Matcha Pancakes Recipe That's Easy Like Sunday Morning

Matcha Pancakes Recipe

Matcha Pancakes Recipe

Nio Teas

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

180

Cuisine

Japanese

Category

Breakfast

If you're looking for a fun and delicious way to incorporate matcha into your breakfast, these matcha pancakes are the perfect solution. Not only do they have the vibrant green color and earthy flavor of matcha, but they’re also incredibly light, fluffy, and easy to make. This matcha pancake recipe will take your morning pancakes to the next level with just a hint of sweetness and the energizing benefits of matcha. Let’s dive into how to make these delicious green tea matcha pancakes!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon matcha powder
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¼ cup almond milk (plain or vanilla)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Cooking spray

Directions

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    1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and matcha powder. This helps ensure that the dry ingredients are well-combined and the matcha tea pancakes turn out light and fluffy.

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    1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

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    1. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense matcha pancakes. The batter should be slightly lumpy but fully incorporated.

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    1. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray. Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each matcha pancake.

    2. Cook the matcha tea pancakes until small bubbles start to form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.

    3. Repeat with the remaining batter to make a stack of fluffy japanese matcha pancakes.

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    1. Stack your easy matcha pancakes high and serve them warm.

    2. You can top each matcha pancake with maple syrup, fresh berries, or even a dusting of extra matcha powder for an extra touch of flavor.

    How to Improve Your Matcha Pancakes

    To take your japanese matcha pancakes to the next level! These matcha green tea pancakes taste great on their own, but there are a few tricks you can try to improve this matcha pancake recipe and make it your very own.

    Upgrade your matcha

    For a more vibrant green color and richer flavor, use high-quality ceremonial matcha. This will enhance the flavor of your matcha pancake recipe and give your pancakes a brighter, more appealing look.

    Add some texture to the japanese matcha pancakes

    For extra flavor and texture, mix in some toppings like chocolate chips, chia seeds, or shredded coconut into the batter before cooking. These additions can make your matcha green tea pancakes even more interesting and satisfying.

    Speaking of chia seeds, you're going to love this matcha chia seed pudding recipe

    Toppings matter in your matcha pancake recipe

    Serve your fluffy matcha pancakes with creative toppings like whipped cream, sweet red bean paste (for a true Japanese touch), or a drizzle of honey. These can add layers of flavor to your green tea matcha pancakes and make them even more enjoyable.

    You'll want to make sure that the toppings your adding pair well with the matcha. For a complete guide to that, you can read our article here 👉 What Flavors go Well with Matcha?

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    Make gluten-free or healthy matcha pancakes

    If you’re looking for healthy matcha pancakes, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. This will make the recipe more diet-friendly while still keeping the pancakes fluffy and delicious.

    But does the matcha itself contain gluten? You can find the answer in this article here 👉 Is Matcha Gluten Free? Sip Matcha with Peace of Mind!

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