Matcha has been the new found favorite that is healthy and wealthy to your body. The Japanese green tea powder has been used in various ways since its inception few years ago. The lusciously green color invites a feeling of warmth, earthy and comforting within us. It is just not matcha, but a connection with nature that our soul craves.
Matcha powder has been used nowadays with almost everything, the most common being a matcha latte. You can make it at home and also find it in every coffee shops around the corner. It is no longer the exotic Japanese ingredient but a cool and popular addition to the menu.
The matcha health benefits are numerous, especially matcha tea, which acts like an antioxidant in the body and also helps to improve skin texture and good digestive system. However, matcha green tea powder can be used to make a variety of meals, like pancakes, ice creams, brownies and a lot more. We have curated 11 matcha recipes that you can make at home.
1. Matcha Tea Cake
This gorgeous pound cake can be a perfect companion to your afternoon tea or even morning coffee. You can find the recipe here.
2. Matcha Babka
This Babka is unique and is delicious to eat. It is made with matcha and black sesame seeds. Check out the cool recipe here.
3. Matcha Croissant
I love croissant, especially the buttered ones! One croissant with my Americano is enough to charge me for the day and what better way than to bake myself some croissant with matcha green tea powder added to it. See them here.
4. Matcha Popcorn
Germany has recently announced complete lockdown due to Covid-19 measures. I figured what can be better than sipping matcha green tea with some matcha popcorn and Netflix! Why not make the best of the obstacles our lives put us through?
5. Matcha Gnocchi
The internet is flooded with pesto gnocchi and pesto pasta. However, the true green can be brought by using matcha powder to your dough and making gnocchi.
6. Matcha Jam
Matcha jam can be used instead of Nutella or any kind of jam on bread. This is healthy, homemade and is loaded with health benefits. Matcha acts as a really powerful ingredient in your breakfast. you can even put on top of your ice cream for fun!
7. Matcha Marshmallow
8. Matcha Chia Pudding Drink
The Matcha Chia Pudding drink can be a substitute for your breakfast if you are late. This can also provide great health benefits to all the busy moms out there, who can hardly get time for themselves. It is easy and does not take much time. Be sure to check it out.
9. Matcha Cookies
I am drooling over these Matcha cookies. This is by far the best thing I have come across Pinterest. These Matcha Amaretti cookies are delicious and perfect for Christmas!
10. Matcha Beignet
This is a sweet lover's treat. The simple fried dough can be dusted with Matcha powder to create the illusion of green snow dust this Christmas. Not a Grinch Christmas, but a Matcha one!
11. Matcha Oatmeal Bowl
Another breakfast with Matcha, but this time with a little creativity with oatmeal and blueberries. It is simple and has tons of nutrients. I promise you are gonna love this!
If enjoyed reading this post about Matcha recipes, do let me know how you enjoyed it. I would love to read your comments! See you next time!