Vegan Caramel Apple Donut Rings are comforting and delicious. We made them with Granny Smith apples, vegan soft caramel candies, vegan heavy cream, shredded coconut, vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips, and coconut oil. They contain 2 grams of protein and 210 calories per serving. These rings take 43 minutes to prepare completely. Store these Vegan Caramel Apple Donut Rings for two days in the refrigerator. You may serve this dessert with apple cinnamon granola, vegan chocolate strawberries, coconut truffles, vegan pancakes, brownies, vegan oatmeal, or chia pudding. Preparing these donut holes is very easy because the instructions given are clear.
STATS:
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Serving size: 1 apple donut ring
- Cooking time: 8 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 23 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 12 apple donut rings
EQUIPMENT:
- Knife
- Small round cookie cutter
- Baking sheet
- Heatproof bowl
- Spoon
- Fork
- Baking paper
- Small saucepan
INGREDIENTS:
APPLE RINGS:
- 4 large Granny Smith apples
VEGAN CARAMEL:
- 11 oz vegan soft caramel candies
- 2 tbsp vegan heavy cream
TOPPINGS:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- One cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
GRANNY SMITH APPLES:
- They makes the donut-ring shape of the dessert. These apples contains tarty taste that works perfect with the sweet caramel and chocolate. You may utilize Honeycrisp apples as per your preference.
VEGAN SOFT CARAMEL CANDIES:
- These candies makes the rich and sticky coating around the apple rings. Candies gives main caramel taste and stick the coconut topping well to the apples. Use thick vegan caramel dip as another choice.
VEGAN HEAVY CREAM:
- It makes the caramel smooth and easy to dip. Heavy cream keeps the melted caramel from getting too thick when cool. You may replace it with unsweetened oat cream as a substitute.
SWEETENED SHREDDED COCONUT:
- This coconut gives soft and chewy texture to the apple donuts. Toasting the coconut brings out the natural taste and gjve golden color. You may use unsweetened shredded coconut as an alternative.
VEGAN SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- These chips give a rich chocolate taste and makes the drizzle attractive. They maintain the sweetness although the coconut and caramel are already sweet. You may use vegan dark chocolate as another idea.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, dry the washed apples and slice them horizontally into thick rings.
- Remove the seeds and center core of the rings with a cookie cutter.
- Dry the apple rings properly with paper towels and spread coconut on the sheet.
- Toast the coconut for 8 minutes at 350°F, stirring once then cool it completely.
- Melt the vegan caramels with vegan heavy cream on a low flame.
- Dip the apple rings in the warm caramel and drip off the extra caramel.
- Place the caramel-coated apple rings on the baking paper and sprinkle toasted coconut on them.
- Then melt the vegan chocolate chips with coconut oil and drizzle melted chocolate on the rings.
- Lastly, refrigerate the caramel apple donut rings for 20 minutes and serve them chilled.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH:
- Vegan Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Overnight Oats with Apples
- Vegan Cinnamon Pancakes
- Vegan French Toast
- Apple Chia Pudding
- Vegan Granola with Fresh Fruit
SNACK:
- Fresh Berry Fruit Salad
- Apple Cinnamon Yogurt
- Vegan Chia Pudding
- Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Fresh Fruit Platter
DESSERT:
- Coconut Whipped Cream
- Warm Apple Compote
- Vegan Brownie Bites
- Vegan Chocolate Mousse
- Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
PARTY:
- Vegan Chocolate Strawberries
- Caramel Popcorn
- Vegan Chocolate Truffles
- Coconut Macaroons
- Mini Vegan Brownies
- Fresh Apple Slices
FALL-THEMED:
- Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
- Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
- Cinnamon Apple Cake
- Vegan Pumpkin Bread
- Warm Spiced Pears
- Maple Roasted Nuts
DRINK:
- Vegan Caramel Latte
- Apple Cinnamon Tea
- Vegan Chai Latte
- Hot Chocolate
- Cinnamon Coffee
- Warm Spiced Apple Cider
TIPS:
- Dry the apple slices completely so the caramel sticks perfectly with them.
- You should cut the apples into thick slices to not break them while dipping.
- Avoid toasting the coconut too much to keep it from burning quickly.
- Chill the donut holes, then serve so the caramel and toppings firm up well.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the apple rings in a closed box with baking paper between the layers and store them for days.
FREEZER:
- Freezing these donut rings is not recommended.
FAQs:
Are red apples good to include instead of Granny Smith apples?
- Yes, you may add honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Gala apples as per your choice.
How thick the apple rings should be?
- You should cut them into half-inch-thick rings so they get enough strength to hold the caramel and toppings.
Can I include store-bought vegan caramel sauce?
- Yes, you may use a thick caramel sauce for better results.
How long should we chill these rings?
- You should chill them for 20 minutes to set the chocolate and caramel properly.
Is coconut good to exclude from the recipe?
- Yes, you may skip coconut completely or replace it with chopped nuts or seeds.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 210 kcal
Net carbs: 35 g
Iron: 1.1 mg
Total carbs: 39 g
Vitamin A: 75 IU
Fiber: 4 g
Calcium: 25 mg
Protein: 2 g
Sodium: 95 mg
Potassium: 170 mg
