These beautiful matcha pancakes are so easy to make and pack an antioxidant punch with the addition of savory matcha green tea powder. They are vibrant, delicious, and sure to be a hit with the whole family. They are so easy to make from scratch, or you can simply add the matcha straight to your favorite pancake or waffle mix.
I like to enjoy them with a small amount of maple syrup or even enjoy them as is. Kids will love the fun color and topping theirs with berries or whipped cream!
Ingredients for Matcha Green Tea Pancakes
You only need a few pantry staples to make these awesome green tea pancakes. This mix works for both waffles and pancakes and is totally vegan and dairy-free! Of course, you can just use your favorite pancake mix and add the matcha directly to it.
- 1 tbsp matcha green tea powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups water or soy milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- non-stick cooking spray
- maple syrup
- optional: berries, powdered sugar, whipped topping
How to Make Green Tea Pancakes
This recipe couldn’t be simpler! In just a few minutes, you will have a brunch-worthy stack of pancakes to feed the whole family!
- Combine all the dry ingredients together: flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and matcha green tea powder. Mix well.
- Add in the water or soy milk and whisk until just combined, but don’t overmix, or you will get flat pancakes.
- Heat a greased griddle or greased pan over medium heat.
- Pour about 1/4-1/2 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until the batter is set and fluffy.
- Repeat with all the remaining batter.
- Serve with powdered sugar and berries with syrup, or try a savory option with toppings like avocado, radishes, sprouts, and hemp seeds.
Dietary Modifications
This dish fits many different dietary preferences. To make these gluten-free, just use wheat-free flour like almond or coconut flour.
| Vegan | ✓ |
| Gluten Free | *use almond or other gluten-free flour |
| Dairy Free | ✓ |
| Vegetarian | ✓ |
| Whole30 | X |
| Paleo | X |
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Matcha Green Tea Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp matcha green tea powder
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup water or soy milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- non-stick cooking spray
- maple syrup
- optional: berries, powdered sugar, whipped topping
Instructions
- Combine all the dry ingredients together: flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and matcha green tea powder. Mix well.
- Add in the water or soy milk and whisk until just combined, but don't overmix, or you will get flat pancakes.
- Heat a greased griddle or greased pan over medium heat.
- Pour about 1/4-1/2 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until the batter is set and fluffy.
- Repeat with all the remaining batter.
- Serve with powdered sugar and berries with syrup, or try a savory option with toppings like avocado, radishes, sprouts, and hemp seeds.