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    Tofu Donut Balls (Vegan)

    Jan 20, 2023 by JURI · This post may contain affiliate links

    5 from 3 votes
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    Tofu donut balls are a great vegan-friendly dessert to try! It only requires 5 ingredients to make these puffy and yummy treats!

    many tofu donut balls on a tray

    They are made with silken tofu and have an irresistible texture; crispy on the outside and chewy in-between.

    Even taste better if you sprinkle sugar over it!

    I'm sure you'll want to eat more than one of these as they're so good!

      This recipe is for you if:
    • You love tofu and donuts.
    • You want to make tofu donuts.
    • You are looking for a vegan donut ball recipe.

    Let me walk you through the ingredients and how to make them with step-by-step instructions. Let's get cooking!

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    • About this recipe
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • Toppings
    • Thanks For Stopping By
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    About this recipe

    • Donut balls made from tofu
    • No butter and no eggs, vegan dessert
    • Cooking time is under 20 minutes
    • 3 sugar topping variations

    📋 Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients (amounts are in the recipe card below).

    5 ingredients for tofu donut ball recipe
    • Silken tofu
    • Sugar
    • Maple syrup
    • All-purpose flour
    • Baking powder
    • Oil for frying

    🔪Instructions

    Let me walk you through how to make it step by step. You can also watch this video.

    how to make tofu donut balls step by step
    1. Whisk tofu to make it creamy.
    2. Add sugar and maple syrup.
    3. Add all-purpose flour and baking powder.
    4. Make balls using 2 spoons.
    5. Drop them into the oil over medium heat.
    6. Fry until browned (2-3 minutes).

    This dough is sticky and difficult to handle, so it's best to roll it with spoons.

    Since it contains maple syrup, it tends to turn brown quickly. I fried them at 180C (350F), so they are darker brown but if you fry them at 160C (320F), they will be a lighter brown. If you prefer a lighter color, please try from a low medium heat (160C/320F).

    many tofu donut balls on a tray

    Cute donut ball treats are ready to serve!

    First of all, please take a bite and enjoy the texture of crispy on the outside with chewy gooey inside.

    If you want more sweetness, add some sugar for that sweet kick in your mouth!

    I will introduce different variations where they can be rolled in delicious toppings in the following section.

    Toppings

    3 sugar toppings for tofu donut balls

    We have three sugar toppings for those who want to take the tofu donuts to the next level.

    • Cinnamon and sugar
    • Kinako (roasted soybean flour) and sugar
    • Cacao powder and sugar

    Mix each ingredient with sugar. Then, put the sugar and tofu donuts (while they are warm) in a plastic, and shake them to roll.

    many tofu donut balls with 3 sugar toppings on a tray

    From left to right, cinnamon has a warm and inviting aroma that will make your mouth water; kinako is nice too with its mild and nutty taste; cacao is a bit bitter but sophisticated in flavor. The right end is a plain donut.

    Which one would you like to try? I hope you enjoy these flavors as much as we do.

    Thanks For Stopping By

    a bite shot of tofu donut ball

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    Also feel free to leave comments if you have any questions. I love hearing from you!

    Chef JA Cooks is a Japanese food blog which share simple and healthy Japanese home cooking recipes include vegan and vegetarian. From traditional Japanese recipes to modern recipes with step by step instructions.

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    📖 Recipe

    a bite shot of tofu donut ball

    Tofu Donut Balls (Vegan)

    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep: 5 minutes
    Cook: 10 minutes
    Total: 15 minutes
    Servings: 20 pieces
    Author: JURI
    Tofu donut balls are a great vegan-friendly dessert to try! With only 5 ingredients, these puffy creations taste as good as they sound. Once you have your mix mixed up and rolled out into balls, fry in oil until golden brown!
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    Ingredients
      

    • ½ block Silken tofu, 200g/7 oz
    • 3 tablespoon Sugar, 30g
    • 1 ½ tablespoon Maple syrup, 10g
    • 1 c & 3 tablespoon All-purpose flour, 150g/285ml
    • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
    • Oil for frying

    Cinnamon sugar

    • 1 tablespoon Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon, 1g

    Kinako sugar

    • 1 tablespoon Sugar
    • 2 teaspoon Kinako, 5g

    Cacao sugar

    • 1 tablespoon Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Cacao powder, 2g

    Instructions

    • Mix tofu: Whisk silken tofu and make it creamy in a large bowl.
    • Make the dough: Add sugar and maple syrup and whisk until smooth. Add all-purpose flour and baking powder and combine thoroughly with a spatula.
    • Fry: Heat oil over medium heat (160-180C/ 320-350F), make balls using 2 spoons and drop them into the oil. Fry until browned (2-3 minutes), flipping as needed. Place them on a cooling rack or paper towel.
    • Topping: Roll them in the sugar of your choice.

    Video

    Notes

    • Equipment: Frying pan 22 cm/8.7 inches, Measuring spoon (for making balls)
    • Storage: 1 day at room temperature and 3 days in the fridge.
    • I use a small amount of oil  (about 2 cm/0.8 inches deep) in this recipe, and deep fry them by rolling.
    • No need to press the tofu.
    • It's easy to roll donuts if you put sugar and donuts in a plastic bag and shake.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 0.9mg | Sugar: 2g
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Keyword: tofu donut balls, vegan
    Did You Make this recipe?Please Leave a star rating!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Linda

      March 14, 2023 at 11:48 pm

      Can these be made in an air fryer instead of frying in oil?

      Reply
      • JURI

        March 15, 2023 at 3:13 am

        I haven't tried it, but it should work!

        Reply
    2. Linda

      March 16, 2023 at 3:51 am

      Will do! I'll give it a go. Thank you for these wonderful recipes.

      Reply
      • JURI

        March 16, 2023 at 4:05 am

        Thanks, Linda! You are very welcome!!

        Reply
    3. Linda

      March 16, 2023 at 4:39 am

      5 stars
      You were right!! I made mine in an air fryer and they came out great. Mine look more like mini biscuits than donuts but delicious. I can see adding blueberries, raisins or cranberries. They are almost like mini scones. Wish i knew how to share pictures. 😊

      Reply
      • JURI

        March 16, 2023 at 5:31 am

        Oh, I'm happy to hear your donut turn out well! Thanks for trying the recipe!!

        Reply

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