No-Bake Mocha Donuts
No-bake donuts, made with nuts, dates, oats and other wholesome ingredients. They're made in the food processor in under 30 minutes and are topped with a simple frosting and shredded coconut.
Servings 6
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup walnuts, cashews or pecans
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1/2-1 teaspoon ground coffee beans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Frosting
- 1/4 cup cashews, raw or dry-roasted, unsalted
- 1/4 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup high-fat coconut milk, canned
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder, unsweetened
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add all the ingredients for the donuts (not the frosting) in a food processor and process until the mixture sticks together when pressed.
- On a clean surface, roll 1/4 cup of the mixture to make a long cylinder, then stick together the ends to make a round donut shape. Make 6 donuts.
- Place the donuts on the prepared cookie sheet. Place in the freezer while you prepare the frosting.
Prepare the Frosting
- To make the frosting, use a small food processor (I used the small bowl of my Cuisinart food processor). Add all the ingredients for the glaze in the food processor. Process until smooth, up to 5 minutes depending on your food processor. The frosting should be creamy, smooth and lightly thick.
- To frost the donuts, either spread the frosting using a butter knife or transfer the frosting to a bowl and dip the top of each donuts. There might be some leftover frosting, you can use it in other recipes or eat it as is.
- Let chill in the fridge or freezer until the frosting hardens or eat it immediately. It can be eaten straight from the freezer.
Notes
If you have a weaker food processor, you might have a hard time getting the frosting smooth. You can try using soaked cashews, but you may need to reduce the amount of coconut milk.