# Chai Tea Donuts This Recipe for Vegan Donuts Introduces Fall Flavors For Restricted Diets By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-donuts References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/lilmoose/10-fall-donuts-you-need-in-your-life-1ul6a) & [theveganandthechef](http://www.theveganandthechef.com/chai-donuts-with-cardamom-icing/) Perfect for the fall, these vegan donuts have a chai tea flavor. This gives them a bit of spice that is a refreshing change from the cinnamon or pumpkin-related variety you will usually find around this time of year. They are also vegan, which means they are made for people who avoid animal by-products in their diets. Created by Caroline Corrente from the blog The Vegan & The Chef, the recipe for the vegan donuts feature a cardamom icing as well. This is essentially a nod to a classic autumnal beverage, but in a drinkable format. If you want to try the chai donuts at home, you will need delicious ingredients like chai tea, apple sauce and cinnamon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegan Donuts:** Discover the growing trend of vegan donuts, catering to individuals who follow restricted diets and are looking for plant-based dessert options. - **Chai Tea Flavors:** Explore the increasing popularity of chai tea flavors in baked goods, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional fall flavors like cinnamon and pumpkin. - **Plant-based Baking:** Learn about the rise of plant-based baking, highlighting the use of ingredients like apple sauce and spices to create delicious and vegan-friendly desserts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food & Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage the trend of vegan donuts and chai tea flavors to create innovative plant-based dessert offerings for a wider consumer base. - **Health & Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and allergen-friendly desserts by developing products and recipes that cater to restricted diets and dietary preferences. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can embrace the trend of vegan donuts and chai tea flavors to diversify their dessert menus and attract customers seeking plant-based and unique culinary experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Vegan Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parm-donut.md) - [Fall-Themed Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnut.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-fall-desserts.md) - [Ethically Sourced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethically-sourced-teas.md) - [Chai-Inspired Breakfast Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-set.md) - [Pumpkin-Inspired Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkininspired-tea.md) - [Dairy-Free Spiced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cha.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Chai Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-hummingbird-chai.md) - [Plant-Based Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-vegan-donuts.md)