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The Best Matcha Donuts Recipe

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Delight in these light and fluffy Matcha Donuts, infused with vibrant green tea flavor and topped with a smooth matcha glaze. Perfectly moist and subtly sweet, these baked donuts are a healthy twist on a classic treat, made vegan with almond milk and coconut oil.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1.5 tsp Matcha powder
  • 1/2 cup Sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Almond milk
  • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup Coconut oil (or any neutral flavored oil)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Matcha Glaze

  • 1/2 cup Icing sugar
  • 2 tbsp Almond milk
  • 1/2 tsp Matcha powder
  • 1 tsp Coconut oil (or any neutral flavored oil)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease the cavities of a donut pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal after baking.
  2. Make Vegan Buttermilk: In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Set this mixture aside for 5 minutes to curdle, creating a vegan buttermilk replacement that helps the donuts rise and stay moist.
  3. Sift Dry Ingredients: Using a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder. This ensures even distribution and a light texture in the donuts.
  4. Add Sugar: Stir in the sugar to the sifted dry ingredients until fully combined.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the vegan buttermilk (almond milk and vinegar mixture), coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. The batter will be thick; avoid over-mixing to keep donuts tender.
  7. Fill Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each slightly over three-quarters full to give room for rising.
  8. Bake the Donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a skewer into the center of a donut; it should come out clean.
  9. Cool the Donuts: Allow the donuts to rest in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully turning them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare Matcha Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the icing sugar, almond milk, matcha powder, and coconut oil until smooth, thick, and lump-free. Adjust thickness by adding more icing sugar or almond milk as needed.
  11. Glaze Donuts: Dip half of each donut into the matcha glaze, letting excess drip back into the bowl. Place the glazed donuts on a rack to allow the glaze to set quickly.
  12. Add Toppings: Immediately after glazing, sprinkle your choice of toppings such as freeze-dried strawberries to add texture and flavor while the glaze is still wet.
  13. Optional Extra Drizzle: For extra flavor and decoration, drizzle a little plain glaze over the donuts if desired.
  14. Serve and Enjoy: Your delicious, vibrant matcha donuts are now ready to be served. Enjoy them fresh for the best taste and texture!

Notes

  • Ensure the almond milk and vinegar mixture sits for 5 minutes to properly curdle—it acts as a vegan buttermilk substitute, essential for texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
  • If you don’t have a donut pan, use a muffin pan as an alternative, adjusting baking time accordingly.
  • The matcha glaze sets quickly, so add toppings immediately after dipping for best adherence.
  • Feel free to substitute coconut oil with any neutral-tasting oil like vegetable or canola oil.

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