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.

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