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The Best Matcha Donuts Recipe

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Delight in these light and fluffy matcha donuts made with almond milk and infused with vibrant matcha powder. Baked to perfection and topped with a smooth matcha glaze, these donuts offer a perfect balance of earthy flavor and sweetness, ideal for a wholesome treat or special breakfast indulgence.

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 (You can use white vinegar too)
  • 1/4 cup Coconut oil (You can use 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 (You can use any neutral flavored oil)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a donut pan thoroughly to prevent the donuts from sticking.
  2. Make Almond Milk Vinegar Mixture: In a small bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle slightly, creating a buttermilk substitute.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder in a large mixing bowl to ensure even distribution and prevent lumps.
  4. Add Sugar to Dry Ingredients: Stir the sugar into the sifted dry ingredients so it is well incorporated.
  5. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk-vinegar mixture, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smoothly combined.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients over the dry. Mix gently but thoroughly just until combined; the batter should be thick but smooth. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fill Donut Pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each slightly more than three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
  8. Bake Donuts: Bake the donuts in the preheated oven at 180°C for 10-12 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a skewer or toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
  9. Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to rest for 5 minutes in the pan to set, then carefully remove and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare Matcha Glaze: Whisk together icing sugar, almond milk, matcha powder, and coconut oil in a small bowl until the glaze is smooth, thick, and free of lumps. Adjust icing sugar or milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  11. Glaze the Donuts: Dunk half of each donut into the matcha glaze, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Immediately place on a rack to set so the glaze firms quickly.
  12. Add Toppings: Before the glaze sets, sprinkle preferred toppings such as freeze-dried strawberries for a complementary fruity crunch.
  13. Optional Drizzle: Drizzle with some plain glaze if desired for extra sweetness and visual appeal.
  14. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the donuts fresh and enjoy the delicate balance of matcha flavor and sweet glaze.

Notes

  • Use a donut pan for best shape; if unavailable, use a muffin tin but reduce baking time slightly.
  • The almond milk and vinegar mixture mimics buttermilk, helping the donuts to be tender.
  • The glaze sets quickly; apply toppings immediately after dipping.
  • You can substitute coconut oil with any neutral-flavored oil like vegetable or canola oil.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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