Name: Glazed Halva Donuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 tbsp water; 1 tbsp ground flax; 1½ cups (355 ml) whole wheat flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp cardamom; ? tsp salt; 1 cup (237 ml) tahini; 1 tbsp grapeseed (or vegetable oil); ½ cups (118 ml) maple syrup at room temperature; ¾ cups (178 ml) non dairy milk (lukewarm); ? cups (80 ml) shelled pistachios; ¼ cups (59 ml) tahini; ¼ cups (59 ml) confectioners sugar; ¼ cups (59 ml) unsweetened non dairy milk; ? tsp ground cardamom (optional)

Description

Tahini-spiced vegan donuts with a cardamom glaze.
Perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

Scale

3 tbsp water
1 tbsp ground flax
1½ cups (355 ml) whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp cardamom
? tsp salt
1 cup (237 ml) tahini
1 tbsp grapeseed (or vegetable oil)
½ cups (118 ml) maple syrup at room temperature
¾ cups (178 ml) non dairy milk (lukewarm)
? cups (80 ml) shelled pistachios
¼ cups (59 ml) tahini
¼ cups (59 ml) confectioners sugar
¼ cups (59 ml) unsweetened non dairy milk
? tsp ground cardamom (optional)

Instructions

Combine water and ground flax in a small bowl and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together tahini and grapeseed oil until well combined. Slowly pour maple syrup, whisking constantly. Add flax mixture and milk and mix well.
Add flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined (do not overmix).
Let the batter sit while you preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
Coat a nonstick donut pan with cooking spray.
Spoon about 3 tablespoons of batter per donut and gently spread it evenly on the mold. Bake for 13-15 minutes and let them cool.
For the Halva Glaze:
Whisk tahini and confectioners’ sugar until well incorporated. Add milk one tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly. Add cardamom and mix well.
Dip donuts in halva glaze and sprinkle with pistachios.

Notes

For a richer flavor, toast the pistachios before sprinkling on the glazed donuts.
If your tahini is thick, you may need to add a little extra non-dairy milk to the glaze to achieve a pourable consistency.
Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 donut
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20
Sodium: 50
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 3
Protein: 4