Matcha Latte
Ingredients:
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1 tsp matcha powder
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1/4 cup hot water (not boiling)
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3/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
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Sweetener to taste (optional)
Instructions:
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Whisk the matcha powder with hot, but not boiling water until smooth.
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Heat and froth the milk.
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Pour the milk over the matcha mixture.
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Sweeten to taste and enjoy warm.
Matcha Energy Balls
Ingredients:
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1 tbsp matcha powder
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1 cup oats
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1/2 cup almond butter
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1/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup shredded coconut
Instructions:
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Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
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Form into small balls.
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Matcha Ice Cream
Ingredients:
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2 tsp matcha powder
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 can (14 oz) condensed milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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In a separate bowl, mix matcha powder with condensed milk and vanilla extract.
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Fold the matcha mixture into the whipped cream.
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Pour into a container and freeze until solid.
Matcha Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
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1 tsp matcha powder
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1/2 cup oats
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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1 cup almond milk
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1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions:
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Combine all ingredients in a jar.
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Stir well and refrigerate overnight.
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Enjoy cold in the morning.
Matcha Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
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1 tsp matcha powder
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1/4 cup chia seeds
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1 cup coconut milk
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1 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions:
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Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Stir before serving.
Matcha Muffins
Ingredients:
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1 tbsp matcha powder
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2 cups flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 eggs
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1 cup milk
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1/2 cup butter or oil
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Combine flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and sugar.
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In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and butter or oil.
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Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
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Pour batter into muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Matcha Cookies
Ingredients:
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1 tbsp matcha powder
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2 cups flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
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Mix in flour, matcha powder, and baking soda.
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Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Matcha Smoothie
Ingredients:
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1 tsp matcha powder
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1 banana
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1 handful spinach
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1 cup almond milk
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1 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions:
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Combine all ingredients in a blender.
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Blend until smooth.
Korean Matcha Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 1/2 cups cake flour
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2 tbsp matcha powder
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
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1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp matcha powder
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
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In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, matcha powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
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In a separate bowl, mix together the milk and sour cream until smooth.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Bake the Cakes:
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Frosting:
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In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Mix in the vanilla extract and matcha powder until fully incorporated.
8. Assemble the Cake
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
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Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
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Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
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For an extra touch, you can dust a little matcha powder over the top of the cake for decoration.
9. Chill and Serve:
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Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set before serving.
Matcha Cheesecake
Ingredients:
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2 tbsp matcha powder
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sugar
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3 eggs
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1 graham cracker crust
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1 cup sour cream
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Mix in matcha powder and sour cream.
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Pour into graham cracker crust and bake for 45-50 minutes.
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Let cool before serving.