Vegan Matcha Donuts (Baked or Fried)
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Vegan Matcha Donuts (Baked or Fried)
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Soft, perfectly fluffy matcha donuts with a gorgeous green color and the delicate sweetness of a quality matcha latte. Whether baked or fried, these bad boys are ready in under 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
The Donut Batter:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 ½ teaspoons matcha powder
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional, but recommended
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup canola oil vegetable oil, or sunflower oil
Matcha Glaze (Decorating Option 1)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened plant-based milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vegan royal icing optional
Matcha Powdered Sugar (Decorating Option 2)
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon matcha powder
Rose Petal Matcha Sugar (Decorating Option 3)
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon matcha powder
- 4 teaspoons dried rose petals
- ¼ cup refined coconut oil melted
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Instructions
- If baking, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with oil. If frying, heat at least 3 inches of oil in a Dutch oven or countertop deep fryer to 350°F (175°C), using a frying thermometer to maintain an accurate temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, matcha powder, nutmeg (if using), and salt. In a separate bowl or measuring jug, whisk together the plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and oil until well blended. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
- For baked donuts: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity no more than ¾ full to allow room for expansion. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For fried donuts: Use a frying thermometer to make sure the oil in your Dutch oven or countertop deep fryer has reached 350°F (175°C). Fill a donut dropper with the batter and drop a test donut or two back into the bowl of batter to make sure it it's dropping uniformly.
- Working in batches of 4-5 donuts at a time, as not to overcrowd your fryer, drop the batter carefully into the hot oil. Fry each donut for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the donuts to wire cooling rack thats been placed over a baking pan to drain any excess oil.
To decorate with matcha glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, matcha powder, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip the tops of the donuts into the matcha glaze and place them on a wire rack to set. If using, drizzle or pipe designs with vegan royal icing on the cooled donuts once the matcha glaze has set..
To decorate with matcha powdered sugar:
- Combine powdered sugar, cornstarch, and matcha powder in a shallow bowl. Once the donuts are cool enough to handle, toss them gently in the matcha powdered sugar until evenly coated.
To decorate with rose petal matcha sugar:
- Mix the sugar, matcha powder, and crushed rose petals in a shallow bowl. Lightly brush the donuts with melted coconut oil and roll them in the matcha sugar mixture until fully coated.
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Notes
- 🔥 Keep Temp in Check
- 🔥
- Maintain the oil at 350°F (175°C) when frying. Too hot, and the donuts brown too fast on the outside while staying raw inside; too cool, and they soak up oil and turn greasy. Use a reliable frying thermometer or countertop deep fryer for consistency.
- 🍩 Drop It Like It’s Hot
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- Invest in a good-quality donut dropper if frying. Cheap plastic ones are unreliable and tend to drop messed-up-looking donuts. For home use, the Belshaw Type-K is excellent (though pretty pricey). Some knockoffs of that design work well but produce smaller donuts.
- 💿 REMIX
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- When combining wet and dry ingredients, mix only until combined. Overmixing can develop excess gluten, resulting in tough donuts. If frying, too much gluten can also cause donuts to fry unevenly.
- 🥶 Glazed and Confused
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- Let donuts cool completely on a wire rack before adding glaze or sugar. Applying toppings to warm donuts causes them to absorb into the surface rather than staying crisp and defined.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
391kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Sodium
242mg
(10%)
Potassium
73mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
149IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.003mg
(0%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10donuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 391kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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