissolves.

3. Pour the coconut flakes into the second bowl.

Glaze the Donut Holes

1. Dip the donut holes into the orange glaze.

2. Roll the glazed donut holes in the coconut flakes.

3. Place the glazed and flaked donut holes on a plate, and allow to air-dry for a few minutes.

4. Store the donut holes in a zip-close bag in your refrigerator.

References

• Living and Raw Foods: The Living and Raw Foods FAQ
• Ani Phyo's Raw Food Kitchen: Donut Holes
• Love Veggies and Yoga: Raw Vegan Chocolate Donut Holes
• Delicious Guilt-Free Donut Holes with Only Two Ingredients