Matcha green tea has many health benefits. Unlike regular bagged tea, matcha powder contains all the nutrients from the green tea leaf. If you love matcha as much as I do, you’ve researched recipes. In case you haven’t, we’re here to help!
I’ve picked out some of my favorite recipes I’ve found online. I hope you love them as much as I do!
Bake, Cook and Make Beverages with these Matcha Green Tea Recipes
MATCHA TRUFFLES
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We all love truffles, but let’s take things up a notch with this delicious recipe. These light, soft and decadent truffles make a delectable treat. The earthy undertones balance out the sweetness of the truffle. Bring this dessert out at your next dinner party; it’s sure to be a crowdpleaser!
Ingredients:
For the filling
1 cup coconut butter
1 1/2 T matcha green tea powder
2 T maple syrup
For the chocolate coating
1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
2 T almond milk
Check out the directions to see how you can make this recipe.
MATCHA AND AVOCADO POPSICLE DIPPED IN WHITE CHOCOLATE
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A popsicle cools you off on a hot summer day Try this unique popsicle flavor combo instead of traditional fruit pops. Avocado might sound weird, but its texture works seamlessly with matcha green tea and white chocolate. Impress guests at your next pool party with this tasty frozen treat. Kids will love them too (just don’t tell them there’s avocado in it; attribute the green color to the hulk or something – get creative)!
Ingredients:
For the popsicles
2 large avocados or 3 small avocados
1 can coconut milk
2 tbsp matcha powder
2 tbsp of honey (adjust to taste but you don’t want the mixture super sweet)
1 tsp of pure vanilla extract
For the white chocolate dip
200g good quality fair trade white chocolate
4 tbsp raw organic cacao butter
½ tsp ground vanilla powder (unless your chocolate already contains this)
Check out the directions to see how you can make this recipe.
MATCHA GREEN TEA PROTEIN BARS
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If you’re tired of regular protein bars, use this recipe to spice up your healthy routine. Adding matcha green tea to your protein bars adds a healthy boost to your regular protein bar. Matcha green is healthy and provides you with many benefits.
Ingredients:
Roasted Almond Butter
Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
Vanilla Crème
Flavored Liquid Stevia Extract
Almond Extract
Vanilla Brown Rice Protein Powder
Oat Flour
Matcha Powder
Salt
Here are the directions for this recipe.
MATCHA WHITE CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO CUPS
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Even if you don’t like Reese’s peanut butter cups, you’ll enjoy this matcha recipe. This flavor combo is greater than avocado, matcha and white chocolate. Pair this dessert with Moscato or a glass of chardonnay in the evening — you won’t regret it! Although not included in the recipe, adding a drop of lavender or jasmine essential will give this dessert a beautiful aroma.
Ingredients:
Outer shell
140g good quality white chocolate (at least 30% cocoa solids)
About ½ tsp matcha – or enough to get a nice pastel green color
For the Filling
1 cup pistachios, shells removed
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp flavorless oil, but you may need less or slightly more
Pinch or two of matcha
25g icing sugar
Check out the directions to learn how to make this recipe.
KALE CHICKPEA PESTO MATCHA SOBA
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These green tea soba noodles are the perfect way to kick off our savory list of matcha recipes. If you’ve never made noodles from scratch, this can be challenging, but it’s fun if you love to cook. This unique tasting noodle looks stunning once plated. You’ll impress anyone you cook this summer dish for!
Ingredients:
Sauce
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1 bunch kale, chopped
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1/2 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Soba Noodles
1 cup buckwheat flour (preferably Japanese)
7 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 heaping tsp of matcha green tea powder
7 oz tepid water
Top it Off
1 bunch of asparagus, washed, trimmed, and gently sautéed
1 cup peas, dropped into boiling water for about 30 seconds
These directions will be your guide.
MATCHA PISTACHIO-CRUSTED HALIBUT
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Here’s a dish that looks great, tastes great and is super easy to make. Baking the halibut is healthier than frying, but it’s up to — either way, this dish is delicious!
Ingredients:
4 5-ounce skinless Pacific halibut fillets
1/2 cup raw unsalted pistachios
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted melted butter, plus more for parchment paper
Freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt
Here are the directions for preparing this recipe.
SAVORY MATCHA CREAM PUFFS
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Don’t let this dish’s appearance fool you — it’s not a dessert! These matcha cream puffs are soft, fluffy and delightful. They also have an element of surprise. They look like a sweet dessert, but they’re savory and play with the senses of sight and taste.
Ingredients:
Pâte à choux
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp white sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup flour
4 large eggs, at room temp
Green tea cream filling
1 1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup instant vanilla pudding
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp matcha powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
These are the directions to help you make this recipe.
MISO-GLAZED EGGPLANT WITH MATCHA RICE
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Eggplant is a hearty, healthy and sadly unpopular vegetable If cooked, baked or grilled correctly, you can make some killer dishes. This miso glazed eggplant is an example of that. This simple recipe is easy to make so long as you have the right ingredients on hand.
Ingredients:
2 Japanese eggplants
1 bunch cilantro
3/4 cup sushi rice
1 small piece of ginger
2 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp black sesame seeds
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp matcha green tea powder
Here are the directions for this recipe!
MATCHA SMOOTHIE
Start your morning off with a spring in your step after drinking a matcha smoothie. Throw in a matcha protein bar and you’ll be energized and ready to take on the day!
Ingredients:
2 bananas, frozen
1 cup original almond milk
Matcha powder – a few teaspoons to a few tablespoons depending on your matcha and your taste.
Vanilla bean – a tiny scrape from about 1-inch of the pod
A few handfuls of ice
Honey, agave, or sweetener of choice (optional)
These are directions to make this recipe.
MATCHA COCONUT LATTE
Smooth and creamy, if you’re a latte lover you’ll appreciate this drink. A warm matcha coconut latte is great after a heavy dinner.
Ingredients:
½ – 1 teaspoon cooking grade matcha green tea
¼ cup hot water
¼ cup warmed coconut milk
Optional – sweetener of your choice, to taste
Check out the directions to see how you can make this recipe.
ICED MATCHA MINT PISTACHIO FRAPPE (DAIRY-FREE)
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Here’s a refreshing option for those of you who are lactose intolerant or vegan. Here’s another pistachio and matcha combo! Get your coffee fix in a delicious way. You can use a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream as an alternative to crushed ice and sweeter.
Ingredients:
2-3 tsp matcha green tea powder (culinary or ceremonial grade)
2 cups/480ml coconut milk (light or regular)
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, tightly packed
3 Tbsp/42g shelled raw pistachios
1-2 Tablespoons/15-30ml raw honey, (or sweetener of choice)
8 oz crushed ice
Whipped coconut cream to top, (optional)
Check out the directions to see how you can make this recipe.
MATCHA HIGHBALL WHISKEY COCKTAIL
Luckily, this refreshing drink uses a small amount of matcha to get a light tea flavor without chalkiness. Think long island iced tea, except instead of coca cola, it’s tea! It’s an awesome summer patio drink! If you’re not big on liquor, sangria’s got some serious competition with this drink!
Ingredients:
2 oz 12-year Japanese whisky, preferably Hibiki
1/2 ozfresh lemon juice
1/2 oz Honey Syrup
1/4 tsp matcha green-tea powder
Ice
4 oz chilled club soda
1 lemon wheel, for garnish
Follow these directions and you’ll be sipping away in no time!
