Mochi Donuts

Mochi Donuts are a delightful fusion of chewy mochi texture and classic donut sweetness, perfect for a unique dessert experience. These treats are gluten-free and can be customized with various toppings to suit your taste.

Mochi Donuts
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Japanese
220 kcal

Ingredients

  • Sweet rice flour (mochi flour) - 100 grams
  • Granulated sugar - 50 grams
  • Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Unsweetened almond milk - 100 milliliters
  • Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch - for dusting
  • Powdered sugar - for dusting
  • Toppings of choice (e.g., sprinkles, matcha powder, chocolate glaze) - as desired

Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a donut pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sweet rice flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, dust the donuts with powdered sugar and add your desired toppings.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Carbs: 35 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 100 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

  • Gluten-free option for those with gluten sensitivities.
  • Contains almond milk, which is lower in calories and fat compared to regular milk.

Tags

JapaneseVegetarianDessert