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    Home » Desserts » Cranberry Matcha Donuts

    Dec 20, 2017 · Modified: Apr 5, 2021 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 7 Comments

    Cranberry Matcha Donuts

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    These Cranberry Matcha Donuts make the perfect addition to the holiday dessert or brunch table. But they're actually healthier than the average donut and packed with antioxidants from the cranberries and matcha green tea powder!

    Overhead view of cranberry matcha donut on a baking rack with bowl of sugared cranberries in background and recipe title text on image

    One of the seasonal foods I always miss the most after the holidays is cranberries. Partly because I love them so very much and partly because I love watching my dog when she gets her paws on one. Seriously, if I drop a cranberry on the floor, she will swat it around and pounce on it for hours on end.

    Then she'll chew it a bit and, likely surprised by its tartness, spit it out before beginning to play again. Clearly, I'm easily entertained and I find myself dropping quite a few cranberries just to watch her.

    The thing is, cranberries actually stay in stores throughout the entire winter season... They just seem to disappear from the dinner table and dessert rotation once Christmas is over for some odd reason. I still like to add them to my smoothies year round, but why is nobody eating cranberry sauce or cranberry donuts beyond December?

    Cranberry Matcha Donuts Recipe

    These donuts are holiday-themed in that they involve cranberries, but I urge you to make them whenever you can get your hands on fresh cranberries.

    Or whenever you feel like pulling a bag of frozen cranberries out of your freezer (because you were so smart and remembered to freeze a few bags before they disappeared from stores!).

    And while yes, these are donuts, they are baked donuts. And filled with antioxidant-packed cranberries. And topped with antioxidant-packed matcha powder. Sooo these are basically as healthy as you can get with donuts and perfect for ringing in the new year in a healthy-ish way.

    Collage showing donut batter with cranberries in a bowl, batter in the donut tin, and baked donuts just out of the oven on a baking rack

    You definitely don't need to top the matcha donuts with sugared cranberries, but if you have an excuse to make sugared cranberries, you may as well do it, right?

    I like to have them around all holiday season long; even just looking at sugared cranberries gets me in the holiday spirit.

    Head-on view of a red bowl of sugared cranberries

    Plus, they look so pretty on top of the donuts! Especially if you add a little mint "leaf" garnish and sprinkle some confectioners' sugar over the top.

    Overhead view of two cranberry matcha donuts on a baking rack with sugared cranberry garnish and bowl of sugared cranberries in the background

    This is the kind of donut that you won't feel too bad about eating for breakfast. They're not overly sweet and obviously the cranberries add a super tart bite into the donut.

    The matcha icing involves sugar, of course, but it's packed with matcha flavor. If you don't like green tea, stay away!

    Overhead close-up view of a cranberry matcha donut with sugared cranberry garnish on baking rack

    I think one of my resolutions for 2018 will be to incorporate more matcha into my life. I used to drink matcha water with lime every day (this is an affiliate link to the one I buy), but have fallen off that wagon over the past year (but matcha donuts will help me get back on!).

    Matcha has so many health benefits, including the fact that it has tons of antioxidants, helps detoxify and boost metabolism, and has been known to help calm the mind and relax the body. Yup, all of that sounds good to me!

    And if I can get it in donut form? Sign me up!

    Landscape view of multiple cranberry matcha donuts on baking rack

    If you're looking for something to serve with your Christmas morning breakfast or need a sweet treat to share with co-workers or at a holiday brunch, these cranberry donuts with matcha icing are perfect.

    They even look a little bit like mini Christmas wreathes!

    Overhead view of cranberry matcha donut on a baking rack with bowl of sugared cranberries in background

    Now excuse me while I go browse the millions of amazing holiday desserts on Pinterest and cry to myself that I've run out of time for making any of them. Oh well, there's always next year!

    And something tells me I'll be having a marathon holiday baking session in July so I can be good and ready by the time holiday 2018 comes around.

    In the meantime, I'll just be sitting here eating from that bowl of sugared cranberries and trying to resist tossing them to my dog.

    Are you a fan of cranberries and matcha/green tea powder?

    If you're looking for more delicious donut recipes, check out this recipe for Coffee Glazed Chocolate Frosted Donuts or this recipe for Grapefruit Donuts. I also can't wait to make these Baked Maple Donuts from Nourished Endeavors.

    Cranberry Matcha Donuts

    These Cranberry Matcha Donuts make the perfect addition to the holiday dessert or brunch table. But they're actually healthier than the average donut and packed with antioxidants from the cranberries and matcha green tea powder.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Baked Donuts, cranberry desserts, Donut Recipes, Matcha Desserts
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Makes: 8 donuts
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ cup whole milk
    • 2 Tbsp butter, melted
    • 2 tsp vanilla
    • ¾ cup fresh cranberries

    Matcha Icing

    • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
    • ½ Tbsp matcha powder
    • 4-5 Tbsp heavy cream
    • Matcha Icing (recipe below)
    • Sugared cranberries, mint, and confectioners' sugar, for topping (optional)

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and spray donut pan with cooking spray.
    • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
    • In a separate small bowl, whisk egg with milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
    • Gently stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients taking care not to over-mix. Fold in cranberries.
    • Fill cavities of doughnut pan about ¾ of the way with batter and bake for about 9-11 minutes, until doughnuts are cooked through and light and springy to the touch.
    • Let cool in pan for a couple minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
    • Once cool, dip doughnuts in matcha icing and top with sugared cranberries, mint and confectioners' sugar, if desired.

    Matcha Icing

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and matcha powder. Add 4 tablespoons of heavy cream and whisk until smooth. If icing is too thick, whisk remaining tablespoon of cream in.
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    1. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      December 21, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      Those look gorgeous and very festive. Just perfect for this time of year.

    2. Dannio says

      December 21, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      I am loving any way I can use cranberries at the moment and matcha is something I want to use more, so this sounds delicious.

    3. Natalie says

      December 21, 2017 at 2:14 pm

      YUM! These donuts look amazing and just perfect for Christmas!

    4. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      December 21, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      These are so pretty!! Perfect for Christmas morning over coffee 🙂 Merry Christmas!!

    5. Adriana Lopez Martin says

      December 21, 2017 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      WOW this donuts look so pretty and creative. I love matcha so definitely I would try this with coffee yummy!

    6. Lisa says

      December 21, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      Love how festive these are for the holidays. And they look delish!

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    1. Matcha Milkshake with Mini Donuts Recipe | We are not Martha says:
      February 15, 2018 at 4:44 pm

      […] lime for a while now and have now started incorporating it into more of my baking, like in these Matcha Cranberry Donuts.  There are a million creative ways to use matcha powder out there these days and I think that list […]

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