Chai Matcha Doughnuts
Existential question… Is it OK to eat doughnuts for breakfast? Yes, no, maybe, on special occasions...?! Well…’doughnut’ worry, we’ve decided to remedy this dilemma!
Next time a craving kicks in, skip the trip to the doughnut shop and whip up these Chai Matcha oven Baked doughnuts instead. They’ve got all the same great flavors (& more!) without the grease.
A soft, fluffy, fun & easy treat that you ‘doughnut’ have to feel guilty about ;)
...so sweet and hole-some!
THESE MATCHA DOUGHNUTS ARE:
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Vegan
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No gluten
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& perfectly soft !
Makes 12 doughnuts!
*For a dessert version: Garnish with Matcha Chai frosting.
*For a breakfast version: Serve with applesauce and omit the frosting.
FOR THE DOUGHNUTS
INGREDIENTS
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½ cup of vegetable milk
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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1 cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour
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4 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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½ tsp. ground cardamom
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⅛ tsp. ground cloves
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2 Teangle spoons (approx. 1tsp) Matcha Chai Teangle
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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2 tablespoons of oil
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3 tablespoons applesauce
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2 tablespoons of boiling water
FOR FROSTING
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon of Teangle matcha chai
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1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable milk
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Matcha Chai doughnuts
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Preheat the oven to 350F.
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In a measuring cup, combine the vegetable milk and the apple cider vinegar.
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In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients.
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Add vanilla, oil and applesauce to the vegetable milk and vinegar mixture.
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Add the mixture to the dry ingredients and stir.
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Add the boiling water and mix until a smooth, homogeneous paste is obtained.
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Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag or freezer bag with a cut corner.
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Divide the mixture among 12 cavities of a doughnut mould.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the tip of a knife inserted in the center of a doughnut comes out clean.
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Let cool completely before glazing.
For the final touch (dessert version)
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In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, matcha and 1 tablespoon of vegetable milk until thickened and glazed. If necessary, add a drizzle of vegetable milk.
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Garnish each doughnut with icing and sprinkle with coconut flakes if desired.
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