Baked Matcha Donuts

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a healthy, green treat! Flavored with matcha powder, these delicious baked donuts are gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, and lactose-free so you can indulge without regret. 

Donut Ingredients:

• 1 & 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1 tbsp matcha powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 & 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Pinch salt
• 3/4 cup non-dairy milk
• 1/4 cup 4th & Heart Original Recipe Ghee, melted and cooled
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4th & Heart Ghee Oil Spray

Glaze Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp coconut butter, melted lightly
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp matcha powder
• 1/4 tsp vanilla

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, melt the ghee for about 20-30 seconds in the microwave. Let cool. 
2. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. 
3. In a medium bowl, combine the wet ingredients. 
4. Add the wet to dry and mix till just combined. 
5. Spray a donut pan/silicone donut mold with ghee oil spray. Fill each donut mold and smooth top. 
6. Bake at 350º F for about 12 minutes. Let cool. 
7. Carefully flip the donuts out, placing them on a drying rack to cool further, flat side down.
8. Stir together glaze ingredients until smooth. Dip the rounded top of donuts into glaze. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes to let the glaze harden slightly. Enjoy!

Recipe developed for 4th & Heart by our friend Paige over at @healthbyshortstack.