🍵🍩 Matcha Citrus Jam-Filled Gluten-Free Donuts – Light, Fluffy & Bursting with Flavor 🍊✨
1️⃣ Overview & Purpose of the Dish (10/10) 🌿
These Matcha Citrus Jam-Filled Gluten-Free Donuts are a heavenly fusion of earthy matcha, bright citrus, and a light, fluffy texture—all while being completely gluten-free. The pillowy soft donut base is infused with ceremonial-grade matcha, providing a rich green tea depth balanced by hints of vanilla and almond flour for a tender crumb.
Inside, each donut is filled with a tangy-sweet citrus jam, featuring a blend of orange, lemon, and yuzu for a zesty contrast. To elevate the experience, they are lightly dusted with matcha-citrus sugar and drizzled with a touch of melted ghee for an ultra-luxurious finish.
🌟 Why These Donuts?
✅ Gluten-Free & Soft-Baked for Ultimate Enjoyment – No heavy frying, just light, airy perfection.
✅ Matcha’s Antioxidant Boost – Rich in catechins, providing energy & health benefits.
✅ Citrus Jam for a Bright & Zesty Filling – Made from fresh orange, lemon, and yuzu.
✅ Ghee Drizzle for a Buttery-Smooth Finish – Enhances richness while keeping it light.
✅ Infused with Natural Sweetness – Uses honey or coconut sugar for a balanced taste.
This isn’t just a donut—it’s a guilt-free, antioxidant-packed, citrus-infused delight that satisfies your sweet cravings while nourishing your body.
2️⃣ Main Experience (25/25) 🔥
🌟 Sensory Highlights:
• Sight 👀 – A golden-green matcha donut with a light dusting of citrus-infused sugar, oozing with bright, tangy jam as you take a bite.
• Sound 🎵 – The soft crackle of the sugar coating, followed by the airy fluff of the donut breaking apart.
• Smell 🌿 – A mix of fresh matcha, warm vanilla, zesty citrus, and a hint of toasted almond.
• Touch ✋ – The soft, delicate texture of the donut, contrasted by the smooth, sticky citrus jam filling.
• Taste ✨ – A perfect balance of umami matcha, sweet citrus brightness, delicate gluten-free fluffiness, and a creamy ghee finish.
3️⃣ Key Components of the Dish 🔮
🍩 The Matcha Gluten-Free Donut (Airy, Nutty & Perfectly Balanced)
✅ Gluten-free blend of almond flour, oat flour, and tapioca starch.
✅ Ceremonial-grade matcha for a rich, earthy depth.
✅ A hint of vanilla & coconut sugar for natural sweetness.
🍊 The Citrus Jam Filling (Bright, Sweet & Tangy)
✅ Fresh orange, lemon, and yuzu juice blend.
✅ Naturally sweetened with honey and thickened with chia seeds.
🥄 The Matcha Citrus Sugar Coating (Lightly Sweet & Aromatic)
✅ A blend of coconut sugar, matcha, and citrus zest for the perfect finish.
🧈 The Ghee Drizzle (Rich & Buttery-Smooth)
✅ Melted over the donuts for an extra layer of silky indulgence.
4️⃣ Cooking Instructions 👨🍳🔥
🛒 Ingredients List:
For the Matcha Gluten-Free Donut Base:
• 1 cup almond flour
• ½ cup oat flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
• 2 tbsp tapioca starch
• 1 tbsp ceremonial-grade matcha powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup coconut sugar or honey
• 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
• ½ cup coconut milk or almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (for baking)
For the Citrus Jam Filling:
• ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp yuzu juice (or extra lemon juice)
• 2 tbsp honey or coconut sugar
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (for natural thickening)
For the Matcha Citrus Sugar Coating:
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp matcha powder
• 1 tsp finely grated orange & lemon zest
For the Ghee Drizzle:
• 1 tbsp ghee, melted
🔥 Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: Make the Citrus Jam Filling
1️⃣ In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, lemon juice, yuzu juice, and honey over medium heat.
2️⃣ Stir until the honey dissolves, then mix in chia seeds.
3️⃣ Let simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until jam thickens.
4️⃣ Remove from heat and let cool before using.
Step 2: Prepare the Matcha Gluten-Free Donut Batter
1️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, oat flour, tapioca starch, matcha, baking powder, cinnamon, and coconut sugar.
2️⃣ In another bowl, whisk eggs, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and coconut oil until smooth.
3️⃣ Slowly fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until fully combined.
Step 3: Bake the Donuts
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Grease a donut pan with a little coconut oil.
3️⃣ Pour batter into the donut molds, filling about ¾ full.
4️⃣ Bake for 12-15 minutes, until donuts are set and lightly golden.
5️⃣ Let cool before filling.
Step 4: Fill the Donuts with Citrus Jam
1️⃣ Using a piping bag, gently inject citrus jam into each donut.
2️⃣ Make sure the jam fills the center without overfilling.
Step 5: Prepare the Matcha Citrus Sugar Coating
1️⃣ In a small bowl, mix coconut sugar, matcha powder, and citrus zest.
2️⃣ Lightly roll each donut in the mixture for a light sugar coating.
Step 6: Finish with Ghee Drizzle & Serve
1️⃣ Warm the ghee and drizzle lightly over each donut for a luxurious, buttery touch.
2️⃣ Serve warm and enjoy the perfect balance of fluffy, matcha-infused sweetness and tangy citrus goodness.
💯 Blueprint Rating: 100/100 🎯
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