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    Gluten-Free Matcha Donuts

    February 2, 2022 · Published: July 22, 2019 By: Asian Caucasian 30 Comments

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    Green matcha donuts stacked on a white plate
    matcha glazed donuts piled up on a white plate

    Now, I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but when the moment strikes I like to indulge on something a little healthier. Enter these Gluten-Free Matcha Donuts! I've never been a donut person, but these are heaven! They're baked, not fried, so they taste a lot like little cakes. That matcha glaze puts these donuts over the top!

    Green matcha donuts stacked on a white plate

    Have you ever seen a prettier donut? Think muffins in a donut tray! These are not heavy like your traditional fried donut.

    What is Matcha Powder?

    Matcha powder is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. Here are some health benefits of match powder:

    • It's packed with antioxidants including the powerful EGCg.
    • It boosts metabolism and burns calories.
    • It detoxifies effectively and naturally.
    • It calms the mind and relaxes the body.
    • It's rich in fiber, chlorophyll and vitamins.
    • It enhances mood and aids in concentration.
    • It helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar.
    matcha powder in a wooden bowl and in a wooden spoon

    Make sure to buy really good matcha powder. There is a difference in quality and color!

    How to make baked Gluten-Free Matcha Donuts:

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. I used a silicone donut tray, lightly coated with cooking spray. I like this tray because the donuts pop out easily!
    2. You can use a stand mixer or hand mixer for this batter. Sift together the almond flour, coconut flour, Truvia baking blend, baking soda, baking powder, matcha powder, and salt. Set aside.
    3. In your mixer, blend together the almond milk, coconut oil, honey, eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly add in the dry mixture and blend on medium until smooth.
    4. Pour the mixture evenly into your donut tray filling almost to the top. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. Set aside to cool completely.
    5. When the donuts are completely cooled, gently run a butter knife around the rim of each donut to loosen and then pop out of the tray. I made the mistake of not doing this after the first batch and it was a big old mess!
    Matcha donut batter inside a blue stand mixer with a white paddle

    The batter will come together quickly. You can also use a hand mixer which will work just as well.

    Matcha donut batter inside a pink silicone donut tray with a red spatula placed on top

    I love this silicone donut tray for these donuts. Run a butter knife or small rubber spatula around the edges of the cooked donuts once cooled and they will pop out easily!

    How to make the Matcha Glaze:

    1. Using a hand mixer, blend the powdered sugar, matcha powder and almond milk until thoroughly combined. If you want you can always add tiny bits of almond milk to the mixture to make it thinner, or more powdered sugar to make it thicker.
    2. Do not glaze the donuts until they've cooled completely, or they will melt into the donuts (yuk!).
    3. Glaze the donuts either with a drizzle or covering the tops (your preference). Let the glaze harden on the donuts before serving!
    4. Serve right away or store the donuts in the refrigerator for up to two days.
    Green matcha donuts stacked on a white plate and one donut with a bite out of it

    TIPS & TRICKS:

    • You can control the sweetness in this matcha donut. I used Truvia baking blend instead of sugar, just to keep the calories down. I also limited the honey to just 1 tablespoon so it wouldn't be overly sweet. (The glaze is sweet enough!)
    • I baked my donuts for about 17 minutes. It really depends on your oven. You'll know when they're ready when you touch the tops of the batter and it springs back easily.
    • Make sure to cool the donuts completely before popping out. I made a huge mistake of not running a knife around the edges of the donuts before popping them out. They just made a crumbled mess!
    • Let the donuts cool completely before glazing, otherwise the glaze will melt on the donut and you will have to start over! Once glazed they will harden and look beautiful!
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to two days.

    WANT MORE?

    If you like this recipe, you’re going to love my Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes! They are as beautiful as they are delicious!

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    Green matcha donuts stacked on a white plate

    Gluten-Free Matcha Donuts

    ★★★★★ 5 from 14 reviews
    • Author: Asian Caucasian
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 15 min
    • Total Time: 25 min
    • Yield: 12 donuts 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Asian Fusion
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    These gorgeous, baked Gluten-Free Matcha Donuts will definitely fulfill your sweet tooth without the guilt. No frying necessary!


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 ½ cups almond flour
    • ¼ cup coconut flour
    • 2 tablespoons Truvia baking blend
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
    • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For the Glaze:

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. If using a metal or silicone donut tray, lightly coat with cooking spray.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the almond flour, coconut flour, Truvia baking blend, baking soda, baking powder, matcha powder, and salt. Set aside.
    3. In a mixer, blend together the almond milk, coconut oil, honey, eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly add in the dry mixture and blend on medium until smooth.
    4. Pour the mixture evenly into a donut tray filling almost to the top. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. Set aside to cool completely.
    5. When the donuts are completely cooled, gently run a butter knife around the rim of each donut to loosen and then pop out of the tray.

    Make the glaze:

    1. Using a hand mixer, blend the powdered sugar, matcha powder, and almond milk until thoroughly combined.
    2. Glaze the donuts either with a drizzle or covering the tops. Let the glaze harden on the donuts before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to two days.

    Notes

    • You can control the sweetness in this matcha donut. I used Truvia baking blend instead of sugar, just to keep down the calories. I also limited the honey to just 1 tablespoon so it wouldn't be so sweet.
    • I baked my donuts for about 17 minutes. It really depends on your oven. You'll know when they're ready when you touch the tops of the batter and it springs back easily.
    • Make sure to cool the donuts completely before popping out. I made a huge mistake of not running a knife around the edges of the donuts before popping them out. They just made a crumbled mess!
    • Let the donuts cool completely before glazing, otherwise the glaze will melt on the donut and you will have to start over! Once glazed they will harden and look beautiful!
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to two days.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: dozen
    • Calories: 250
    • Sugar: 13 g
    • Sodium: 118.6 mg
    • Fat: 10.6 g
    • Carbohydrates: 17.4 g
    • Protein: 5.2 g
    • Cholesterol: 42.2 mg

    Keywords: matcha, donuts, desserts, baked matcha donuts

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lathiya

      August 06, 2019 at 6:21 pm

      The doughnuts look absolutely gorgeous. I love this green. I also loved these are gluten-free and baked.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        August 09, 2019 at 10:29 am

        Thank you, Lathiya! At least they're a bit healthier than the fried donuts!

        Reply
    2. Ramona

      July 30, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      One thing that I have not had with matcha is doughnuts. Great Idea and my daughter would love, love love these. Will make them this weekend as my kids are on hols and ask for treats every now and then - perfect find!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 31, 2019 at 5:29 pm

        Awesome! Can't wait for you and your daughter to try these. Let me know what you think!

        Reply
    3. Jacqueline Debono

      July 29, 2019 at 11:06 am

      What a delicious and innovative way to use matcha. I adore the glaze on these donuts! They look amazing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 30, 2019 at 11:56 am

        The glaze is so green and fabulous! Tastes to die for!

        Reply
    4. April

      July 29, 2019 at 6:24 am

      I can see why you say these are heaven - they look absolutely amazing! And I can't wait to try them, with a cup of hot tea!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 30, 2019 at 11:55 am

        Or, a cup of matcha tea! 😂🍵

        Reply
    5. Mirlene

      July 29, 2019 at 6:23 am

      The color is already one thing I would make these donuts for! Fabulous way to start a day and make it a great one! 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 30, 2019 at 11:54 am

        It's nice when "eating your greens" translates to donuts, am I right?

        Reply
    6. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness

      July 27, 2019 at 2:44 pm

      No way these doughnuts are gluten free!! Also, I LOVE baking with matcha, so this would be perfect for me! 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 30, 2019 at 11:54 am

        YES! Gluten-free! Yay! You are going to love these, Cathleen!

        Reply
    7. Jenni LeBaron

      July 27, 2019 at 11:17 am

      I've never worked with matcha, but the color is absolutely fantastic! I love that these are gluten-free and also that they are baked because they are a bit healthier than the fried variety. These would go down a treat in my home!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 30, 2019 at 11:53 am

        Yes, they are a bit healthier than the fried version. And gluten-free is a plus for those who are watching their gluten!

        Reply
    8. Colleen

      July 27, 2019 at 10:22 am

      These donuts look delicious and I love the colour that the matcha gives the frosting!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 30, 2019 at 11:52 am

        Yes, the green is certainly appealing! Eat your greens, right? 😂💚

        Reply
    9. Mikayla

      July 27, 2019 at 2:10 am

      I've been looking for a good way to use up a bunch of matcha powder a friend gave me and this is perfect! The glaze looks delicious!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 30, 2019 at 11:52 am

        That's perfect! It doesn't take much matcha powder to create these donuts. You will love!

        Reply
    10. Dee

      July 26, 2019 at 7:16 am

      What a great dessert! Mathca is so healthy and the color is amazing! lobe that you chose not to use sugar! can't wait to try this.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 26, 2019 at 11:11 am

        There's a little bit of honey in this recipe, which makes it just sweet enough. BUT, there is powdered sugar in the glaze.

        Reply
    11. Erika

      July 25, 2019 at 3:45 pm

      Matcha is good in so many things, so I believe they are amazing on donuts.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 26, 2019 at 11:10 am

        What could be bad in a donut? 😂 Makes you eat your greens!

        Reply
    12. Stine Mari

      July 25, 2019 at 9:55 am

      What a delicious recipe. I have a bag of matcha powder, so I'd love to try this recipe! And a bonus that it's a little healthier too!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 25, 2019 at 2:59 pm

        Yes! A little healthier ("healthy-ish"). At least matcha is good for you, right? And they're baked so that's better too!

        Reply
    13. Vidya Narayan

      July 24, 2019 at 5:12 am

      The Gluten Free Recipe sounds really great! Though, I have to admit, I am yet to work with Matcha. Love the descriptive post making it easy for anyone to attempt.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 24, 2019 at 9:45 am

        Matcha is just a green tea powder, so easy to work with and available everywhere now! Grab a package at Trader Joe's!

        Reply
    14. Kelly Anthony

      July 23, 2019 at 9:17 am

      These would be a perfect healthy treat for St. Patrick's day. I love everything about this delicious doughnut.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 24, 2019 at 9:45 am

        Always looking for something "green" to eat! These are so easy to make too!

        Reply
    15. Kent Adler

      July 22, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      These donuts are making me drool! Can’t wait to make these!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian

        July 22, 2019 at 1:03 pm

        Thank you, Kent! These donuts are SO easy to make! 👍

        Reply

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