These mini sweet potato donuts use orange sweet potato purée for a soft, lightly sweet texture. They’re a seasonal dessert that works well for sharing or enjoying warm with coffee or tea.
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Servings8mini donuts
Ingredients
For the donuts:
⅔cupsweet potato purée
1cupall-purpose flour
2teaspoonsbaking powder
2tablespoonssugar
2teaspoonsvanilla
Pinchof salt
For the icing:
½cuppowdered sugar
1–2 teaspoons oat milk
A splash of vanilla
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine:
⅔ cup sweet potato purée
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
Pinch of salt
Mix until a soft dough forms. It should be easy to handle but not too sticky.
If it’s sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until workable.
Shape the Mini Donuts
Lightly flour your work surface.
Roll or pat the dough out gently.
Cut it into small donut shapes—either using a donut cutter or by shaping small circles by hand.
Use a small tool (or your finger) to make a hole in the center of each mini donut.
Fry the Donuts
Heat oil in a deep pot or skillet to about 170–180°C (340–355°F).
Carefully place a few donuts into the oil at a time, avoiding overcrowding.
Fry until golden brown, flipping halfway through (about 1–2 minutes per side depending on size).
Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Make the Icing
In a small bowl, whisk together:
½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 teaspoons oat milk (add gradually to reach a glaze consistency)
A splash of vanilla
Stir until smooth and slightly thick.
Glaze the Donuts
Let the donuts cool slightly so the icing doesn’t melt off.
Dip the tops into the icing or drizzle it over them.
Let set for a few minutes, or enjoy immediately while warm.