For the next Fridays to come, I wanted to do something a little different. Because there are some seriously talented bloggers that I have grown to love so much, I wanted to show you first hand why I adore them so…and hope that you too, will love them as well! This is the month of love after all, right? I asked Nora to kickstart the first guest post. Really guys, if you don’t know this girl, you are missing out. {so stop it and start following her…NOW!} What I love about Nora is that she is genuine, talented, and probably THE sweetest girl you will ever meet. It is also her birthday today, so along with telling her how awesome her recipe is, give her some birthday love while you are at it…
Hello readers of Fork and Beans! I am Nora from Natural Noshing and I am truly honored and completely flattered to be guest posting today. As Cara’s loyal followers, you already know she is incredibly fun AND creative AND talented…and, I am pretty sure I have a huge crush on her.
I must admit, I am a bit nervous being featured here on Fork and Beans. I am not vegan, and on most occasions, I am not even vegetarian, but don’t stop reading yet! On my blog, I focus on healthy, gluten free foods without refined sugars and I dabble with vegan and vegetarian cuisine and baking. I especially love experimenting with ingredients and flavor combinations that may be a little unusual.
When Cara asked me if I wanted to write a guest post, I jumped at the opportunity. Not only is she a dear friend, I also like to challenge myself and push the boundaries in the kitchen. When preparing this post and its accompanying recipe, I aimed to create something that fits both my personality and preferences as well as Fork and Beans’. With all of that in mind, I decided to make some Savory Vegan Donuts to share with you all. I’ve had donuts on my mind these days (both sweet and savory) since finally purchasing a cute little pan and I couldn’t help myself.
I love the flavors of pizza so I thought I would combine them into a donut or bread form for an easy vegan lunch or snack. I’ve only experimented with sun-dried tomatoes and green onion with this recipe but I am sure you could add bell pepper, caramelized onions or other slightly cooked veggies to the batter (just be careful of adding an ingredient that will produce too much water while baking – ie fresh tomatoes, spinach, etc). If you do not have a donut pan, you can still make these in a 4-5 muffin tin or 6 muffin tops, however baking time will increase slightly. I am guessing a few minutes, just keep an eye on them. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Savory Pizza Donuts (vegan)
Ingredients
2 Tbsp coconut flour
1/2 cup tapioca starch (or potato starch)
1/3 cup oat or buckwheat flour (millet, sorghum or brown rice could be subbed)
4 Tbsp flaxmeal (I grind my own flax seeds)
1/4 tsp italian seasoning
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp sea salt
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup dairy free cheese of choice (I used Daiya mozzarella shreds)
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
3-4 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp water
1/2 tsp agave or brown rice syrup
For topping, optional for serving
marinara sauce
more shredded dairy free cheese (I used Daiya mozzarella shreds)
Tofutti cream cheese or other non-dairy vegan cream cheese
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease donut pan and set aside*.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, add all flours and dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
3. Add in green onions, tomatoes and cheese and stir until incorporated.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together wet ingredients (tomato paste through agave/brown rice syrup) then add into dry ingredients. Batter will be thick after sitting for about 15 seconds.
5. Divide evenly and spoon batter into greased pan. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan. Top with marinara sauce and/or shredded cheese and/or cream cheese and enjoy! To melt cheese on top, place under broiler for 1-2 minutes. Enjoy!
*If you do not have a donut pan, you can still make these in 4-5 muffin tin or 6 muffin tops, however baking time will increase slightly. I am guessing a few minutes, just keep an eye on them.
Just in case you were in the mood from something sweet, here are a few other vegan and gluten free goodies of mine you might enjoy:
Amaranth Poppyseed Cake with Raspberry-Beet Coulis
No-Bake Chocolate Pudding Mini-Tarts
Oil-Free, Fruit-Sweetened Cranberry Yum Bars
Thank you again Cara for letting me share on your blog today! You are a great resource of inspiration for me both in life and in the kitchen, as well as those who are faced with food allergies and sensitivities. Your down-to-earth and friendly approach to vegan and gluten free baking is addictive and encouraging, keep rockin’ it girl!
For more about my story, my food sensitivities and why I eat what I do, feel free to check out my about me page.
Wow, unique pizza. I’ve always been a fan of pizza, just found this new pizza fascinating, this could be my second best pizza aside from the no.1 Torino’s Pizza Oviedo. x’D thanks for the recipe. I want to try it at home too. Looking forward for more pizza recipes.
Oh man, thank you for this post! I discovered this on Pinterest and tried it on my own with substitutions; I posted my non-vegan version here: http://mayenedesign.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/pizza-doughnuts/
Gyah, these are my favorite now!!
Pizza doughnuts?! Whoa. I’ve got to try this sometime
Clever and creative, huh??!
So SO creative- pizza, donuts- PIZZA DONUTS; yes I am yelling because these are absolutely incredible!!
What an awesome first guest post- way to go Nora & Cara; can we say Super Stars 🙂
Hey, take it easy with the yelling 🙂 hehe
Isn’t this idea awesome??? Gah, love me some Nora. Love me some Heather, too!
HAHA I don’t mind yelling at all 🙂
I’ll yell right back at ya – THANNKKKKK YOUU!!!! What a sweet comment!
Very creative! Donuts and pizza are two of my favorite things!
I think they both are my favorite too 🙂 Thank God for Nora and her genius creations!
I love pizza and donuts too Margarita! I just couldn’t help myself 🙂
Happy Birthday Nora!
Your pics and recipes look great! What a great contribution…I particularly like the Chocolate Pudding Mini Tarts 🙂
Cara’sma
Oh mother, aren’t you just a big ol’ sweetie! xoxo
Awww thank you Cara’s mom! You’ve got one fabulous daughter, but I know you are already aware of that 🙂
PS the pudding tarts are super fun and tasty 🙂
Oh I am getting all giddy. Nora and my mom are chatting with each other. Eeeeee! 🙂
ooh, I need to make these immediately. I have a doughnut pan that does NOT get enough use, and I try to infuse pizza flavor into ANYTHING (I made a pizza juice when I was on my juice fast…)
😀 I have a feeling you will be my second favorite blog, right behind Caras! <3 Happy Birthday!
A pizza juice? Girl, you be crazy (which is why I heart you so)…
And look at you, buttering us both up. Keep it going 🙂
Oh my goodness I want some pizza juice!?!?!? That sounds fascinating and fun! Thanks for the bday wishes Kris 🙂 I LOVE your blog too – such gorgeous photos and fun recipes!
Oh no, you dint just show me the look of a donut, and it not be all sugary-good-mcGoodness?? Okay, I’m gonna let it slide this one time since you both are fabulous, and you’re pics are awesome. Cookies next time? hehe 🙂
I think we have just found MJ’s weakness: sugar 🙂
Awww sorry about that MJ! Thanks for the compliments though! Dont you worry – I have TWO sweet donut recipes planned in the upcoming weeks 🙂
Happy birthday Nora! These donuts are fantastic.. u say savory and i am right there! and pizza.. super start to the friday series.. I am doing to head on now to NN to grab a few more fun recipes!
You must! Nora has some creative (and tasty) recipes.
i know there that gf sandwich bread with timtana flour.. how cool is that name:)
PS: gf pretzel bites..
What is timtana flour?
its some timothy seed flour from montana.. super cool eh:) you should ask nora abt it..breads end up catching my eye.. Have a super fun weekend!
Thanks Richa! Yes Timtana is this gluten free seed that is grown in MT – I should send you some Cara – I have a HUGE bag that you could play with!
http://naturalnoshing.wordpress.com/2011/07/05/gluten-free-sandwich-bread/
here’s my post if you want to check it out girl!
This is absolute brilliance! More than once this week I have debated buying a donut pan, this may have completely sold me on it! I love it.
Well then consider this the Universe telling you to GO! Buy now! (or maybe it’s Nora telling you) Regardless, she has been dusting off my donut pan as well 🙂
Thanks so much Tasty Yummies! A donut pan was on my list of things to buy for WAY TOO LONG! It was well worth it I must say! There’s something fun about round goodies with a hole in the middle – it makes it more fun to eat in my mind!
like I had to trick myself into eating pizza though?!?!? haha
That is seriously such a nice thing to do.
NN, happy birthday too! I read your story about savoury donuts with trepidation originally. It the tou said pizza donuts and then I was completely sold! They look fantastic. I’ve never heard of coconut flour so I’m going to have to try and find it somehow. f&b and NN, many thanks for today’s post 🙂
I am in love with the idea of pizza donuts, myself TBFN <–I'm copying you on the initials 🙂 Thanks for such a sweet comment, by the way. xo
Thanks TBFN (I’m copying you two)! My dad had the same exact thought when he came across my savory donuts…but after reading and seeing the photos he totally got it!
If you don’t have coconut flour, you could trying subbing another flour like brown rice or millet and increase the amount from 2 tbsp to 3 tbsp because coconut flour is really absorbent.
I 100% agree with you, so nice! and like I’ve mentioned, I totally have a crush on Cara…she’s so thoughtful!
These look great, what a wonderful idea Fork. You are very kind to your fellow bloggers!
hehehehehe Fork. And hey, I try to be kind…once in awhile only though 🙂
because the rest of the while she’s jabbing people with those tines 🙂 fork, your new pet name. I need to tell Greg only I don’t know him.
I want everyone to refer me as Fork from now on. bahaha!
I know! Isn’t Cara the best? She’s a sweetie 🙂
I’ve never considered savory donuts before. Interesting combination, and they look really tasty. Nicely done 🙂
Isn’t this such a great idea, Starr?? Nora has some crazy ideas in that brain of hers 🙂
Thanks Starr! I’ve also made broccoli and cheese savory donuts – they are similar to a savory muffin and go great with soup 🙂 Those aren’t vegan though…I’d have to rework the recipe if that’s something needed to suit your tastes!
Cara – you are stroking my ego here, too nice!
Woah, this is awesome. I never in a million years would have thought to make a savory donut! Very creative! And Happy Birthday!
Me neither! This is why Nora is a genius 🙂
Thanks so much Brooke! I am a little crazy in the kitchen – and thanks Cara, you are a genius too 🙂
These are so creative! I don’t have a donut pan, but I bet they would make adorable mini muffins….also, I’m drooling over that poppy seed cake! Happy birthday 🙂
Oh, I am loving the idea of doing it in a muffin pan–yes!
Thanks Genevieve! 🙂 Mini muffins sound like a fabulous idea…I could have several of them since they are in smaller portions, right?!? haha
Happy birthday Nora. Those donuts would be so fun and original to serve at a super bowl party. The guys might even be shocked into paying attention. It’s kinda sad though, being allergic to tomatoes, I’ll be busy filling up on those cakes and cookies! A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. 😀
Oooohhh, what a good idea for a super bowl party food! Too bad I hate football…
me too
Looks like we will be eating pizza donuts (or cookies really, for you) alone in a corner…
Laurel that’s a great idea! I might just have to throw a party so I could serve these 🙂 Sad that you are allergic to tomatoes 🙁 You could use pumpkin puree instead of the tomato paste for a different flavor variation and use another ingredient for the sun-dried tomatoes – they were different but still savory!
Ooh, and I could use my muffin top pan because I still don’t have a donut pan and stuff them with ooey goodness, too. I think you just discovered gooey cinnamon filled pumpkin donuts. Gosh your smart.
YUMMMM! Yes that would be fantastic!
Cara, you seriously are the best! Thanks so much for inviting me to share on your precious and fabulous blog AND for your super sweet words 🙂 and how awesome are you for remembering my birthday?!? Xoxo
Girl, YOU are the best. It was my honor having you kickstart the series 🙂 Now go enjoy your birthday, you hard working woman!
The honor is ALL mine 🙂
Happy birthday, Nora! I hope it’s a great one! This is such a fun idea to bring together two of everyone’s favorite foods – pizza and donuts!
Thank you so much! 🙂 Two comfort foods in one, health-ified a bit!
happy birthday, nora! and how creative to make pizza donuts! i love this <3
Thank you Caitlin! I’m about all the crazy combinations 🙂
And I’m loving how I don’t have to do any work over you by you commenting back to everyone, Nora. See–another reason why I love you and your pizza donuts. Hi Caitlin 🙂
I love you guys forever. <3 Can't wait to try this out!
Love you too 🙂 I hope you like them!
What a fabulous suprise to see two of my favourite bloggers combined 🙂 This recipe looks amazing and so unusual! Pizza Donut!! Yes please!
Cara is a favorite of mine too 🙂 Thanks so your sweet comment!
What an honor for you to say that, Veghotpot. Thank you for being such an awesome support!