Matcha baked doughnuts are a vibrant and modern take on a nostalgic favorite. With their beautiful green hue and subtle, earthy sweetness, these doughnuts are the perfect balance of indulgent and wholesome. They’re baked instead of fried, making them a lighter option that still satisfies your doughnut cravings.
The star ingredient, matcha powder, brings a unique depth of flavor and a boost of antioxidants. Its naturally bitter and grassy notes are mellowed by just the right amount of sugar and vanilla in the batter, creating a perfectly balanced bite. The doughnut texture is light and cakey, thanks to the use of baking powder and buttermilk (or yogurt for a tangy alternative), with a soft crumb that melts in your mouth.
Making these doughnuts is quick and simple. The batter comes together in one bowl and bakes in less than 15 minutes. If you have a doughnut pan, you’re already halfway there. Once cooled, you can glaze them with a sweet matcha icing or dust them with powdered sugar for a cleaner finish. For extra flair, add a few sesame seeds or white chocolate drizzle on top.
These baked treats are ideal for breakfast on the go, a midday snack, or a playful addition to brunch. They also make a beautiful gift or dessert for anyone who appreciates matcha’s distinct flavor. Plus, they’re easy to customize, you can adjust the matcha strength or even make them vegan or gluten-free with a few substitutions.
Best of all, you don’t have to deal with hot oil or deep frying. Just pop them in the oven and enjoy the comforting smell of sweet matcha wafting through your kitchen.
Matcha baked doughnuts offer a touch of elegance with every bite. Whether you’re a matcha lover or just curious to try something new, these doughnuts are a fun and flavorful way to elevate your baking routine. Serve with green tea or a creamy latte and savor the moment.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg large
- Matcha Glaze Decorating option 1
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon matcha powder depending on desired green color
- 1 tbsp almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a doughnut pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and matcha powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a doughnut comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the doughnuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the doughnuts as is or dust them with powdered sugar or matcha powder or with matcha glaze.
- Matcha Glaze: In a small doughnut-sized bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and matcha powder, then whisk in the almond milk until smooth. Dip each doughnut in the glaze and let the excess glaze drip off.
I followed it pretty closely, but my batter seemed a little thick. Still baked fine—just denser doughnuts. Glaze helped a lot though. Pretty good overall!
Glad they baked up fine! A thicker batter can definitely make them denser—maybe your matcha was extra powdery or your flour was packed. Love that the glaze saved them, though 😄
YUM!! I love matcha! I could eat these every day! Also, super easy to make. Got my kids involved, they loved it too!
Matcha? More like meh-cha. Didn’t like them at all. Kinda disappointed.
Not impressed. The doughnuts came out too dry for me.
I was skeptical about matcha and doughnuts but this recipe changed my mind. Just wish the glaze was sweeter!
Oh wow, these are delicious! The glaze is the perfect touch. My friends loved them at the party! ❤️
These doughnuts are absolutely delicious! I love the matcha flavor. Will definitely make again!
I tried these and they came out a bit dry. Maybe I overbaked them? Not sure if I’ll make them again.
So easy and way less messy than frying. I served them to friends and everyone asked where I bought them (lol).
I forgot the egg and they were still okay… kinda.
Ok, but like, what’s matcha? Is it a green tea or something?
Doughnuts??! I thought it was muffins. 🤔
Honestly, these were a fail for me. The toothpick came out clean but the crumb was dense and dry. I might’ve baked too long or my egg was small.
Ugh, I’m sorry that happened! Dense/dry crumb usually means overmixing or the batter getting a bit too thick. Next time, stop as soon as it’s just combined and consider baking closer to 10 minutes instead of 12.
These turned out way cuter than I expected. The matcha flavor is subtle but nice, not bitter. I’d bake them like 11 minutes next time so they’re a tad firmer.
Matcha doughnuts??? Who even thought of that?!!!
Yummy! I added some sprinkles on top for extra fun. Will make again for sure!
Is it really that healthy? I thought sweets were bad, but these look fun to try. Might give them a shot.
I was skeptical about baking doughnuts (always feels like it won’t work), but this was easy and the batter behaved fine. The toothpick test saved me—turns out mine weren’t ready at 10 minutes.
I tried this and mine were a bit dry at 10 minutes… I think my oven runs hot. Next time I’ll do 11-12 and maybe swap the milk for buttermilk.
Same! I’m always convinced doughnuts are gonna be a flop in the oven 😂 but the “toothpick saves you” tip is so real. How did your matcha flavor come through—subtle or pretty punchy?
These doughnuts are amazing! The matcha flavor is just right.
Tried making these but they fell apart… not sure what I did wrong 🤷♂️
I didn’t have a doughnut pan, so I used a muffin tin instead. They still turned out yummy!
Yum! They smell so good when baking. I would recommend these to anyone who loves matcha.
Matcha doughnuts, yay! Who knew healthy could taste so sweet?!
I messed this up—I used self-rising flour instead of all-purpose. Still tasted ok but not doughnut-y enough! Ha!
I’m skeptical about using matcha. Can’t believe people get so excited over green powder! It’s just okay to me.
I totally get it! Matcha can be polarizing. Have you tried it in a latte or dessert? Sometimes it can surprise you!
Nah, matcha is just fancy grass powder! I never seen the hype. These doughnuts look good tho.
I don’t see how anyone could like these. The taste was just… weird. Sorry.
Why would anyone put matcha in doughnuts? It’s weird. I just don’t get it.
These doughnuts are just glorified muffins. Not the same if you ask me.👎
I get what you’re saying, but these doughnuts are way more than muffins! They’re unique and tasty if you give them a shot. 😋
Nah, I think you’re wrong. These are definitely not muffins! They’re a different experience for sure. 🤷♂️
Yum!! 😋
Not gonna lie, I hate baking powder recipes that are too “meh.” These were good, but I wanted stronger matcha and maybe a pinch more salt.
I totally get what you mean—my matcha sometimes feels muted too. Next time I’d go for a full extra tsp matcha (and maybe whisk it into the dry really thoroughly). The salt idea is solid!
So easy to make, but mine came out a bit dense. Maybe I mixed too much? Still delicious though!
These doughnuts are amazing! I made them for my sister’s birthday and everyone loved them. The matcha flavor is just perfect!
These doughnuts are AMAZING! The matcha flavor is just right. My kids loved them!
I’m so glad your kids loved them! Matcha is such a unique flavor, and these doughnuts sound perfect for a fun family treat.
Came out too green for my kids – they wouldn’t eat it! 😂
Made these today and wow—super green and the baked texture is legit. I used a little extra matcha in the glaze and it tasted more “real” to me. Definitely going in my rotation.
Yes!! The baked texture is honestly the best part—mine came out fluffy but still a little firm on the outside. I’ll try adding extra matcha to the glaze next time.
I made these too and they were super green, but I think I overbaked them a bit (toothpick came out clean though). Still delicious—might just lower the time next run. Also, matcha glaze is a must.
The glaze is super simple and tastes better than I thought it would. I used almond milk like it says and it mixed smooth.
Agreed—my glaze was surprisingly good too. I followed the almond milk amount and it came out nice and smooth.
Matcha in donuts sounds genius, but I’m not convinced about the amount. I used 1/4 tsp matcha in the glaze and it was kinda weak—needed more green pop.
Totally get you—matcha can be subtle depending on the brand. I’ve found the glaze needs closer to 1/4 tsp (or even 1/2 tsp if you want it bold). If yours was weak, I’d just bump it and taste the glaze before dipping.
I used coconut milk instead of almond milk, and they turned out great!
These are so good! The matcha flavor is perfect!
Matcha? Not my thing. I prefer chocolate doughnuts, honestly.
Totally agree! I made these last week and they were a hit! Can’t get enough of that matcha taste.
Honestly, the matcha flavor was too strong for me. I don’t think I’ll make them again.
Sooo yummy! The glaze was easy to make too. Will recipe again!
I agree! The glaze is super easy and delicious. I love matcha in desserts!
These were AMAZING! I loved the matcha flavor. Definitely an instant favorite!
I don’t have a doughnut pan, can I use muffin tins? Idk if it will work..
I can’t even pronounce ‘matcha’. These look fancy but too much work for me. Not trying it.
I get it! It does sound complicated, but you can simplify it. Maybe try just the plain doughnuts first?
Yum! I added some chocolate chips to the batter. Perfection! 😍
Chocolate chips? That’s a great idea! I bet it adds a nice touch to the matcha flavor. Gonna try it next time! 🍩
Tried making these, but they turned out too dry. I might’ve overbaked them.
Not gonna lie the matcha is a tiny bit strong for my taste. Like, I love matcha drinks but here it hits more earthy. Next time I’ll cut the matcha powder slightly in the batter and make glaze thinner.
Not bad! But what is matcha exactly? I’m guessing it’s green tea or something? Anyway, they taste fine.
These doughnuts feel extra healthy and it’s soooo easy! Thanks for this recipe! 🥰
Just made these for my friends. They all loved them!! Totally recommend!
Really? I don’t know, matcha in doughnuts sounds weird to me. Are they actually good?
I’m so glad to hear that! These doughnuts are fantastic! 😊
Not gonna lie, 10-12 minutes at 180°C felt a little short for my oven. I ended up adding 2 extra minutes. Still tasty though—green sugar on top is a vibe.
Totally agree—10–12 min is *super* oven-dependent. I’d rather underbake and add a minute than risk dry donuts. Love the green sugar vibe 😂
Easy recipe to follow! Made these with my kids and they loved it!
Sooo good but mine stuck to the pan even though I greased it. Next time I’m using baking spray and maybe parchment liners. Still tasted great, just looked like a sad blob.
Matcha? Is that like green tea? I didn’t have matcha powder, used cocoa instead. Not the same, lol.
Could you really call these “doughnuts” without frying? 😅 They’re more like cake donuts. Still good, just different texture than what I expected.
I only had vanilla sugar instead of vanilla extract and it was okay. Also, i don’t have almond milk so I used regular milk for the glaze and it worked. Not bad at all.
Matcha baked donuts are my new obsession. I used a whisk and it was fine—no fancy equipment needed. Mine didn’t look perfectly round but tasted great.
The instructions say “in a small doughnut-sized bowl” and I was like… what does that even mean 😂 I used a regular bowl and it worked. Flavor was nice, but my glaze got clumpy until I warmed the almond milk a bit.
😂 Yeah “doughnut-sized bowl” is definitely not a real measurement. I did the same—regular bowl, no issues. Warming the milk is smart too; cold liquids can make powdered sugar seize up fast.
I actually used a tiny ramekin and it was kinda perfect? But I agree the wording is confusing. For the glaze, I usually sift the powdered sugar so it doesn’t clump—maybe that’ll help.
Lol I thought these were gonna be fried donuts! I’m still learning the differences. But they were okay.
Doughnuts should be fried, not baked! Not real doughnuts. Disappointed.
I get where you’re coming from, but these baked ones are actually quite tasty! Maybe give it a try before judging?
Matcha doughnuts? Yuck! I’d rather have chocolate. Not a fan of this green stuff.
I followed it exactly but my doughnuts came out kinda dry. Maybe I overbaked or used low-fat milk? Also I only had salted butter so the salt might’ve been too much.
These are the best doughnuts! So fluffy and tasty!
I messed up the egg part (used a medium egg). They still rose, but the texture was a bit crumbly. Would make again with correct egg size.
Thanks for the heads-up! Egg size can totally mess with batter texture. Crumbly but still rose sounds like it was close—I’ll watch for that and maybe use a kitchen scale next time.
Can I use almond flour instead of all-purpose? Some say it could work, not sure why not!
I think 1 tbsp matcha powder is way too much. Mine came out kinda grassy and strong. Maybe next time I’ll cut it down to 1 tsp like most matcha recipes.
Oof yeah, 1 tbsp matcha in a whole batch can definitely taste super grassy. 1 tbsp sounds like “tea” not “doughnut” 😅 I’d try your 1 tsp next time.
I used 1 tbsp too and mine turned out intense—like I was chewing a latte. Cutting to 1–2 tsp would’ve been smarter. Great call.
Pretty good! I added some chocolate chips and it made them better! 🍩
I added extra sugar and they burned. Not my fault tho!
Wow, these r tasty! Matcha doughnuts? Yes please! I put sprinkles on top and everyone went crazy for them.
My doughnuts stuck to the pan even though I greased it. Also 180°C felt a little off for my oven. Flavor is great, presentation was meh.
180°C does seem low sometimes depending on the oven. Mine runs hot/cold too—when that happens I go by color: bake until the edges look set and the tops spring back a little. Flavor probably saved it though!
Ugh, that’s so frustrating. I’ve had doughnuts stick even when greased—what helped me was greasing + lightly dusting with flour (or even cocoa for matcha) and letting them cool a bit longer before lifting.
This is a great recipe! But mine didn’t rise much. I followed it exactly, but they came out flat. Anyone else have this problem?
I had the same issue! I think maybe my baking powder was old. Did you check yours?
They didn’t turn out like I thought they would. Too dry for my taste, maybe I added too much flour? I dunno. Not a fan.
Why do they call them doughnuts if they don’t have holes? It’s confusing.
I don’t think the matcha flavor was strong enough for my taste. I might add more matcha next time.
2 thumbs up! So fluffy and delicious! Will make again.
I was skeptical about matcha in doughnuts, but I gave it a try. It was surprisingly good!
Super easy recipe, but I used too much milk and they turned out flat. Gotta follow the instructions better next time.
These doughnuts were amazing! Matcha is my favorite, and these are the best I’ve ever made! 5 stars for sure!
Glad you loved them! Matcha is such a unique flavor, it really elevates baked goods. I’ll have to try your version!
The instructions were clear and they baked perfectly. My new fave recipe!
I made these today and they turned out surprisingly fluffy. The matcha flavor is gentle, not bitter, which I love. Glaze was easy—mine needed a tiny bit more almond milk to be pourable.
The glaze was too thick for me at first—like playdough. But after adding a splash more almond milk it became smooth. Dip + drip looks super pretty.
Um, like, is it even possible to make doughnuts healthy? I’m skeptical about that.
No offense, but I think the regular doughnuts are better.. just sayin’
I get it, not everyone likes the taste of matcha. But I think these are worth a try! They’re a nice twist on the classic doughnut.
1 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar feels like a lot for me, so mine were kinda sweet. But the matcha was real, not fake powder flavor.
Best matcha recipe I have tried! I made a double batch and they disappeared!
I tried these and they took way too long to bake. I think I overcooked them. Oops!
The batter smelled amazing but I got a weird gummy center. I think I overfilled the cavities—mine were closer to full-full. Next time I’ll stick to 3/4 like the recipe says.
Meh. They taste okay but my kids didn’t enjoy them at all. I think they just want chocolate.
These doughnuts are a revelation! I love matcha and these hit the spot. So soft and fluffy!
I was really skeptical about matcha in doughnuts, but these were surprisingly good. Didn’t expect that green color though.
I was also surprised how good they taste! That green color is just part of the experience, I guess. Love matcha now!
Just ok, I prefer regular sugar doughnuts. Not everyone likes matcha!
Pretty good! I think my oven runs hot though because mine took closer to 9 minutes. Still fluffy, and the matcha flavor isn’t too bitter. Would recommend cooling completely before glazing.
Glad you liked them! Oven differences are so real—if yours runs hot, 9 minutes totally tracks. Cooling fully before glazing is a great call so the glaze doesn’t melt or get patchy.
I think 10-12 min is too long lol. Mine always burns at 9 too, so maybe lower to like 165°C? Also I didn’t cool enough and my glaze turned into soup 😭 but the flavor was still good.
Could you just deep fry these instead? Asking for a friend 😅. Baked is fine, but I’d personally want more browning.
Deep fry could work, but it’ll be a different beast—these are pretty cake-y baked doughnuts. You’d want to fry until golden, then maybe do a thicker glaze for that matcha pop. Also frying doughnuts from this batter could spread more than you expect.
Mmm I get the browning craving 😅 If you want more color without changing everything, bake a couple minutes longer (watch closely) or broil for like 30-60 seconds at the end—just don’t burn the matcha. Deep fry is… risky lol.