7 Jan 2016


I am currently working on a project for a New York-based magazine called LAIKA (check 'em out), and part of the project entails me hittin' up some of my places to eat in Vancouver. One of these spots is Cartems Donuterie: they make vegan donuts. So the other day I headed over and photographed all their vegan varieties and got to bring home a box of fried, sugary delight for the fam / Jack. Everyone was stoked (needless to say but I said it). I only had a few bites because as freaking delicious as the donuts are, my body is sensitive to refined flours and sugars so if I eat more than a bit I don't feel great. Plus I have been consuming loads of vegan junk food lately and need to get back into eating meals that give me energy instead of take it away. Yet obviously donuts are an essential part of a happy life (for those of us with the luxury of access to them) so I decided to just make a whole foods-based recipe for my own selfish taste buds but also because I dooo have this blog and should probably keep publishing consistent recipes. I was photographing them when a couple friends came over; I forced them to be my hand models and also to describe what they thought of the recipe. Some quotes:

"They're soft... and... they melted."
"I liked that they were bite-size, that was cute."
"I think Oprah would love them."
"Just sweet enough."
"They reminded me of the coconut buns from Maxim's. They're soft."

After donuts these lovely ladies showed me Tinder. I have been wanting to try it for awhile - even though I am definitely in a long term romantic relationship with Jack, who is awesome - just to see what it's like and observe humanity through a popular dating app lens. I like meeting new people who I know I have at least some stuff in common with and it's also interesting to see the cyber symbols of modernity and attractiveness that are out there these days (apparently on Tinder these symbols include - for straight cis men in my friends' streams - dogs, shirtless photos, the gym, hiking, their height, beer, holding kids that aren't theirs and making it clear the kid is not theirs, and pizza). I am very intrigued about the people who would end up in my feed because I am... well, I'm kinda weird. I have a shaved head, I'm pansexual, vegan, atheist, an intersectional feminist and a lot of other specific things that some people might consider radical. But usually the fact that I have a lot of opinions about society, culture and life works out as a kind of an excellent friend/lover filter in a beneficial way. In short: only the other freaks are into me. I love it.

Anyways, donuts.


1 cup oat flour
1 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup cacao powder
2 tablespoons carob powder
Pinch Himalayan salt
1 cup gooey dates (pitted)
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coconut milk, as needed

1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup almond butter
1/4 cup cacao powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 
Coconut milk, as needed





Katrina A. said...

These donuts sound incredible! Love the double chocolate!

Casey Muir said...

These look so good.

Melissa Dominguez said...

Donuts!!!!!!!! Yes! I am making these soon.

Emma Coombes said...

How many donuts does this recipe make?

Unknown said...

So do you eat them frozen? I'm confused about that part. They do look amazing!

Cher said...

Quick check - is it OK to consume the coconut flour raw?

Unknown said...

Do they also taste like donuts or just look like donuts?


Echos Verts said...

Thanks for this recipe ! I made it yesterday and they're nice- although they don't taste like donuts at all. I was wondering what difference it makes to keep them in the freezer? I found them way too hard to enjoy them off the freezer so I transferred them to the fridge and that's where I'm storing them. How long should they keep for?

katesara davis said...

Donuts look amazing and I laughed and nodded when I read your comments about Tinder. I have the same thoughts about it so much appreciated your commentary. <3

Om Nom Herbivore said...

All of your recipes have me wishing I could reach through the screen!! I've been craving donuts lately like its nobody's business - gunna have to give these a try!

Chaprazz said...

Dear Emily,
You make my mouth water EVERY SINGLE TIME you write, photograph, cook, hell even when you THINK about food!
I am currently on a 5-day juice fast (Only raw veggie/fruit juices and herbal teas) and your blog has literally given me the strength to go through with it, because I have all these recipes to look forward to eating after I'm done. I am going to be SO broke after this cleanse because I'm going to make all of your recipes at once! I'm sitting here sipping my ginger beet juice and omnomnomnoming after these awesome fucking donuts wishing I could crawl inside your brain! Or just meet you and hang out and give you a giant hug for being so great! Are you ever in Sweden? Come visit!
<3 You are wonderful and loved!
-Julia the Wombat